Opinion

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
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
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
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
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
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