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Sen. Mike Regan: Legalization of adult-use marijuana is inevitable

October 5, 2021December 7, 2021
Sen. Mike Regan
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It’s time for Pennsylvania to legalize adult-use marijuana, and in doing so improve the safety, state, and opportunities of our neighborhoods. Change is coming – let’s leverage it for good.
By Sen. Mike Regan

Civic Culture

Linda A. Kerns: US Attorney McSwain provided hope for those who value the rule of law

May 14, 2021May 16, 2021
Linda A. Kerns

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

Municipal Government

The Editors: Daylight appears between two Soros-backed DAs

March 7, 2021March 8, 2021
The Editors
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A memorial ceremony for a slain Philadelphia police officer, which Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner opted to ignore, reveals daylight between Krasner and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
By The Editors

State Politics

Kyle Sammin: Wolf Administration abandons survivors of sexual abuse

February 5, 2021February 17, 2021
Kyle Sammin

After failing to advertise a needed change to Pennsylvania’s state constitution, Governor Wolf’s Secretary of the Commonwealth resigned — leaving victims holding the bag.
By Kyle Sammin

Crime

Spencer Landis: As Chicago goes, so goes Philly — majority of residents want the same or more police presence in their neighborhoods

October 30, 2020April 19, 2021
Spencer Landis

Newly-released polling indicates that while police reform efforts have widespread support, most urban residents dismiss sweeping calls to defund the police as an inadequate solution.
By Spencer Landis

History

Linda A. Kerns: All of this kneeling before our flag suggests some of us have already forgotten

September 11, 2020April 19, 2021
Linda A. Kerns
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How quickly we forgot – not only those who lost their lives in the line of duty, but also the weary men and women who showed up day after day post 9-11 to sort through the rubble to look for survivors and then the remains of the souls lost, all while anguished by their own personal situations and a nation rocked by sorrow.
By Linda A. Kerns

News

Christen Smith: Former Pennsylvania senator sentenced on child pornography charges

July 24, 2020April 19, 2021
Christen Smith

The former state senator’s 14-year career came crashing down last September.
By Christen Smith

Civic Culture

Dan Pearson: It’s time for conservatives to wake up to reality on race and policing

July 21, 2020April 19, 2021
Dan Pearson
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Instead of letting the unrest we are witnessing linger and metastasize, it is time for action to change how policing works in America.
By Dan Pearson

Housing

Stu Bykofsky: No, ‘no cop zone’ in Philly

July 7, 2020April 19, 2021
Stu Bykofsky

Mayor Jim Kenney or Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw should give the order to reclaim the Von Colln sign and establish authority at the political encampment on the Parkway.
By Stu Bykofsky

B+L Investigates

Todd Shepherd: Philly PD providing extra security to some city council members

June 10, 2020June 30, 2021
Todd Shepherd

While most of City Council stays silent as law enforcement are vilified — and signs off on bills to prevent police funding increases — the vast majority of members are receiving private police protection.
By Todd Shepherd

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