Election 2020: in Philly, Trump adds votes from working class voters of all racial backgrounds; meanwhile, Biden’s improvements are a map of gentrification in Philadelphia.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: ‘Ballot harvesting’ is institutionalized voter fraud
Despite voting scandals in places like North Carolina, some Democrats continue to push policies that weaken election security.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: As Breonna Taylor’s death reminds us, the government’s police powers cannot usurp basic civil liberties
Legislators in the Commonwealth are considering reforming how police serve warrants in order to prevent more out-of-control police encounters.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Parkway homeless encampments shows a city sliding backwards
We seem to have a permanent tent city on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Will Mayor Kenney resolve it?
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Gov. Wolf wants to legalize marijuana. He should fix the PLCB first
Pennsylvania’s Governor wants to liberalize marijuana in the Commonwealth. He should start by reforming the state’s antiquated Liquor Control Board — one of the most restrictive in the nation.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Let’s call a truce to the lawn sign wars – whether or not it’s campaign season
Lawn signs will only lead to more political polarization in our society. Let’s call it off.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Pennypack Park falls victim to frivolous lawsuits
A major civic organization in Northeast Philadelphia falls victim to our overly litigious society — and other “Friends of” park groups are at risk.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed city tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional
In what has become a yearly tradition, the city seeks to solve its annual budget deficit by reaching into the pockets of the citizenry.
By Kyle Sammin
Kyle Sammin: Councilmanic Prerogative — Philadelphia’s invitation to corruption
What can be done about Philadelphia’s corrupting ‘Councilmanic Prerogative’? How can an informal practice be outlawed, especially when the people who could outlaw it are the ones who benefit from it?