Guest Commentary

How to Make Illegal Guns Kryptonite

Philly’s former district attorney has a three-step plan to get guns off the street — and reduce the record shootings — in Philly

By R. Seth Williams

Progressives vs. Safety

Philly’s former district attorney on how Larry Krasner’s progressive policies fail to prevent crime — and what we should do differently

By R. Seth Williams

The Fix

Introducing a new series, in which we delve into the city’s transactional culture of influence—and look at strategies for promoting public integrity

By Larry Platt
Reality Check

THE SHADY SHADOW (INTERIM) DA ELECTION

In the wake of a new temporary DA being named, a WURD host calls out the undemocratic process of choosing Kelley Hodge

By Charles D. Ellison

Finally, A Hero

When a judge sent disgraced DA Seth Williams to jail to await sentencing, it was a display of what’s too often missing in Philly corruption cases: Outrage

By Larry Platt

Seth’s Shame

Using one particular word when announcing he wouldn’t seek reelection may be embattled DA Seth Williams’ greatest contribution to the city

By Larry Platt

The Problem With Prosecutors

The Seth Williams saga raises concerns about those who dole out justice. Is there another way?

By David A. Love

Has Seth Williams Jumped The Shark?

Lavish gifts, blown prosecutions, questionable judgments, and an FBI investigation into his finances. What went wrong?

By Larry Platt

The Price of Corruption, Part Deux

The far-reaching implications of the Fattah indictment

By Jeremy Nowak

Tackling Gun Violence

Philly is still too crime-ridden. We know how to combat it. Why aren’t the mayoral candidates talking about it?

By Jeremy Nowak