Guest Commentary

RFK Jr. Learns Nothing from History

A CDC Advisory Committee just made the same mistake it did 25 years ago. A renowned CHOP immunologist warns: It’s only the beginning

By Paul Offit

Prevent Another Threat to American Education

Get off your beach chair, put down your mango margarita, and call your Senators one more time before summer recess, urges a longtime university president

By Elaine Maimon

The Politics of Trash

The drama of DC 33's eight-day strike leaves us with not only lingering stench, but also questions about city leadership

By Larry Platt

Be a Patriot, Not a Parrot

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

By Patrick J. Murphy
Guest Commentary

What PA Dems can Learn from Zohran Mamdani

It’s not the progressive stances of the New York City mayoral primary winner. It’s his practical solutions for low- and middle-income communities that appeal to voters

By Oliver Bateman
Guest Commentary

All Politics is Personal

Seven years ago, Committee of Seventy’s CEO set out to adopt a little girl from foster care. Here’s what it taught her about democracy

By Lauren Cristella

This July 4th, Let’s Stand Up for Philadelphia Values

Remember the 1776 rallying cry that launched our country’s fight against tyranny? It’s time to raise our voices again

By Elaine Maimon
Guest Commentary

Remembering a Man Redeemed

The former director of the local Anti-Defamation League met a neo-Nazi on his way to redemption. Here’s why Tom Martinez, who died last month after years spent in hiding, mattered

By Barry Morrison
Guest Commentary

RFK Jr.’s Conflicts of Interest Gambit

Trump’s health secretary purged the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, including a renowned CHOP immunologist, claiming they were in the pocket of the pharmaceutical industry. But who is really conflicted?

By Paul Offit
Guest Commentary

Science Matters

A scientist-in-training helped coordinate a letter-writing campaign to protect federal science funding. Here’s what the Philly-born scientist says is at stake for the town she loves

By Isako Di Tomassi