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Crime scene at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas
Speak Easy
Lifestyle

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

Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 24, 2016.
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

Playing the three sisters in Curio Theatre Company's production of
Shapiro on Theater
Arts & Entertainment

‘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

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, left, shakes hands with members of City Council after speaking at City Hall in Philadelphia. Kenney on Thursday called for the panel that governs the city's schools to be dissolved and replaced by mayor-appointed board.
The Philadelphia Experiment
Education

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

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

PlanPhilly has a new managing editor: Ariella Cohen

8 years ago

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Not built in a day: One of PlanPhilly’s creators reflects on a decade of dedicated built-environment coverage

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(Patrick Semansky/AP Photo, file)
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Monument Lab provided more questions than answers

8 years ago

National Thanksgiving Turkey Pardoning Ceremony
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before leaving the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Rizzo’s discriminatory housing policies: confronting our past and present

8 years ago

Sen. Al Franken
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

White House legislative director Marc Short talks on the phone as he walks towards the Senate subway on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017.
National Interest
Politics & Policy

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

Anthony Lawton and Mary Lee Bednarek in Lantern Theater Company's production of
Shapiro on Theater
Arts & Entertainment

‘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

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President trump
Speak Easy
Politics & Policy

Not 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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