Opinion
Everyone Has Much to Learn about Israel and Gaza
During Passover week a longtime university president reflects on antisemitism and threats to free speech on campus
By Elaine MaimonGuest Commentary: Populism is an Expression of Optimism
A local Republican urges his party to embrace what unites regular Americans
By George HofmannIs the Tide Turning on Larry Krasner?
The progressive prosecutor movement is losing momentum. Its poster boy may have to adjust to a new political zeitgeist
By Larry PlattThe New Urban Order: The Vacant Office Opportunity
Cities around the country are buying vacant office buildings to convert to housing or to meet other civic needs. Here’s why Philly should do the same
By Diana LindGuest Commentary: The Ugly Opportunity Lurking Beneath City Hall
Mayor Parker wants to “clean and green” the city? A longtime Philadelphia journalist knows just where she can start
By Linn Washington Jr.Guest Commentary: It’s Time to Make Our Party Their Party
A lifelong Republican and one-time candidate reminds his fellow party members of what new Americans most want: To know they belong
By Guy CiarrocchiGuest Commentary: Is Philly Undercounting our Homeless Population?
Last month’s annual count of unhoused people helps determine federal funding for some of our most vulnerable citizens. So why isn’t it more accurate?
By Jacob FullerGuest Commentary: What Should We Do with Welcome Park?
A government strategist has a radical idea for the historic park at the heart of a recent controversy over its William Penn statue
By Mark Nicastre