Immigrants don’t deserve hate, they deserve love and support
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
It’s hard to watch the events of the last few days and not be shocked and disappointed. Violent, hateful rhetoric continues to poison our national conversation and the daily lives of the people of Springfield, Ohio and some western Pennsylvania communities.
It’s not the first time Americans have been turned against immigrants, seen racial tensions...
Local Democrats move to endorse Harris after Biden withdrawl
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Vice President Kamala Harris
Local Democrats moved quickly to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination after President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he would not seek reelection. Biden offered a strong endorsement for his Vice President, Sunday.
As of Monday Morning, Harris is the only announced candidate — Democrats will...
Three truths: Biden is old; Trump is old and a criminal; and Democrats stink at politics
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
This much is true: Joe Biden is really, really old. Absolutely older than I would prefer as President of the United States. He walks slow — sometimes at 60, I do, too — and stumbles over his speech at times or even loses his train of thought while speaking.
He’s also been among the most effective presidents of my lifetime, which goes back to Lyndon...
The only way to end the culture of political violence: vote
We are a nation steeped in violence but Donald Trump has introduced a new form of political violence. In the wake of the assassination attempt on him, we can’t react by denying reality or letting wishful thinking get in the way of dealing with that reality.
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
VIOLENCE HAS NO place in the United States?
Seriously?
What world do all the political and public figures...
Gov. Newsom addresses county Democrats
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaking to Chester County Democrats at The Desmond on Saturday, July 6
A capacity crowd of enthusiastic Chester County Democrats enjoyed dinner and speeches from state political leaders and special guest California Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday night at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern.
A key theme from the evening was the progress the...
Op/Ed: Social Security must not be left behind In 2024
By Becky Corbin, Special to The Times
Becky Corbin. Times file photo.
Presumptive presidential nominees President Biden and former President Trump have a lot of stops to make on the campaign trail, and Pennsylvania will be right at the top of their list.
The Keystone State is a crucial destination for any candidate for national office, and
combined with our state’s competitive Senate race, voters...
Are you still a Republican? Find out whether these quotes agree with your worldview
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
Still a Republican? Still thinking about what a vote for Trump or any MAGA candidate gets you? Take a little test. See how many of these quotes really represent you.
The Supreme Court has made it more and more likely Trump will go in November without an election, so it’s more important than ever to see just what the Republican Party has become. Is it for you?
THE...
Don’t waste your time engaging with Trump supporters; take ’em on at the polls
By Rich Heiland, Columnist, The Times
After Donald Trump’s latest horrific, anti-democracy, insulting comments, anyone who still supports him is not worth engaging with…
But, they are worth taking on at the polls. Trump and his followers have removed any doubt about who they are and what they want, and it’s not a democratic republic. Far from it.
WE LIVE IN a time when up is down; the sun rises...
County Democrats announce 2024 endorsements
Chester County’s Democratic Party incumbents for state Senate and House seats were all endorsed at Wednesday night’s endorsement convention leading up to the April 23 Primary Election. Only two of the General Assembly races were contested, with the 155th District’s incumbent Danielle Friel Otten receiving endorsement, and Elizabeth Moro receiving endorsement for the 160th District...
Op/Ed: Bob Casey stands shoulder to shoulder with veterans