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Editorials

What other newspapers are saying: Free-market values integral to conservatism

When American conservatives abandon free-market principles, there’s no telling what follows. The Heritage Foundation has been illustrating this the past few months. One of the largest conservative think tanks in D.C. has been bleeding talent. Three members of its board of trustees resigned. ...

New law in Tennessee worth watching

We believe our Pennsylvania legislators should pay close attention in 2026 to the state of Tennessee. On Jan. 1, a new law will be implemented in the Volunteer State — one we believe could serve as a model for Pennsylvania — and, really, every state. “The newly enacted law will go on ...

Cameras belong in courtrooms

Those who follow news reports of criminal cases have likely seen photographs and/or video captured during out-of-state court proceedings and wondered why they don’t see similar scenes from inside Pennsylvania’s courtrooms. The short answer is: Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule ...

What other newspapers are saying: Trade policy incoherent

Consider two statements of fact. First, the United States has a lead on artificial intelligence, but allowing the sale of advanced semiconductors could allow China, its biggest adversary, to catch up. Second, the U.S. has imported more goods than it has exported every year since ...

Time, peace, hope the most important gifts

As Christmas comes in the morning, our thoughts tonight are understandably on the gifts with which we will blessed our loved ones, and will be blessed ourselves. What gifts are the most important? What gifts center the reason for this Christmas season? What gifts imbue the holidays with their ...