N. Philadelphia serial killer and rapist Gary Michael Heidnik, who inspired the character Buffalo Bill in “Silence of the Lambs,” manipulated the psychiatric and justice systems until the end. But at that end, he had one last, truthful thing to say.
By Thom Nickels
The Editors: The Black Lives Matter crusade conservatives should get behind
Philadelphians should embrace capitalism and American ideals as pathways to racial equalities–not as obstacles.
By The Editors
Chris Gibbons: A high school essay contest reminds us what patriotism looks like
As we celebrate our Independence Day, perhaps the inspired words of a few local high school writers will help to dampen the divisions between us and re-inspire a sense of shared patriotism.
By Chris Gibbons
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
Larry Platt: The forgotten victim of MOVE
Yes, the story of the city’s mishandling of MOVE remains is another horrible indignity in a tragic saga. But today’s retelling of MOVE is also tragically incomplete.
By Larry Platt
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
Matthew Rousu: It’s time for Spring cleaning — of your finances
Here are a few things you can do to help increase your savings for retirement, gleaned from my years as a professor of economics working with young adults working to build their financial futures:
By Matthew Rousu
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