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Abortion

Edel Donahue: ‘Heartbeat bills’ save lives, so update abortion laws to reflect modern science and medicine

October 17, 2019January 8, 2020
Edel Donahue

A heartbeat bill would not only save the lives of many children, it would also spare their mothers the pain and regret that often come with abortion.
By Edel Donahue

Free Speech

Paul Levy, Penn Law ’72: Penn at the crossroads. Will we stand with Princeton … or Liberty University?

October 15, 2019January 8, 2020
Paul Levy
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Penn must immediately offer a sincere apology to Professor Amy Wax, lift the sanctions imposed on her, and once again give first-year law students the benefit of her superb teaching and scholarship.
By Paul Levy

Culture

Chris Tremoglie: We can celebrate indigenous people without dissing Columbus

October 14, 2019January 8, 2020
Chris Tremoglie
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Judging Columbus through the eyes of 21st-century social justice advocates is unfair. Judging him in the context of the 15th century is more honest.
By Chris Tremoglie

2A

John Lott: We don’t need Red Flag laws – we have the tools in place to help the mentally ill and protect people’s rights

October 10, 2019January 8, 2020
John R. Lott Jr.
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Baker Act statutes are a better alternative. They require an evaluation by a mental-health expert and a public defender is provided if needed.
By John R. Lott Jr.

What We're Reading

  • Brandt in NBC Philadelphia: ‘You Think Yous Are Untouchable?’ Johnny Doc, Nephew Charged With Extortion March 3, 2021
  • Wolfman-Arent in WHYY PBS: In-person classes. Old buildings. Almost no COVID. Are Philly Catholic schools a blueprint? February 24, 2021
  • DiStefano in The Philadelphia Inquirer: Pa. Treasurer Joe Torsella tried to reform the state’s biggest pension funds. Then he lost his job. February 20, 2021
  • Williamson in National Review: Ted Cruz Cancun Conundrum
  • Staddon in WSJ Opinion: Science Needs Criticism, Not Cheerleading
The Courts

David Barensfeld: Don’t just vote for Superior Court judges — think about these candidates as future Supreme Court justices

October 7, 2019January 8, 2020
David Barensfeld
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The winners of this year’s elections could shape the state’s legal landscape in a way that impacts individuals, families, taxpayers and businesses for decades.
By David Barensfeld

Crime

J. Christian Adams: Philly leads the way in normalizing heroin addiction

October 3, 2019January 8, 2020
J. Christian Adams
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U.S. Attorney Bill McSwain fights to stop the opening of facilities where people can gather for ingestion of deadly narcotics. He calls it “in your face illegal activity.”
By J. Christian Adams

Culture

Art Carey: Lamenting social media, a land of vapid content fueling an orgy of narcissism

October 3, 2019January 8, 2020
Art Carey
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Social media exalts the slapdash and careless, the vulgar and profane. There’s no room or respect for deliberation and eloquence.
By Art Carey

Crime

George Parry: Krasner’s handling of Mumia case part of a disturbing pattern

October 1, 2019January 8, 2020
George Parry
2

Maureen Faulkner’s persistence and courage in filing her petition have brought into sharp focus the questions that continue to hang over Philly’s district attorney.
By George Parry

Culture

Steven McGuire: Archbishop Chaput has led Philly archdiocese by truth, faith and example

September 30, 2019January 8, 2020
Steven F. McGuire

During these difficult times of change, Catholics have been able to count on Archbishop Chaput as a model of holiness and stability.
By Steven F. McGuire

Education

Watch! Tirzah Duren of the Commonwealth Foundation: What’s happening with Philadelphia Charter Schools?

September 26, 2019December 15, 2020
Tirzah Duren
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Philadelphia’s Charter Schools provide better outcomes for school children at a lower cost to taxpayers, but are facing new hurdles at the city and state level. Why is this?

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