Guilty When Charged: On Berks County’s Public Drunkenness Law
Explore Berks County’s public drunkenness law. See how “may endanger” turns possible risk into punishment.
What Is Kutztown Grange No. 1836? A Brief History & Analysis
Kutztown Grange No. 1836 helped shape Kutztown’s civic and agricultural life. Explore the longtime institution’s history and philosophy.
Are East Kutztown’s Vacant Properties Overpriced?
Kutztown’s vacant commercial properties are listed for millions. But how do those asking prices compare to an active Main Street property?
3 Vacant Properties in East Kutztown & Their Civic Impact
East Kutztown’s commercial gateway is filled with vacant properties. From Rite Aid to empty lots, explore their economic and civic impact.
How One Word Changed Christianity Forever
Explore how Martin Luther’s interpretation of “justification” transformed religion, history, and the meaning of necessity itself.
Absolute Necessity: Lutheranism & “The Principles of Communism”
Marxism inherits a Protestant conception of historical necessity rather than a Catholic conception of moral authority.
Where Does the Borough of Kutztown Get Its Money From?
Kutztown Borough funds its government through taxes and municipal utilities. Take a look at how these shape the borough’s financial system.
Kutztown Borough Devotes Over 38% of Its Budget to Police (3x More Than Philly)
38% of the Kutztown Borough budget goes to police operations. Explore this breakdown of the town’s public safety spending.
The PA Dutchman’s Guide to Marxism vs. Communism
Marxism and Communism aren’t the same thing. This guide breaks down their meanings and the myth of “Cultural Marxism.”
On “Becoming a Political Blog”: Toward an Ethical Politics
Kutztown politics and community identity collide in this reflection on “Ethical Politics.” Explore “Place-Based Politics” through KASD.