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Politics

Todd Shepherd: US Atty McSwain — “Krasner’s lenient policies responsible for murder of 7-year-old”

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020
Todd Shepherd

US Attorney William McSwain holds District Attorney Larry Krasner responsible for seven year-old Zamar Jones’ death, as homicides continue to soar in Philadelphia.
By Todd Shepherd

Civic Culture

Christine Flowers: Fighting for the Christopher Columbus statue, civilized society and against mob rule

August 19, 2020December 15, 2020
Christine Flowers
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It’s neighbors and the rule of law vs. Cancel Culture mobs and Mayor Kenney when it comes to the Columbus statue in South Philadelphia.
By Christine Flowers

Civic Culture

Albert Eisenberg: The progressive vs. bigot binary

August 12, 2020December 15, 2020
Albert Eisenberg
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A political consultant and Broad + Liberty co-founder warns that the state of our public discourse comforts the Woke fringe — but stifles solutions.
By Albert Eisenberg

B+L Investigates

Jenny DeHuff: Protesters’ suit against city brings more headaches for already troubled administration

July 16, 2020December 15, 2020
Jenny DeHuff
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Seismic shifts in our city’s government, procedures and citizens lie ahead as Kenney’s number two steps down.
By Jenny DeHuff

Media Bias

A. Benjamin Mannes: Media silence as murders surge in Philly

July 9, 2020December 15, 2020
A. Benjamin Mannes
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As murder rates surge to epidemic proportions in Philadelphia, our media corps seems more motivated by moving statues than reducing deaths.
By Benjamin Mannes

Housing

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

July 7, 2020July 11, 2020
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

Municipal Government

Kyle Sammin: Councilwoman’s proposed tax is unwise, unworkable and unconstitutional

June 25, 2020December 12, 2020
Kyle Sammin
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In what has become a yearly tradition, the city seeks to solve its annual budget deficit by reaching into the pockets of the citizenry.
By Kyle Sammin

Media Bias

Stephen F. Gambescia: Could local news outlets save journalism?

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020
Stephen F. Gambescia

The Philly soda tax debate shines a light on how good local journalism should function on important policy debates.
By Stephen F. Gambescia

Crime

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

B+L Investigates

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

June 10, 2020December 15, 2020
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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