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The Independent State Legislature Doctrine and Mail-in voting

By Bruce Ledewitz

This week’s column in the Pennsylvania Capital-Star argues that Commonwealth Court ran afoul of the Independent State Legislature Doctrine–a weird idea that conservative Justices have embraced. In this instance, it may mean mail-in voting remains for now.

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America at 250: Looking Backward and Forward

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My column today at OnlySky. OnlySky America's 250th: Looking backward and forward America has been divided for 250 years. If we make it to 500, will we be still having the same arguments or will we have outgrown them? Bruce Ledewitz 31 Jul 2026 Concept art —...

Fetterman Has No Right to Leave the Democratic Party

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