Amidst the wreckage and chaos and a head-turning week for Philadelphia residents and our nation, one image stands out from the rest.
By Albert Eisenberg
Latest from Broad + Liberty
Kevin Mooney: Cyber charter schools well equipped to continue educational services during COVID-19
While most of American students have been adjusting to virtual classes, for Pennsylvania Cyber Charter Schools, not much has changed
Linda A. Kerns: We must protect the rule of law because it exists to protect us
Local neighborhood Civic Associations, as well as the Fraternal Order of Police, side with US Attorney William M. McSwain in opposing Safe Injection Sites.
By Linda A. Kerns
Chris Tremoglie: The Founders took strong measures to stop pandemics — they would today, too
Many people against the stay-at-home orders have cited our Founding Fathers as inspiration to challenge the government. They might be disappointed with the actual history. By Chris Tremoglie
In the spotlight
- Deresiewicz in UnHerd: Escaping American tribalism
- The Editorial Board in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Four-year degrees aren’t for everyone
- Shellenberger in Common Sense: The West’s Green Delusions Empowered Putin
- Russell in Persuasion: To Reform the Police, Join It
- Cooke in National Review: What in the Hell Is Kamala Harris Doing?
Christine Flowers: Generation gap — Sen. Casey’s abortion stance would have dad rolling in grave
So-called “Pro-Life” PA Senator Bob Casey lacks his father’s conviction. As abortions are deemed essential and federal funds flow to Planned Parenthood, Casey is — as usual — silent.
By Christine Flowers.
Noel H. Johnson: PA should follow Allegheny County’s lead for clean and fair elections
Clean voter rolls help to maintain election integrity. With the push for ballots by mail, we must make sure election officials follow the law so that we have confidence in our elections.
By Noel H. Johnson
Albert Eisenberg: 5 iconic conservatives that you can stream right now
Conservative characters sometimes — unwittingly or not — slip through the cracks. Here are five such characters you can stream at home right now.
By Albert Eisenberg
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
John McWhorter: We cannot allow ‘1619’ to dumb down America in the name of a crusade
The fundamental claim promoted by the New York Times’ 1619 Project — that the Revolutionary War was fought to preserve slavery — simply does not correspond with the facts. This false history will do more damage than its proponents realize.
By John McWhorter
WATCH: Stream Tigre Hill’s “The Shame of a city,” on Broad + Liberty now
Fan of Philly history and politics? Educate yourself with this excellent 2006 documentary by local filmmaker Tigre Hill, which covers the epic story of the John Street / Sam Katz 2003 mayoral race — the last race in which Philadelphia had a competitive city-wide election. Not only does this film […]