The progressive reaction to Ron DeSantis receiving an award shows why diverse voices are needed in the city.
by Thom Nickels
Johnathan Gilmore: Why I left the Left
My experience as a gay former active duty marine being indoctrinated by, and later questioning, Leftist ideologies.
By Johnathan Gilmore
Ronna McDaniel: Pennsylvania GOP offers alternative to Democrat disappointments
Pennsylvanians are ready for change after years of Democrat disappointments, and Republicans have the winning message and solution.
By Ronna McDaniel
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
Ben Mannes: Opposition to PA pipelines hurts us and helps Putin
While the President’s actions have caused many a furrowed brow in the national news, the similarly destructive actions of PA Gov. Tom Wolf have been largely ignored by local and national media.
By Ben Mannes
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
Consultant says Delco prison deprivatization is feasible, but operator says the study has errors
A financial assessment of a potential county takeover of the privately run county jail in Delco shows little cost increases. Critics contend that the assessment missed big costs, and doesn’t account for how well-run and safe the prison currently is.
By Todd Shepherd
Christine Flowers: How in the world did she get a promotion?
While Levine’s nomination was no surprise, considering the Biden administration’s focus on “inclusivity,” her lack of qualification for the job makes her confirmation by Congress baffling.
By Christine Flowers
PA Court torched Krasner office over ‘concerning,’ ‘increasingly tenuous’ case delays
Krasner’s office was directly criticized by the Pa. Superior Court for a high number of delayed criminal cases. His office has previously faced criticism from both federal and state courts over case management.
By Todd Shepherd