Pittsburgh’s taxpayer-funded NPR affiliate, WESA 90.5, ties Pennsylvania gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano to an antisemitic mass-murder. His crime? Purchasing advertising on the right-wing social media platform Gab.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: Two cheers for Philly Mayor Jim Kenney
While other elected officials feel themselves unaccountable to press requests, Philly Mayor Jim Kenney leads an office that regularly replies on time, even to controversial issues. In our city, that deserves some praise.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: Age of violence — “The Batman” strikes down at a timely moment in American life
Viewers will squirm at the timely scenes of visceral on-screen violence in Matt Reeves’ latest, worthy addition to the Batman franchise.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: Partisan redistricting won’t fix Dems’ PA disadvantage
Democrats in Pennsylvania as well as nationally are facing a bigger issue than Republican gerrymanders: a shrinking party both ideologically and demographically.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: There are fair compromises on LGBT protections — but the “Equality Act” falls short
The Equality Act, as written, goes too far; it would put religious business-owners, charities and hospitals in impossible positions, and empower the federal government to play locker room police.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: Five more conservatives to stream right now
Conservative movie and TV characters sometimes — accidentally or not — slip through the cracks. Here are five more characters you can stream at home right now.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: Senator Toomey swings and hits
In the eleventh hour of Congress’ debate over a second Covid-19 spending package, Pennsylvania’s junior senator took a brave step for taxpayers and for U.S. fiscal policy — likely knowing he would be attacked for it.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: The progressive vs. bigot binary
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
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
Albert Eisenberg: 5 iconic conservatives that you can stream right now
Conservative characters sometimes — unwittingly or not — slip through the cracks. Here are five such characters you can stream at home right now.
By Albert Eisenberg