
Opinion & Essay
Take part in the ultimate protest by voting on Nov. 6
On Nov. 6, during critical midterm elections, the vote will represent the most meaningful way to protest and bring about change.
7 years ago
How to prepare for the Kavanaugh midterms
Trump Republicans would love nothing more than to see their opponents surrender the field in the spirit of civility.
7 years ago
To what end are there ‘Such Things as Vampires’? (People’s Light)
A punky new show tells us that we should bloody well love 'em.
7 years ago
The process is a lie — and that’s the truth
The confirmation process has become a ridiculous pantomime, where nominees proclaim their generic 'philosophy' without telling you what they think about specifics.
7 years ago
Big loser in the Kavanaugh fight: Supreme Court legitimacy
Let's take a quick trip down memory lane, even though this particular event may not live in your memory.
7 years ago
At the Walnut, caught ‘In Between’ two worlds
Ibrahim Miari grew up Jewish and also Muslim, and stands between two cultures.
7 years ago
Listen 2:36Arden Theatre’s ‘Once,’ as a musical reborn
Remorse and regret may fill the lyrics, but warmth fills the room.
7 years ago
World War I battle devastated U.S. forces, broke hearts at home
On Sept. 26, 1918, the soldiers of the 28th Division, many of them from Philadelphia, nervously glanced at their watches as dawn approach ...
7 years ago
Early evidence of a ‘Trump effect’ on bullying in schools
Preliminary study results show that a community's preference for Trump is associated with higher rates of teasing and bullying in Virginia middle schools.
7 years ago
Republicans seem determined to alienate as many women as possible
Why are Republicans so determined to stick with Brett Kavanagh, soiling themselves in the process and alienating as many women voters as possible?
7 years ago
Voting for a ‘Jawn’ that matters
A new youth-devised campaign uses their networks to encourage peers to do one simple act: “Vote That Jawn.”
7 years ago
Philly Fringe reviews: ‘Company’ and ‘Thomas Is Titanic’
Samuel Beckett's words in whispers and a solo-performance obsession with Kate Winslow,
7 years ago
Delaware Theatre Co. opens 40th season with touchdown in ‘Sanctions’
The play takes a hard look at the underbelly of college athletic programs.
7 years ago
Listen 1:39The Kavanaugh case: Trouble for GOP in midterms?
Spurred by Anita Hill's treatment at the Thomas hearings, Lynn Yeakel ran for U.S. Senate in '92. She nearly unseated U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, one of Hill's questioners.
7 years ago
Listen 4:05Allegations against Kavanaugh bring back memories of Clarence Thomas, Anita Hill
When I heard that Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination was at risk due to accusations that he sexually assaulting a woman decades ago, I thought of Clarence Thomas
7 years ago
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