Opinion
Guest Commentary: Michael Smerconish on His Commencement Cancellation
Protesters pressured Dickinson College to cancel the local Sirius and CNN talk show host’s commencement address to graduates. Here, he responds
By Michael SmerconishFree Speech … or Pro-Terrorist?
Professors and local pols like progressive Councilmembers Gauthier, Brooks and O’Rourke say they want to support Penn students’ rights to peaceful protest. But does their support of Gaza encampments turn a moral blind eye?
By Larry PlattThe New Urban Order: Send Your Kid to a “Good Enough” Public School
A C+ school for the win.
By Diana LindEveryone 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.