Topic: Guest Commentary
Reform in Name Only
A formerly incarcerated abolitionist and Penn law lecturer responds to a Citizen article and explains opposition to the bipartisan probation reform bill headed for a vote in the state legislature
By Robert Saleem Holbrook
Learning from Rina Cutler
A former deputy recalls the legendary Philly transportation chief, who died last week leaving a legacy of mentorship, integrity and citizen-focused service
By Andrew Stober
Right About Unions
If Republicans want to be the party of the working class, they must make common cause with an important working class institution: unions.
By George Hofmann
Rigor. Standards. Responsibility.
Marcus Foster was a visionary principal of Simon Gratz High School before his murder in 1973. A visionary principal of today on why his message still matters
By David P. Hardy
Serve Your City
Tune out the naysayers, says a former city worker, and take a job in City government. Philly and you will benefit
By Raymond Smeriglio
Struck Out
A Phillies fan puts words to what we've all been feeling
By Mike Wang
An Open Letter to My Fellow Jews
The opportunity for moral courage in the Israel-Hamas war, from a local leader of the B Corps movement
By Jay Coen Gilbert
Stop Feeding the Polarization Beast
A Shippensburg politics professor has an important message for anyone who cares about American democracy
By Alison Dagnes
“We All Share A Common Humanity.”
A Montgomery County Commissioner weighs in on how we can all look out for our neighbors amidst the terror and sorrow of the Israel-Hamas war
By Ken Lawrence Jr.
A Conversation with RFK Jr.
Twenty years ago, CHOP’s renowned vaccinologist talked about vaccine safety with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. It’s time to set the record straight about what Offit really said
By Paul Offit