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Johnathan Gilmore: Why I left the Left

February 4, 2022February 14, 2022
Johnathan Gilmore
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My experience as a gay former active duty marine being indoctrinated by, and later questioning, Leftist ideologies.
By Johnathan Gilmore

State Politics

Ronna McDaniel: Pennsylvania GOP offers alternative to Democrat disappointments

November 1, 2021November 1, 2021
Ronna McDaniel
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Pennsylvanians are ready for change after years of Democrat disappointments, and Republicans have the winning message and solution.
By Ronna McDaniel

Crime

The Editors: To stop Philly’s cycle of violence, D.A. Krasner must prosecute gun crimes

August 8, 2021September 3, 2021
The Editors
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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

Energy

Ben Mannes: Opposition to PA pipelines hurts us and helps Putin

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021
A. Benjamin Mannes

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

Politics

Kyle Sammin: Krasner’s big win shows the limits of moderation in today’s political climate

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021
Kyle Sammin
5

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

Crime Politics

Christine Flowers: Philly progressives reveal their true desire–revolution

April 24, 2021June 30, 2021
Christine Flowers
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According to a number of city progressives, the Chauvin verdict wasn’t enough. In a news release, they confidently assert that our social and economic order–America–is culpable and, therefore, needs to be “tackled.”
By: Christine Flowers

News

Consultant says Delco prison deprivatization is feasible, but operator says the study has errors

April 2, 2021April 2, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

Election

Christine Flowers: How in the world did she get a promotion?

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021
Christine Flowers
6

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

News

PA Court torched Krasner office over ‘concerning,’ ‘increasingly tenuous’ case delays

March 24, 2021March 25, 2021
Todd Shepherd

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

Crime

Thom Nickels: A rape at Macy’s

March 22, 2021March 22, 2021
Thom Nickels
2

Fear-driven confusion in the early days of the pandemic induced city officials to essentially legalize petty crimes. How much better would life be if they had acted calmly?
By Thom Nickels

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