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State Politics

The Editors: Fifty-five days of ineptitude and deception: the rise and fall of “independent” Speaker Mark Rozzi

February 28, 2023February 28, 2023
The Editors

Rozzi said he embarked on his quixotic bid for the Speakership to make Harrisburg better. The result was the opposite.
From the Editors

Municipal Government

Ben Mannes: With Henon and Dougherty convicted, all eyes turn to indicted Philly Councilman Kenyatta Johnson

December 20, 2021February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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After the guilty verdicts of Dougherty and Henon, some are looking at the indictment of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson. These cases reveal a pressing issue for Philadelphians: a lack of oversight of our public officials from the city and state.
By Ben Mannes

Municipal Government

The Editors: Where are they now? Many Krasner employees with troubled histories still employed

September 7, 2021September 1, 2021
The Editors
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Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office is mum on numerous employees — including high-level advisors to the District Attorney — whose ethical and legal woes have made headlines.
By The Editors

Crime

Ben Mannes: Philly activists infiltrate Harvard to call for abolishing crime reporting

January 10, 2021February 22, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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Harvard University’s Nieman Lab has called for journalists to “abolish the crime beat,” claiming that the coverage of crime is racist. Unfortunately, this latest evolution in the politicization of journalism will only serve to increase the public’s distrust in the media, including their local journalists.
By Ben Mannes

Municipal Government

Terry Tracy: Protecting the commons, art, and the public trust

June 22, 2020April 19, 2021
Terry Tracy
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As the citizens are the direct beneficiaries of the public art – whether affirmation of our civic pride or warnings of our civic failures – when government abdicates its responsibility as trustee, the governed are duty-bound to protect collective cultural heritage.
By Terry Tracy

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