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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
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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
Guest Commentary

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
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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
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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