American citizens’ belief in their fundamental right to vote in a free and fair election is central to our democratic […]
John Coyne: The teachers challenging their unions’ political agenda in court
A decade apart in neighboring states, two teachers came to the same unsettling realization about their unions by opening their mail. […]
Thom Nickels: Comedy in the age of Trump
I’m no fan of late night comedy or even comedians for that matter, although years ago I found myself admiring […]
From the Editors: City Council got it right — eventually
Last month, Philadelphia’s City Council overwhelmingly voted to amend the City Charter’s “resign to run” provision — which, as the […]
Paul Davis: ‘Born to Kill’ gangster joins FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitives list
One suspected member of the notorious “Born To Kill” gang, also known as the BTK gang, recently made the big-time […]
Guy Ciarrocchi: Catholic leaders — Be not afraid
Sadly, my Church is missing what’s happening. With the best of intentions, targeted outreach, the formation of “study” committees, and […]
Thom Nickels: In a time of upheaval, Fulton J. Sheen offers a model of clarity
In September 2026, a light will shine on the American Catholic Church when Fulton J. Sheen (1895–1979) will be beatified […]
Stu Bykofsky: Cesar Chavez and the making of an unperson
You might say it was like white Americans learning that George Washington — among other Founding Fathers — was a slave holder. In our present culture, that’s evil.
By Stu Bykofsky
Christine Flowers: With Roe in place, Gosnell was allowed to kill and maim
Say “Kermit Gosnell” to someone outside of Philadelphia, and they will look at you with the puzzled expression of someone […]