Philadelphians should embrace capitalism and American ideals as pathways to racial equalities–not as obstacles.
By The Editors
Marc Ang: “RINO” and “Racist” are conversation enders — nuance, please
Cancelation of opposing viewpoints, on both the right and the left, are creating echo chambers that we need to break free from.
By Marc Ang
Howard Lurie: On transgender kids, children’s brains, and perception vs. biology
The public is being told that a trans child’s body is not right, and their brain is. Shouldn’t we at least entertain the possibility that the opposite is true?
By Howard Lurie
A Memorial Day stained by national dissension
Although the Civil War ended more than 155 years ago, America is again adrift in a sea of dissension. Right-wing extremists carrying Confederate flags in Congress on January 6 and left-wing extremists toppling statues of Union soldiers and abolitionists last summer harm our country’s ability to unify in remembrance of our fallen heroes this Memorial Day.
By Chris Gibbons
Linda A. Kerns: US Attorney McSwain provided hope for those who value the rule of law
Philadelphia progressives and traditional local media dismissed Bill McSwain because President Trump appointed him. Their under-estimation lies in stark contrast to the sense of security and safety he provided to residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
By Linda A. Kerns
Peter Berkowitz: An open letter to Swarthmore President Valerie Smith
A Swarthmore alumnus writes a letter to college president Valerie Smith, reflecting on the relation between politics and liberal education.
By Peter Berkowitz
Lynn Uzzell: Madison’s five lessons for overcoming polarization
Five lessons from our preeminent constitutional founder James Madison might prove helpful in overcoming polarization.
By Lynn Uzzell
Michael Clifford: The technocrat has no clothes
“Trust the experts,” we’ve been told. But what if the experts are political actors who have no more competence to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic than any of us?
By Michael Clifford
George Hofmann: Has the right lost its mind?
Ad hominin attacks, provocative policy proposals and ideological polarization have become the norms of American politics, with one man at the center of the drama: Donald Trump.
By George Hofmann
Gabe Kaminsky: Conshohocken family business showcases America’s essential civic values
It is the heroes among us that step in in grave times of need — not the government.
By Gabe Kaminsky