Dr. Walter Williams, a pioneering economist and native son of Philadelphia, passed away at 84 on December 1st. He did more to fan the flames of liberty than most.
By Logan Chipkin
Logan Chipkin: Elections and ‘truth commissions’ both need legitimacy to function
Truth can’t be decided arbitrarily by power. The powerful must convince us they have the truth.
By Logan Chipkin
George Hofmann: Last call for libertarians
As the major parties increasingly embrace big government and unrestrained spending, libertarian-minded thinkers have been left out of the discourse.
By George Hofmann
Logan Chipkin: Bob Woodson’s last march
The Civil Rights icon (and Philly native) has gone from marching with Martin Luther King, Jr, to integrate West Chester, to spending a life working on our nation’s most complex issues of poverty and race. Now, at 83, he plans to save America.
By Logan Chipkin
The Editors: Reflections on our endeavor, one year in
Today, September 17th, 2020, Broad + Liberty celebrates its first birthday. As we reflect upon the last year of offering perspectives that are increasingly completely shut out by other outlets, and on fighting for political, cultural, and economic freedom in local – under rather dire circumstances – we keep coming back to […]
George Hofmann: Those who demand rights must be prepared to earn them
Individual rights have always come with social responsibilities in America, and we must re-learn and reengage with the latter part of that crucial equation.
By George Hofmann
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
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
Stephen Gambescia: Pennsylvania officials broke the social contract
The basic mandates of our government — to protect life and property — have been fractured. Are these fractures irrevocable?
By Stephen Gambescia
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