
Opinion & Essay
Happy anniversary to the most crucial probe in American history
Donald Trump, eloquent as always, tweeted today: "Congratulations America, we are now into the second year of the greatest Witch Hunt in American History." You could almost sm
7 years ago
Insurgents win two legislative seats in Pennsylvania’s House
Lizz Fiedler and Chris Rabb were able to beat Democratic organizations
7 years ago
Listen 6:21The profiteer-in-chief goes belly up for China’s big bucks
The U.S. Constitution has been reduced to a scrap of parchment, rendered irrelevant by the profiteer-in-chief. Check out TrumpR ...
7 years ago
Trump voters say they get no respect (gee, I wonder why)
Much time and effort is being devoted to "understanding" the typical Trump voter
7 years ago
Care to guess why the Trumpists hate John McCain?
When the news leaked on Thursday that a Trump aide had despicably dissed John McCain (he "doesn't matter, he's dying anyway"), it triggered a firestorm that's still burning.
7 years ago
A primer on the ‘weirdest elected position in Philadelphia’
Being a committee person is the easiest way to be part of the political system and to initiate some sort of change — in your division, your ward, or even more widely.
7 years ago
Congressional hopefuls troll for votes on final weekend of campaign
Congressional hopefuls canvass, and we survey the races
7 years ago
The liberation of Charlie Dent, a refugee from Trump toxicity
On his final weekday as a Republican member of Congress, Charlie Dent was in Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Year of the woman presents tough choices in Philly-area races
Emily’s List is supporting five women in Pennsylvania congressional races.
7 years ago
Listen 5:27Let’s play ‘Follow the Money’ with your host, Michael Cohen
To paraphrase Winston Churchill, we've not reached the beginning of the end of the Mueller probe; in all likelihood, we're merely nearing the end of the beginning.
7 years ago
Honor legacies of Catto, King by protecting voting rights — and exercising that right
Pennsylvania's May 15 primary election is an excellent opportunity to cast your ballot.
7 years ago
A real leader explains why Trump’s Iran deal sabotage is ‘a serious mistake’
Trump voters hired a fact-free demagogue to run the country because they wanted to “shake things up.” They sure got their wis ...
7 years ago
Trump tries to conjure the ghastly ghost of Roy Cohn
When Rudy Giuliani debased himself in the service of Trump by smearing FBI agents as “stormtroopers,” he was merely auditioni ...
7 years ago
Pharmacies, prescription providers dangerously clueless about naloxone policies
On a recent Thursday morning, I walked into a North Philly Rite Aid on what should have been an easy mission: I needed Narcan.
7 years ago
Ellsworth makes her move in Pa. GOP governor’s race
Outspent for most of the campaign, Laura Ellsworth is getting air time and endorsements right before the May 15 primary.
7 years ago
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