Voice: Larry Platt
Notes From Crazy Town
An insurrectionist, a stroke patient, a TV doctor, a newspaper that’s anti-vote, and warring progressive and establishment factions walk into an election. Is the joke on us?
By Larry PlattThe Ultimate Insider on the PA Primary
Legendary media consultant Neil Oxman takes us inside politics — and throws some righteous shade
By Larry PlattIs Elon Musk a Free Speech Savior?
On the cusp on his Twitter takeover, a Constitution Center event this week reframed the plutocrat for your consideration — and reminded us of the First Amendment's magic
By Larry PlattWhy Doesn’t Anyone Like John Fetterman…
…except for voters?
By Larry PlattBuilding a Better Budget
Mayor Kenney has been an inveterate spender. So why doesn’t his newest budget proposal invest more in working class growth, like mayors are doing in cities from Newark to Dayton?
By Larry PlattWelcome to Fearadelphia
Philly’s new mask mandate made national news this week. Yay, us?
By Larry PlattThe C Word
Yes, we’re hosting a series exploring how capitalism can lessen inequality and create opportunity. Fire away, Twitterverse!
By Larry PlattDo We Need a Wealth Tax?
Councilmembers Kendra Brooks, Helen Gym and Jamie Gauthier, with an assist from Senator Elizabeth Warren, have proposed a drastic taxing of the rich in Philly. But are they unwittingly harming the middle class?
By Larry PlattThe Grittiest Athletes in Town
Villanova’s basketball team is—again!—in the Final Four this year. So why do so few seem to care about yet another championship run by the most Philly of teams?
By Larry PlattIs the Inquirer Too Woke?
The paper’s recent well-meaning story about its own history on race relations raises overdue questions about class, too
By Larry Platt