In the eleventh hour of Congress’ debate over a second Covid-19 spending package, Pennsylvania’s junior senator took a brave step for taxpayers and for U.S. fiscal policy — likely knowing he would be attacked for it.
By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis: ‘There is no specific single number’ — Philly officials cagey on metrics to ease Covid business lockdowns
Citing “worldwide best practice,” Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has locked down indoor dining, gyms, youth sports and more across Philly, but will not share the specific Covid case rate needed for the city to reopen.
By Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis
Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis: PA Democrats faceplant in quest for State House, Senate control
While several races have yet to be called, Democrats failed in their mission to flip the General Assembly blue, even as media outlets and politicians consistently hyped up the possibility.
By Albert Eisenberg and Spencer Landis
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
Albert Eisenberg: The protest image I can’t get out of my mind
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
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
Albert Eisenberg: Leadership from Bob Casey + other PA Dems in short supply as PPP funds run dry
The most important thing that the Senate could do is prevent total economic collapse in the face of this pandemic — and on this, and so many other issues, Sen. Casey seems to be asleep at the wheel. By Albert Eisenberg
Albert Eisenberg: BOMBSHELL — Corona cashout for city workers as regular Philadelphians flail
As regular Philadelphians face down the impossible decisions that come with a societal freefall, why are some city employees getting paid time-and-a-half to work from home — on the taxpayer’s dime?
Eisenberg + Sammin: Redistricting in Pennsylvania — What Pennsylvania’s Colonial past tells us
The once-in-a-decade process of redistricting is happening in Harrisburg. What does the future hold for Pennsylvania districts, both for state and federal office?
By Albert Eisenberg and Kyle Sammin
Eisenberg + Yeomans: Five ways to “rewild” Philadelphia
Environmentalists have long focused on “pristine” spaces for conservation, ignoring the areas where most of us live: cities and densely populated inner suburbs. How can we “rewild” sections of Philadelphia to improve our riverways and land, and re-introduce a wild element back into the lives of everyday city-dwellers?
By Albert Eisenberg and Craig Yeomans