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Education with students at the center

It is no secret that higher education institutions across our state and across the country stand at a crossroads. With costs rising, the number of college-bound students declining, and many students and families questioning the value of a college degree, colleges and universities bear the responsibility of remaining relevant and demonstrating the inherent value in earning a degree. In my own college experience, it took time and mentorship for me to fully appreciate how a degree would forever alter the trajectory of my life. My professors and coaches at Bloomsburg University saw ...

Misusing the Bible to justify maligning political opponents is wrong

I have read several opinions provided by Mr. Tim Mannello, in The Sun-Gazette in which he uses Bible verses to challenge the sincerity of conservative Christians with whom he politically disagrees. The truth is that biblical social justice does not fit well into either liberal or conservative categories. It straddles them and mixes these elements. And we, as Christians, dedicated to improving the world in the name of Jesus Christ, must not hijack specific verses from the Bible to support our political ideology. In the recent past, he has suggested that conservative Christians are ...

When history repeats itself

Have you ever watched the old news reels of the run up to World War II in Spain, Italy, and Germany? Tightly knit, well organized squads of fascist youth are seen marching down the streets in military fashion. They have a leader who shouts out the call and the young would-be soldiers cry out a rhythmic response in unison. This was the build up to the fascist enterprise that was the cause of World War II and the ultimate death of over 50 million people. At the time, people like Charlie Chaplin, just made fun of the youth inspired by Spain’s Franco, Italy’s Mussolini, and Germany’s ...

Biden’s assault on American energy

The Biden Administration’s misguided, out-of-touch decision to pause pending approvals of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports is just the latest assault from this President on American energy. Our Congressional District, Pennsylvania’s Ninth, encompasses a large part of the Marcellus Shale natural gas region – one of the largest reserves of clean natural gas in the world. Not only does the natural gas industry support over 123,000 jobs in Pennsylvania, but it also contributes $25 billion a year to the Commonwealth’s GDP – meaning Biden’s continued assault on American ...

Governor should focus on bigger problems

All eyes are on the Keystone State in 2024. Whoever wins Pennsylvania, the nation’s largest swing state, will likely occupy the White House. Unsurprisingly, President Joe Biden and his administration were eager to work with Gov. Josh Shapiro recently. However, the outcome of this collaboration will probably surprise you — and definitely let you down. No, Shapiro was not seeking Biden’s help to curb record inflation, stop rampant crime, or address Philadelphia’s deadly opioid crisis. Instead, Shapiro used his political capital with the leader of the free world to “save” ...

Lessons from the Argentinian president’s address to World Economic Forum

In a thrilling address at the World Economic Forum, Javier Milei, President of Argentina, presented a robust defense of capitalism and a critical examination of all forms of collectivism. His speech, rich in historical context and economic analysis, offers some vital lessons that are particularly relevant for today’s globalized economy. Sadly, these lessons have long been ignored by American politicians on the right and left, whether in Washington or on the campaign trail. Milei began with a stark warning about the dangers of collectivist policies based on Argentina’s own, ...