Opinion
Philly’s Potential to Change The World
Penn’s Orphan Disease Center turns 10 this year. Its promise for Philadelphia goes well beyond science
By Ajay RajuGetting Vaccines Right
The Philly Fighting Covid fiasco was an unforced error. Philly 3.0’s engagement director warns that it may force an overcorrection from city officials that we can’t afford.
By Jon GeetingMed Students To The Rescue!
The president and CEO of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine on why we should mobilize medical students to jumpstart the vaccination rollout
By Jay S. Feldstein, DOJim Kenney’s Very Bad Week
Between a devastating report by Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and his administration’s fumbling of the vaccination rollout, it’s no wonder the mayor has floated the idea of cutting bait and running for the Senate
By Larry PlattThe False Symmetry of American Racial Politics
America may have moved on from the deadly Capitol siege. But the show of political and ideological force will continue to define us—if we let it.
By James PetersonDon’t Abolish the City Commissioners
A business owner and civic leader argues that pulling off the 2020 election should make us rethink calls to eliminate the row office
By Larry CeislerReflections from a First-Time Voter
A Penn student looks back on a whiplash year that forced her to confront her own assumptions: How could she preach voting when she wasn’t sure she’d vote?
By Calista LopezThe Krasner Referendum
The race for DA is off to a too-familiar start. Here’s hoping it will include a debate over what smart reform might look like
By Larry PlattIs Philly Ready For a Third Wave of Political Activism?
Now is the time to capitalize on the greatest civic engagement in a generation. A former city official lays out a plan to do that.
By John KromerA Constitutional Call to Action
The outgoing State Treasurer penned an open letter to his colleagues in the state legislature. His message is one all elected officials should heed.
By Joseph Torsella