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Month: August 2020

Municipal Government

The Editors: On Covid-19 and competent local governance

August 17, 2020April 19, 2021
The Editors

Let’s be honest. Over the course of Mayor Kenney’s tenure in office, Philadelphia’s municipal government consistently fails to provide even the most basic services. By The Editors

Politics

Dan Pearson: This is why questioning Kamala Harris’ racial makeup will only backfire on Republicans

August 16, 2020April 19, 2021
Dan Pearson

Attacks from the Right over Kamala Harris’ racial background will only lead to more support from the Black community.
By Dan Pearson

Politics

Todd Shepherd: Biden campaign adviser in PA called women ‘hoes’ and ‘b*tches’ on social media

August 13, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd

Campaign adviser for Joe Biden and Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania House in Berks County, Manuel Guzman Jr. has come under fire for sexist commentary.
By Todd Shepherd

The Economy

Dave Lemery: Pennsylvania lawmaker plans legislation to roll back restrictions on bars, restaurants

August 13, 2020April 19, 2021
Dave Lemery

Will Governor Wolf relent and finally lift restrictions on bars and restaurants?
By Dave Lemery

Civic Culture

Albert Eisenberg: The progressive vs. bigot binary

August 12, 2020April 19, 2021
Albert Eisenberg
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A political consultant and Broad + Liberty co-founder warns that the state of our public discourse comforts the Woke fringe — but stifles solutions.
By Albert Eisenberg

Civic Culture

Stephen Gambescia: Pennsylvania officials broke the social contract

August 11, 2020April 19, 2021
Stephen Gambescia
1

The basic mandates of our government — to protect life and property — have been fractured. Are these fractures irrevocable?
By Stephen Gambescia

Health

George Hofmann: Here are the hidden costs of not reopening the economy

August 10, 2020April 19, 2021
George Hofmann
2

Covid-19 is not the only public health crisis we currently face — and it’s best not to ignore the side effects of staying shut.
By George Hofmann

Politics

Todd Shepherd: Rep. Murt Calls Police on Philly Rep. Sims after Curse-Filled Phone Call

August 6, 2020April 19, 2021
Todd Shepherd
2

State Representative Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) alleges a threatening phone call with Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia) over LGBT issues — which they agree on.
By Todd Shepherd

News

Christen Smith: Pennsylvania educators fret as the school year looms with no concrete state guidance

August 5, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

Will the Wolf administration re-open schools for in-person education this year?
By Christen Smith

Politics

Chris Tremoglie: How the University of Pennsylvania is making a major push for higher voter turnout

August 4, 2020April 19, 2021
Chris Tremoglie

In an effort to ensure college students vote, the University of Pennsylvania is creating a campaign to achieve 100% voter registration for all of its students.
By Chris Tremoglie

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Op-Ed

Guy Ciarrocchi: Trump’s successes — what we voted for, what America needed

Guy Ciarrocchi: Trump’s successes — what we voted for, what America needed

schedule February 19 2026
ink_pen Guy Ciarrocchi

President Donald Trump has actually fulfilled many of his campaign promises and made a positive difference. With all the noise, […]

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