Opinion

Here, as elsewhere, journalists have been arrested for covering the protests this week. Local media outlets urge the police to protect their right to do their jobs—and to protect democracy

A white Temple professor acknowledges what she cannot know about racism in America—but what she must take responsibility for

The Citizen’s new columnist reflects on what today’s media coverage glosses over: the long, wrenching story of black people in this country

A Philadelphian wanted answers to why—after so many days of violent protests across the country—the City was unprepared for the looting. So he wrote to Mayor Kenney.

A white father of three young black men pens an open letter to white people

A white suburban father of three young black men on whom is really responsible for the injustice of our criminal justice system

The rise of Covid-19 has made it even harder for those suffering from addiction. A non-profit rehab leader on why we must work to flatten that epidemic’s curve as well

A soon-to-be Princeton grad and local resident calls on Gov. Wolf to use his powers to make testing more widely available. The state depends on it

Mayor Kenney has proposed slashing the Housing Trust Fund. A longtime affordable housing advocate on why that could mean disaster—for all of us

Philly 3.0’s Engagement Director on who stands to gain—and who doesn’t—from Mayor Kenney’s post-Covid budget plan