Opinion & Essay

How horrific to watch a weak president deliver a national security speech without mentioning Russia's invasion of our '16 election or what he's doing to prevent more of it.

Much has been made in the press recently to cast doubt on Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller’s potential use of the Logan Act in his investigation of the Trump-Russia scandal.

Asian-American voices are lacking nationally and locally in causes defending the rights of immigrants and people of color.

Sen. Bob Corker has changed his mind and now signals support of the GOP tax bill. The fiscal particulars haven't changed. Except for a tax break for wealthy property owners.

If not for their fervent opposition, a credibly accused child molester and racist homophobic theocrat would be on his way to the United States Senate.

Of course, learning from history requires a modicum of reading and knowledge, attributes seemingly lacking in our 45th president.

With control of Congress up for grabs in 2018, Republicans are playing Russian roulette with a fully loaded cylinder. Here are four theories as to why.

Philadelphia Councilwoman Cindy Bass has been rallying support for her legislation, Bill 170963, which is ...

If a Democrat can win in a state that hadn't elected one in 25 years, that bodes well for Democrats in more hospitable states where House and Senate seats are winnable.

The Philadelphia metropolitan area — including the suburbs — contains nearly three-quarters of a million people struggling with hunger, a 20 percent increase over six years.

Lynyrd Skynyrd famously sang, "Sweet home Alabama/Lord, I'm coming home to you." But what will home look like tomorrow?

I ask about the likely cleanliness of his thumb, after carrying used plates, napkins, and forks. He apologizes, but he is not the culprit. Management is.

The store owners have argued that the bill would bring bloodshed by requiring stop-and-go stores to remove their bulletproof glass. That's not the issue.

The New York Times reporters' detailed portrait of an infant in action was based on "interviews with 60 advisers, associates, friends, and members of Congress."