Christopher Columbus was none of the epithets with which his detractors repeatedly characterize him — and all of the historical resources show this unequivocally.
By Robert Petrone
Christine Flowers: Fighting for the Christopher Columbus statue, civilized society and against mob rule
It’s neighbors and the rule of law vs. Cancel Culture mobs and Mayor Kenney when it comes to the Columbus statue in South Philadelphia.
By Christine Flowers
The Editors: On Covid-19 and competent local governance
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
Terry Tracy: Protecting the commons, art, and the public trust
As the citizens are the direct beneficiaries of the public art – whether affirmation of our civic pride or warnings of our civic failures – when government abdicates its responsibility as trustee, the governed are duty-bound to protect collective cultural heritage.
By Terry Tracy
Wally Nunn: Delco health department debate misses the point
While it is true, as Ms. Panaritis states, that Delaware County has the highest death rate per 100,000 population in Southeastern Pennsylvania, if one looks closely at her charge that the lack of a health department is the cause, her case quickly evaporates.
By Wally Nunn
Terry A. Williamson: War memorials honor sacrifice, but they can be more
The remains of more than 1,000 Americans have been returned, but for the remaining MIA families there will be no solace.
By Terry A. Williamson
Terry Tracy: Upper Darby school debate shows the limits of virtual government
When our recently robust economy descends into the fiscal abyss, citizens rightly demand that local government clarify its focus. By Terry Tracy
The Editors: Reflecting on the task at hand
For most of us, the events of the last two weeks are unlike anything we have experienced in our lifetime.
By The Editors
Howard Lurie: Good luck paying off the national debt
Now here is the really scary part. In 2019 the federal government spent over $30,000 more per second then it took in by way of taxes. And the figures for fiscal 2020 are projected to be the same.
Matthew Lau: Minimum wage, maximum damage in PA
Raising the minimum wage effectively cuts the bottom rung off the economic ladder and, by impeding the lowest-skilled workers from gaining the job experience needed to move upwards, increases poverty in the long run and hurts those workers the policy purports to help.
By Matthew Lau
