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Lou Barletta: The intolerant left wants to erase Christopher Columbus from history

October 11, 2021October 13, 2021

Lou Barletta

What can left-wing efforts to remove a statue of Christopher Columbus tell us about our current state of affairs in Philadelphia?
By Lou Barletta

Peter Berkowitz: An open letter to Swarthmore President Valerie Smith

May 3, 2021May 3, 2021

Peter Berkowitz

A Swarthmore alumnus writes a letter to college president Valerie Smith, reflecting on the relation between politics and liberal education.
By Peter Berkowitz

Christine Flowers: Philly progressives reveal their true desire–revolution

April 24, 2021June 30, 2021

Christine Flowers

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According to a number of city progressives, the Chauvin verdict wasn’t enough. In a news release, they confidently assert that our social and economic order–America–is culpable and, therefore, needs to be “tackled.”
By: Christine Flowers

Linda A. Kerns: Beyond platitudes, real criminal justice reforms needed from Philadelphia government

June 11, 2020December 17, 2020

Linda A. Kerns

Meaningful reform requires more than hashtags and removal of statues.
By Linda A. Kerns