The National GOP thinks the Democrats’ decision to force nursing homes to accept COVID-positive patients is a vulnerability.
By Philip Wegmann
Stephen F. Gambescia: Could local news outlets save journalism?
The Philly soda tax debate shines a light on how good local journalism should function on important policy debates.
By Stephen F. Gambescia
Christen Smith: Union official — Joe Biden’s energy platform risks alienating Pennsylvania’s blue collar workers
The Democrats’ leftward shift on energy could backfire when appealing to the blue-collar workers needed to flip Pennsylvania back to blue in 2020.
By Christen Smith
Linda A. Kerns: Beyond platitudes, real criminal justice reforms needed from Philadelphia government
Meaningful reform requires more than hashtags and removal of statues.
By Linda A. Kerns
Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members
While most of City Council stays silent as law enforcement are vilified — and signs off on bills to prevent police funding increases — the vast majority of members are receiving private police protection.
By Todd Shepherd
Albert Eisenberg: The protest image I can’t get out of my mind
Amidst the wreckage and chaos and a head-turning week for Philadelphia residents and our nation, one image stands out from the rest.
By Albert Eisenberg
Kevin Mooney: Cyber charter schools well equipped to continue educational services during COVID-19
While most of American students have been adjusting to virtual classes, for Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools, not much has changed
Linda A. Kerns: We must protect the rule of law because it exists to protect us
Local neighborhood Civic Associations, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police, side with US Attorney William M. McSwain in opposing Safe Injection Sites.
By Linda A. Kerns
Chris Tremoglie: The Founders took strong measures to stop pandemics — they would today, too
Many people against the stay-at-home orders have cited our Founding Fathers as inspiration to challenge the government. They might be disappointed with the actual history. By Chris Tremoglie