Houlahan deserves our praise, not bomb threats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
Chester County’s Member of Congress, Chrissy Houlahan, and five other Democratic military veterans who hold elective office, put out a video reminding members of the military that they do not need to follow illegal orders and should refer such orders up the chain of command.
The six were vilified, with President Donald Trump Thursday saying...
You have every right to protest ‘No Kings’ — just be peaceful
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
On Saturday, thousands of your local friends and neighbors will gather at the Historic Courthouse to protest the actions of the Trump Administration — a “No Kings” rally.
And yes, Donald Trump has earned the wrath of the people for ignoring the law, ignoring the U.S. Constitution, ignoring Congress, seeking revenge against political...
‘No Kings’ protests show that Americans will stand up for the Constitution
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
It was the ultimate split screen moment that is now so telling about the state of American politics: a parade in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army on one screen. Millions of Americans participating in the “No Kings” protest, peacefully, on another. And a third featuring a manhunt for a man alleged to...
Trump tariff plan is nothing short of insane
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
I may not have been the best college student, but I managed to attend enough classes to learn about the negative economic impact of tariffs in the 1890s and 1930s — the tariffs and the resulting freeze to world trade tanked the economy in both eras causing a depression.
Despite President Donald Trump claiming the the 1890s were a “golden...
Hundreds protest Trump, Musk over cuts to Veterans’ funding, staffing
Hundreds of local protestors came out Friday in West Chester to address cuts to the Veterans Administration by President Donald Trump. Image courtesy of Erica Deuso.
Hundreds of local residents and elected official gathered Friday at the Historic West Chester courthouse to protest cuts to veterans’ benefits and the slashing of thousands of jobs throughout the Veterans’ Administration (VA).
Local...
County Democrats rip Trump over cut to Ukraine aid
Chester County’s Democratic Committee (CCDC) is responding to Monday night’s disastrous decision by Donald Trump to end Congressionally-approved assistance to Ukraine.
CCDC Chair Charlotte Valyo stated “This move by the administration undermines U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia and directly aligns with Russian interests.”
Specifically, county...
Pay attention: we’re in uncharted territory
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgann.bsky.social
It is becoming clear what a bizarre time we find ourselves living in: an unelected billionaire rooting through much of our private data for no particular reason, ICE (and fake ICE) agents roaming the Chester County looking for undocumented aliens and just a general state of chaos and Constitution-busting.
In a few short weeks, the United...
Anger was the storm that blew away Democrats
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
Well, that could have gone better.
For a myriad of reasons, Democrats nationally and around the commonwealth got their butts kicked in a way many — including me — didn’t see coming.
Not surprisingly, finger pointing and angst are pervasive throughout the party right now as people want to assign blame for such a devastating loss, both with Kamala...
Trump defeats Harris; local Democrats hold Congressional, legislative seats
Although Democrats had a tough night statewide and nationally — Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris both in the commonwealth and nationally for President and Republicans won all three state row offices — locally they were able to hold their Congressional and state legislative seats in Tuesday’s election.
The US Senate race between long-time Democratic incumbent Bob Casey Jr. and Republican...
Letters: Open Letter to Trump Supporters
To The Editor,
At the risk of contradicting all of the “experts” who claim that there are very few votes up for grabs in this election, I believe that a thoughtful consideration of the facts, the truth, will convince all but the most blinded MAGA adherents that they cannot vote for Trump and must vote for Harris, even if they have some genuine policy concerns. I am and have been a registered...
