Topic: Guest Commentary

How to Win Campaigns Without Mentioning the T Word
A Philadelphia-based political campaign strategist advises candidates: If you want to win the next election, bring up issues, not the 45th president
By Adam C. Erickson
What a Typewriter Taught Me about Human Connection
A local artist has traveled America inviting people to write letters to the President on her vintage typewriter. See her March 8 at the Free Library for the Global Day of Unplugging
By Sheryl Oring
Donald Trump May Make Us Sick
Two doctors from the College of Physicians on why we should all care about the president’s cuts to public health funding
By Dr. Robert G. Sharrar and Dr. Rene Najera
We Must Teach Teachers to Teach Reading
Only 17 percent of Philly 4th graders can read. That’s why, a kindergarten teacher and parent of a young child argues, Governor Shapiro must fund evidence-backed teacher training
By Kristyn Kahalehoe
Cut Science Funding, Hurt Pennsylvania Kids
Federal health grants generate more than $5 billion in state economic activity annually. But, a Penn-trained behavioral scientist argues, it’s the research that really matters
By Anne Park
RFK Jr.’s Misdirection Gambit
President Trump’s top public health advisor has outlined his agenda for the nation. Unfortunately, CHOP’s renowned vaccinologist argues, it has little to do with public health
By Paul Offit
Who Will Protect You Now?
A former city worker was recently fired from the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which President Trump plans to shut down. That’s a win for scammers and price-gougers
By Nick Hand
Late for the Party — or Right on Time?
Philadelphia doesn't need to celebrate our 250th with monuments, says the director of Philly Truce. Let’s do it with a movement that shows the world what we’re about
By Mazzie Casher
More Random Applause, Please
Let’s just clap for each other. Because the country is on fire and the bucket brigade needs to start somewhere
By Ronnie Polaneczky
How to Politically Engage when You Feel Like Shutting Down
Can “transformational advocacy” transform our politics — and ourselves? A longtime democracy activist lays out what’s needed
By Sam Daley-Harris