Gov. Wolf’s new efforts to force Pennsylvania students to wear masks are just another instance of fearful leadership. It’s clear that he’s in over his head, and it’s safe to say he’s overstayed his welcome as governor.
By Chris Comisac
The Editors: To stop Philly’s cycle of violence, D.A. Krasner must prosecute gun crimes
As city leaders debate symbolic declarations on gun violence, and with Philly on track to hit a record 500 homicides in 2021, the Editors at Broad + Liberty humbly offer one real solution to the violence crisis plaguing our city: That D.A. Larry Krasner actually effectively prosecutes gun crimes. Nothing else matters if he cannot do this.
By The Editors
Krasner undermining murder conviction at Pa. Supreme Court, critics say
Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office has suddenly contradicted their own arguments in a decades-long murder trial after the case reached the commonwealth’s highest court. Critics say it “doesn’t make any logical sense whatsoever.”
By Todd Shepherd
Philly D.A. Larry Krasner blames Pennsylvania Republicans for city’s spike in violent crime
At a press conference after a spate of July 4th shootings, Philly District Attorney Larry Krasner blamed state Republicans for Philadelphia’s spike in violent crime — despite a decline in prosecutions of gun crimes under his watch.
By Joe Silverstein
Pennsylvania gun carry permits soared in 2020, except in Philadelphia
Philadelphians are wondering why they face so many bureaucratic roadblocks to acquiring gun-carry licenses, as the rest of the state is relatively unhindered.
By Stephen Gutowski
Kyle Sammin: Krasner’s big win shows the limits of moderation in today’s political climate
Larry Krasner’s rout of challenger Carlos Vega in Philadelphia’s District Attorney race shows a sharp left tilt in Philadelphia’s Democratic electorate. An analysis.
By Kyle Sammin
Southeast counties will explore improving campaign finance transparency
After asking each of the collar counties about their campaign finance transparency policies, Bucks, Delaware and Chester Counties have told Broad + Liberty that they are open to making their filings publicly accessible. Montgomery County already has an online database.
By Todd Shepherd
Philly DA race tightens, according to poll from PAC allied against Krasner
With about 20 percent of respondents undecided, the race for Philly DA will apparently be close. The primary concern among a plurality of voters is crime and public safety.
By Todd Shepherd
“It seemed like the prosecutor just rolled over”
A court transcript shows little was done by the Philadelphia DA’s office to prosecute the alleged killer of an 11-year-old for a previous assault charge mere weeks before the murder occurred.
By Todd Shepherd
Do Philly officials have confidence in DA Krasner? Most won’t say
Despite multiple requests for comment, a host of state and local leaders would rather not talk about Philly DA Larry Krasner. This silence comes as Philadelphia eclipsed 100 murders in the first 74 days of 2021.
By Todd Shepherd