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Veterans

Ryan Manion: Here are the lessons we can learn from nation’s veterans … and their families

November 11, 2019April 19, 2021
Ryan Manion

On Veterans Day, I encourage you to thank a veteran. They’ve earned it. But, more importantly, I encourage you to also reflect on the qualities that make that person special.
By Ryan Manion

Crime

Linda A. Kerns: In Philly, the criminals are winning and city officials are complicit in the takeover

November 9, 2019July 28, 2021
Linda A. Kerns
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Philadelphian criminals are winning, and the municipal government is complicit in their city takeover. Instead of allowing political leaders to pretend violence just happens, Philadelphians should hold those in power accountable.
By Linda A. Kerns

Politics

Athan Koutsiouroumbas: The apocalypse came to suburban Philly Republicans. Now what?

November 8, 2019April 19, 2021
Athan Koutsiouroumbas

The president is a factor, but so are national and local trends. For the GOP, that means rethinking some strategies and getting back to basics.
By Athan Koutsiouroumbas

Veterans

Terry Williamson: On Sunday, come celebrate the fifth annual Philly’s Veterans Day parade

October 31, 2019April 19, 2021
Terry A. Williamson
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“It’s important to salute veterans, and to recognize that the men and women who have served this nation are our neighbors, friends and family members who are proud of their time in uniform.”
By Terry A. Williamson

Crime

Linda A. Kerns: Linda Schellenger will not be victimized by Philly DA

October 29, 2019July 28, 2021
Linda A. Kerns
3

I wanted to give Linda a voice, undiluted by anyone else’s narrative or agenda. We spoke about her son Sean, his life, their relationship and how her life changed on July 12, 2018.
By Linda A. Kerns

2A

Donna Cooper: To protect babies from guns, make gun makers bear the costs of shootings

October 28, 2019April 19, 2021
Donna Cooper
1

Two-year-old Nikolette Rivera’s life was ended by a single shot from a lone murderer who was aided and abetted in this heinous crime by a corrupted democratic process.
By Donna Cooper

Culture

Bob Martin: Monty Python at 50: Timeless, too silly and still completely different

October 23, 2019April 19, 2021
Bob Martin

The irony, the delicious incongruities and the sheer humor have kept me in stitches for a half-century. And so many of the sketches are a history and literature lesson woven into comedy.
By Bob Martin

Politics

Dean Reuter: All forms of socialism discard the most prosperous form of government in history

October 21, 2019April 19, 2021
Dean Reuter
1

For all the contentiousness and disagreement within America, we have much more in common with one another than not. And we should recognize that the institutions of our government are working.
By Dean Reuter

Abortion

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

October 17, 2019April 19, 2021
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, 2019April 19, 2021
Paul Levy
1

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

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Op-Ed

Thom Nickels: A classic Trump performance

Thom Nickels: A classic Trump performance

schedule March 04 2026
ink_pen Thom Nickels

I watched President Trump’s State of the Union address from start to finish, realizing that no matter how good it […]

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