Opinion & Essay
Impossible gun violence is an accomplished fact in the United States
The question of possibility and impossibility no longer applies. Now we ask ourselves: "How many dead?" "ISIS or white supremacist?" "Did it happen close to me?"
8 years ago
Sexual harassment and secrecy on Capitol Hill
It's galling that taxpayers have to foot the bill for sexual harassment settlements on the Hill, without knowing which incumbents should be punished on election day.
8 years ago
‘Crimes of the Heart,’ and maybe the play (Curio Theatre Company)
Three sisters have a very bad day, especially in this telling.
8 years ago
Parents, not the mayor, must ensure high-quality education for Philly students
The ongoing battle over education in Philadelphia is not the mayor’s to fight. It’s ours.
8 years ago
Once again, Joe is Biden his time
This is so deja vu. It feels like a reprise of summer '15, when speculation was rampant that Joe might challenge Hillary Clinton for the '16 nomination.
8 years ago
Talking turkey: Still much to be thankful for during our civic crisis
I'm abundantly thankful for Robert Mueller, a free and independent press, and our resilient checks and balances.
8 years ago
Child molesters are thankful for Donald Trump
It's not enough to say that Trump keeps lowering the bar, because at this point, there no longer is a bar.
8 years ago
Should Al Franken immediately resign? Whoa, take a breath.
I'm warning against haste simply because the allegation-and-punishment process threatens to veer out of control before we've established a fair and balanced system of justice.
8 years ago
The accused predator club: Moore puts the squeeze on Trump
Imagine working for Donald Trump, a credibly accused sexual predator, and being tasked with going on national TV to talk about Roy Moore, a credibly accused sexual predator.
8 years ago
‘The Craftsman’ and another craftsman’s new play (Lantern Theater Company)
Bruce Graham's play, in its world premiere, is a riveting piece about an art dealer charged with treason.
8 years ago
Listen 2:14Not all men in power are tumbling after sexual misconduct allegations
The entertainment and media worlds are finally waking up: Men in power can’t grab, grope, kiss, demean, threaten or proposition women or men and expect to keep their jobs.
8 years ago
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