Why LeBron James Chose the Sixers

A former congressman on what it means that the billionaire basketball legend took a massive pay cut for the chance to bring an NBA championship back to one of the league’s most storied franchises after 43 years.

By Patrick J. Murphy

America Belongs to All of Us

Patriotism has never meant pretending America is perfect. It has always meant believing the country is yours to improve

By Patrick J. Murphy

The Single Most Important Act of Leadership in U.S. History

A former Army Undersecretary and Congressman on what we can still learn from Washington and Hamilton’s military service

By Patrick J. Murphy

Unpacking Trump’s State of the Union Address

A former Bucks County Congressman parses President Trump’s spin.

By Patrick J. Murphy

Another Change Election

A former Congressman from PA on voters turning out in big numbers to rebuke Trump

By Patrick J. Murphy

Can A Horrific Political Assassination Finally Bring Us Together?

A local vet and former U.S. Rep on what 9/11 and Charlie Kirk’s assassination tell us about the America we live in. A roadmap to unity

By Patrick J. Murphy

How To Be Unemployed

A former U.S. Rep from Philadelphia shares, for the first time, his post-military unemployment story — and offers essential advice to anyone looking for work

By Patrick J. Murphy

The Grit Behind Greatness

Leadership lessons from the Super Bowl champion Eagles, just in time for fall camp

By Patrick J. Murphy

Where Have All the Veterans Gone?

Fifty years ago, veterans made up 80 percent of Congress. Now it’s less than 20 percent. Want bipartisanship? A Philadelphia veteran and former U.S. Rep. says: Vote in more vets

By Patrick J. Murphy

Be a Patriot, Not a Parrot

Taking care of your neighbor isn’t socialism. It’s American.

By Patrick J. Murphy