Opinion
How Not to Start a School Year
The rage-inducing opening of the new school year illustrates why good management matters—and how our leaders are failing us
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Remember Those Left Behind
A Philly school teacher and veteran who helped create literacy programs in Afghanistan reflects on the incredible people he encountered—and urges help for those who are arriving in our city
By James Daniels
Higher Ed Should Learn From the Pandemic
A longtime college president on why a “return to normal” is the last thing our universities should do
By Elaine Maimon
The Economic Imperative To Stop Gun Violence
Lives and livelihoods are at stake in Philly’s surge of shootings. A state house candidate and public policy advocate urges Harrisburg to act now.
By Jonathan Lovitz
Lessons From the Fall of Cuomo
The editor-in-chief of The Forward reflects on how Andrew Cuomo's daughters can make us all better parents—and people
By Jodi Rudoren
Where’s Our Vaccine Mandate, Mayor Kenney?
Since New York required vaccines for city employees, shots surged 40 percent. Is it time, Philly 3.0’s engagement director asks, for the same here, too?
By Jon Geeting
Tiny Houses Have a Big Problem
The favorite bourgeois solution to homelessness won’t solve the problem and reveals sneering class bias, a formerly homeless Philadelphian and City staffer says. Why aren’t we doing what actually works?
By Josh Kruger
Broadband Access is a Human Right
A Philly pastor and activist urges legislators to ensure high speed internet is not just available everywhere, but affordable to every American
By Nicolas O'Rourke
What’s So Wrong With David Cohen and Amy Gutmann Being Ambassadors?
An Inquirer news story raises questions about the sunken state of our public conversation
By Larry Platt
Finding a Middle Ground on Dirt Bikes
A scourge to some, an expression of joy to others, what to do about ATVs and dirt bikes is a perennial debate in Philly. Here, an idea for settling it once and for all.
By Quinn O'Callaghan