Salena Zito

Salena Zito

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Salena Zito is a Main Street national political journalist who offers insights on the American political system, the American public, and prominent political figures and leaders. She is famed for keenly observing during the presidential election cycle that "The press takes (Donald Trump) literally, but not seriously; his supporters take him seriously, but not literally."

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Articles

Inside Meta's Bet on the Dignity of Work
Meta

Inside Meta's Bet on the Dignity of Work

Jul 28, 2026
Donald Trump, Dave McCormick, and Jamie Dimon Unveil a Massive Manufacturing Push in Pennsylvania
Donald Trump

Donald Trump, Dave McCormick, and Jamie Dimon Unveil a Massive Manufacturing Push in Pennsylvania

Jul 21, 2026
More Than a Machine: Big Boy No. 4014 Sparks a Nationwide Reunion
America 250

More Than a Machine: Big Boy No. 4014 Sparks a Nationwide Reunion

Jul 14, 2026
How Mike Rowe's 'Build Freedom' Aims to Restore the Dignity of American Work
National Security

How Mike Rowe's 'Build Freedom' Aims to Restore the Dignity of American Work

Jul 7, 2026
Appalachian Awakening: Rewriting American Music Culture
Music

Appalachian Awakening: Rewriting American Music Culture

Jun 30, 2026
Ghost of Alexis de Tocqueville Returns — What America Can Learn From Him
USA

Ghost of Alexis de Tocqueville Returns — What America Can Learn From Him

Jun 23, 2026
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'It's Only a Matter of National Security': America's Workforce Academy's Mission to Fill the Gap
Trade

'It's Only a Matter of National Security': America's Workforce Academy's Mission to Fill the Gap

Jun 16, 2026
Qintel Puts Pittsburgh on the Map for Cyber Intelligence
Cybersecurity

Qintel Puts Pittsburgh on the Map for Cyber Intelligence

Jun 9, 2026
The Emotional Displacement of Losing a Part of Your Community
Catholic Church

The Emotional Displacement of Losing a Part of Your Community

Jun 2, 2026
Pennsylvania Primary Results Unpacked: Democrats Go Far Left, While GOP Centers
Congress

Pennsylvania Primary Results Unpacked: Democrats Go Far Left, While GOP Centers

May 27, 2026
America's Love Affair With the Road Endures
Conservatism

America's Love Affair With the Road Endures

May 19, 2026
Experts Miss Trump's Enduring Presence in American Politics in Indiana Races
Donald Trump

Experts Miss Trump's Enduring Presence in American Politics in Indiana Races

May 12, 2026
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The Quiet Man
Conservatism

The Quiet Man

May 5, 2026
Pittsburgh Is Just Built Different
Conservatism

Pittsburgh Is Just Built Different

Apr 28, 2026
PNC Steps Up for Pittsburgh's NFL Draft
Conservatism

PNC Steps Up for Pittsburgh's NFL Draft

Apr 21, 2026
Kash Patel and Sen. David McCormick Team Up to Fight Fentanyl in Pennsylvania
China

Kash Patel and Sen. David McCormick Team Up to Fight Fentanyl in Pennsylvania

Apr 14, 2026
Faith Among Young People Surges, Providing a Missing Anchor
Bible

Faith Among Young People Surges, Providing a Missing Anchor

Apr 7, 2026
Pittsburgh Public Schools Earns Poor Marks for NFL Draft Closure
Education

Pittsburgh Public Schools Earns Poor Marks for NFL Draft Closure

Mar 24, 2026
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Our Civilian-Military Bond Is Cracked
Congress

Our Civilian-Military Bond Is Cracked

Mar 17, 2026
For the Love of the Game, for the Love of Country
Military

For the Love of the Game, for the Love of Country

Mar 10, 2026
'The Football Town' Captures the Exceptionalism of a Region and a Nation
Pennsylvania

'The Football Town' Captures the Exceptionalism of a Region and a Nation

Mar 3, 2026
Ralston Delivers Gold With His Reid Biography
Conservatism

Ralston Delivers Gold With His Reid Biography

Feb 24, 2026
One of the Most Important Small-Town Papers of the Industrial Age Closing
Energy

One of the Most Important Small-Town Papers of the Industrial Age Closing

Feb 17, 2026
Faith, Not Foul-Mouthed Scolds, Shined at the Grammys
Bible

Faith, Not Foul-Mouthed Scolds, Shined at the Grammys

Feb 10, 2026
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The Choices That We Make
Conservatism

The Choices That We Make

Feb 3, 2026
The End of the Road for the Little Diner That Could
Conservatism

The End of the Road for the Little Diner That Could

Jan 27, 2026
Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Celebrate the Whole Milk Act
Conservatism

Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Celebrate the Whole Milk Act

Jan 20, 2026
In Reelection Launch, Josh Shapiro Admits Violent Attack Almost Drove Him From the Race
2026 Elections

In Reelection Launch, Josh Shapiro Admits Violent Attack Almost Drove Him From the Race

Jan 13, 2026
Dave McCormick Pens Inaugural Letter to Pennsylvania Voters
Pennsylvania

Dave McCormick Pens Inaugural Letter to Pennsylvania Voters

Jan 6, 2026
Peter Navarro's Book Is a Raw Retelling of His Experience in Prison
Conservatism

Peter Navarro's Book Is a Raw Retelling of His Experience in Prison

Dec 30, 2025
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Trump Explains How Charlie Kirk's Murder Changed His Life
Charlie Kirk

Trump Explains How Charlie Kirk's Murder Changed His Life

Dec 23, 2025
Girls' Wrestling Now the Fastest-Growing Sport in the Country, and It Starts Young
Conservatism

Girls' Wrestling Now the Fastest-Growing Sport in the Country, and It Starts Young

Dec 9, 2025
Bedford Springs Delights With Small-Town Christmas Charm
Conservatism

Bedford Springs Delights With Small-Town Christmas Charm

Dec 2, 2025
The Unsung Hero of Rolling Thunder Mine
West Virginia

The Unsung Hero of Rolling Thunder Mine

Nov 25, 2025
Bisignano Meeting the Urgency of Now in Running the Social Security Administration
Social Security

Bisignano Meeting the Urgency of Now in Running the Social Security Administration

Nov 18, 2025
Theodore Roosevelt Jumps Out of the Pages in Bret Baier's Newest Book
Columns

Theodore Roosevelt Jumps Out of the Pages in Bret Baier's Newest Book

Nov 11, 2025
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American Folklore Is More Than Just Scary Stories; It Carries a Value System
History

American Folklore Is More Than Just Scary Stories; It Carries a Value System

Oct 28, 2025
The Unconscionable Loss of Conscience for Virginia Democrats
Democrat Party

The Unconscionable Loss of Conscience for Virginia Democrats

Oct 21, 2025
Jason Miyares' Race for Virginia Attorney General Just Got More Compelling
Abigail Spanberger

Jason Miyares' Race for Virginia Attorney General Just Got More Compelling

Oct 7, 2025
We Are Not OK, but There Is Hope
Charlie Kirk

We Are Not OK, but There Is Hope

Sep 30, 2025
The Awakening Few See Coming
Charlie Kirk

The Awakening Few See Coming

Sep 23, 2025
Nine Line Takes Being Part of Something Bigger to the Next Level
Military

Nine Line Takes Being Part of Something Bigger to the Next Level

Sep 16, 2025
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Amazon Expands Jobs and Services in Rural America
Amazon

Amazon Expands Jobs and Services in Rural America

Sep 2, 2025
The Unsung Heroine of Pennsylvania's Conservative Movement
Conservatism

The Unsung Heroine of Pennsylvania's Conservative Movement

Aug 6, 2025
How Opposition From Outdoorsmen Made a Difference on the Proposed Public Lands Sale
Conservatism

How Opposition From Outdoorsmen Made a Difference on the Proposed Public Lands Sale

Jul 30, 2025
1775: A Very Good Year for a Little Revolution
Conservatism

1775: A Very Good Year for a Little Revolution

Jul 9, 2025
A Very Consequential Two Weeks for Donald Trump's Presidency
Donald Trump

A Very Consequential Two Weeks for Donald Trump's Presidency

Jul 2, 2025
Up Close and Personal With David Mamet
Entertainment

Up Close and Personal With David Mamet

Jun 18, 2025
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'Original Sin' Is a Must-Read
Joe Biden

'Original Sin' Is a Must-Read

Jun 11, 2025
Chris LaCivita's Homecoming
Conservatism

Chris LaCivita's Homecoming

May 21, 2025