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
Athan Koutsiouroumbas: The apocalypse came to suburban Philly Republicans. Now what?
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
Terry Williamson: On Sunday, come celebrate the fifth annual Philly’s Veterans Day parade
“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
Linda A. Kerns: Linda Schellenger will not be victimized by Philly DA
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
Donna Cooper: To protect babies from guns, make gun makers bear the costs of shootings
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
Bob Martin: Monty Python at 50: Timeless, too silly and still completely different
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
Dean Reuter: All forms of socialism discard the most prosperous form of government in history
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
Edel Donahue: ‘Heartbeat bills’ save lives, so update abortion laws to reflect modern science and medicine
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
Paul Levy, Penn Law ’72: Penn at the crossroads. Will we stand with Princeton … or Liberty University?
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
Chris Tremoglie: We can celebrate indigenous people without dissing Columbus
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