This interview with Dorothy Ernest, mother of the victim, was conducted earlier this year. The full interview will be included in the author’s book, Murder in Philadelphia: The Death of Kimberly Ernest.
By Thom Nickels
Basewitz + Snitzer: Want to reduce crime? Let’s start by respecting police work
No amount of policy-making or lamenting rising violence in cities like Philadelphia will allow the police to do their jobs. We must respect and re-valorize the work of everyday officers.
By Alan Basewitz and Paul Snitzer
Leslie Sattler: Five musicals based on American history you should listen to
“Hamilton” makes me proud to be an American. Here are five other musicals that do the same.
By Leslie Sattler
Gina Diorio: How this Democrat drew the teachers’ unions’ wrath with one vote
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers retaliates against a Democrat who dared support school choice.
By Gina Diorio
Thom Nickels: I ran for Republican Committeeperson. Here’s how it went.
Thom Nickels was among the many who registered from Democrat to Republican in 2020. Now, he’s turning his passion into action.
By Thom Nickels
Ben Mannes: Who is investigating Larry Krasner?
Krasner’s tax delinquency raises more serious questions regarding possible criminal campaign finance activities. But are the State Attorney General or United States Attorney’s office even investigating?
By A. Benjamin Mannes
Beth Ann Rosica: The path to victory in Pennsylvania
Which candidate for lieutenant governor has distinguished herself — and can help a Republican ticket win in November?
By Beth Ann Rosica
Jim McErlane: Ukraine needs America’s help
History raises the question: If Russia can take Ukraine, what is to stop it from taking more? And if it does, what do we do about it?
By Jim McErlane
Kyle Sammin: Pennsylvania needs ranked-choice voting
In Pennsylvania’s current system, only the first choice matters. But that does not capture the complete picture of each voter’s sentiments.
By Kyle Sammin
Christine Flowers: Where is the May 2nd Commission?
In a society that respects the rule of law, we cannot allow people to wrap themselves in the First Amendment when they are actually trying to undermine the document it amends.
By Christine Flowers