Guest Commentary

Gen Z Voters Need More

A teenage Philadelphian on why her generation isn't taking just “Yes” for an answer

By Lanaa Dantzler

Jewish Stereotyping Comes to … Hymie’s?

While some talk of boycotting the Main Line Jewish deli that is the setting of a new Trump ad, the real question ought to be: Does the commercial perpetuate cringeworthy Jewish caricature?

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

A Republican Mayor’s Unexpected Presidential Vote

Hint: It has to do with character, competence and commitment

By Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt

Is This The Greatest U.S. Economy Ever?

And if so, why don’t more Americans feel it? Moody’s Chief Economist Mark Zandi, a Malvern resident, on which presidential candidate bodes better for our financial future

By Malcolm Burnley

No More “Alabama” in PA?

The 2024 electoral map should retire a James Carville decades-old expression that mischaracterizes the Commonwealth's politics

By Charles F. McElwee

Trump v. Harris on the Economy

Most voters say the economy will play a major role in deciding their choice for president. So how do the records of both candidates stack up against each other?

By Courtney DuChene
Ideas We Should Steal

Counting Votes Faster

Will PA join 43 other states that start processing mail-in ballots before Election Day in time to avoid uncertainty over the 2024 Presidential election?

By Jemille Q. Duncan

Where Do the Candidates Stand on Criminal Justice Reform?

Princeton journalism students investigate. Here’s what they learned

By Anna Salvatore, Cora LeCates and Siyeon Lee

Closing the Deal

The Harris and Trump campaigns are panicking about their Pennsylvania messaging. What would local political strategists do to capture Philadelphia voters who are critical to a win?

By Malcolm Burnley
New Urban Order

A Contrarian Take on Broken Windows Policing

There's a better way to address the social disorder plaguing our city

By Diana Lind