As with all stages of constant change, there comes a moment of crisis. Many say that crisis means threat and opportunity based upon a Chinese legend. That legend is that crisis in China is a proverb which states that “crisis is an opportunity riding a dangerous wind”. It’s very true. Riding the dangerous wind (骑着危险的狂风) … Read more
Original blog posted by Patrick Starr on 5 May 2025 for PEC Credit: Lancaster County At PEC, we pride ourselves on knowing Pennsylvania like few other organizations. Our statewide perspective is informed by engagement in communities and regions. Many of our staff are lifelong or long-time Pennsylvanians and that lived experience is invaluable. Case in … Read more
If you do use the blog for research or database purposes, citation would be appreciated, to the blog as a whole and /or to specific blog posts. Many have suggested I should turn the blog into a paid for, subscription service however I have resisted doing so. Proper reference to how the blog is useful … Read more
On 12 November 2024, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) decided the case of R.F. and Others v. Germany (no. 46808/16). The case concerned a rainbow family consisting of the first applicant as the genetic mother, the second applicant as her registered partner and birth mother, and the applicant as their joint child. They … Read more
By Marel King, PA Director, Chesapeake Bay Commission;Julia Krall, PA Executive Director, Chesapeake Bay Foundation;Kristin Reilly, Choose Clean Water Coalition; and Chris Hoffman, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Guest Essay posted on PA Environmental Digest Blog, November 25, 2024 An unprecedented period of cooperation between two gubernatorial administrations, legislative leaders, farmers, local governments and countless volunteers is … Read more