History may not perfectly repeat itself, but it often rhymes. Two protectionist episodes — the infamous Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930 and the Trump-era tariffs of today — offer a striking example. Both emerged from economic nostalgia and fear of change. Both were politically attractive. ...
Even in its earliest days, discord was part and parcel of American life. During the American Revolution, families were often divided between Patriots — pushing for American independence from Great Britain — and Loyalists. But there was only one Benedict Arnold. No Loyalists fought alongside ...
With America’s Constitution undergoing a stress test, it’s important to revisit and understand its fundamental structure and design. America’s Constitutional Convention occurred in 1787, several years after the Revolutionary War. In addition to addressing the errors that long plagued ...
Many in the Democratic base are frustrated that their party isn't pounding away at Donald Trump over his attacks on the rule of law, academic independence and decency. That's not quite the case. Democrats and others opposed to the president's toxic agenda are seeing some success in the ...
CHARLEROI — For 132 years, the sound of the factory air whistle signaling the start of the work day at the plant along 8th and McKean Avenue in this Washington County borough meant all the things we associate with work: Men and women had jobs, families had food on their table, the societal ...
The following is a transcript of a phone call you made last month to your internet service provider after you discovered that your internet was out. Suspiciously robotic voice: Hello! You've reached Bromtast. My name is Valerie. How can I help you today? You: Hi, "Valerie." I'm having trouble ...
