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Crime

Thom Nickels: An interview with Dorothy Ernest

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022
Thom Nickels

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

Law Enforcement

Basewitz + Snitzer: Want to reduce crime? Let’s start by respecting police work

May 25, 2022May 26, 2022
Alan Basewitz and Paul Snitzer

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

Theatre

Leslie Sattler: Five musicals based on American history you should listen to

May 23, 2022May 26, 2022
Leslie Sattler

“Hamilton” makes me proud to be an American. Here are five other musicals that do the same.
By Leslie Sattler

Education

Gina Diorio: How this Democrat drew the teachers’ unions’ wrath with one vote

May 20, 2022May 22, 2022
Gina Diorio
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The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers retaliates against a Democrat who dared support school choice.
By Gina Diorio

State Politics

Thom Nickels: I ran for Republican Committeeperson. Here’s how it went.

May 20, 2022May 21, 2022
Thom Nickels
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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

Justice System

Ben Mannes: Who is investigating Larry Krasner?

May 18, 2022May 24, 2022
A. Benjamin Mannes
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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

Election

Beth Ann Rosica: The path to victory in Pennsylvania

May 13, 2022May 16, 2022
Beth Ann Rosica

Which candidate for lieutenant governor has distinguished herself — and can help a Republican ticket win in November?
By Beth Ann Rosica

Foreign Affairs

Jim McErlane: Ukraine needs America’s help

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022
Jim McErlane

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

Election Law

Kyle Sammin: Pennsylvania needs ranked-choice voting

May 12, 2022May 12, 2022
Kyle Sammin
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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

Abortion

Christine Flowers: Where is the May 2nd Commission?

May 12, 2022May 23, 2022
Christine Flowers
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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

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