Abraham Gutman is originally from Tel Aviv, Israel. He holds a master’s degree in economics from Hunter College in New York and currently works at the Center for Public Health Law Research in Philadelphia. He is an aspiring sociologist who follows football of all kinds.
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Setting the record straight on ‘safe-injection’ sites
Philadelphia is in the midst of a debate about "safe-injection sites." Those opposed found voice in state Attorney General Josh Shapiro, but his statements are ill-informed.
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I was Krasner’s biggest supporter, and I can’t wait to protest his office
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2 years ago
The Second Amendment shouldn’t be king
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2 years ago
As Carson visits Philly, let’s call for a stronger, fairer HUD
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2 years ago
Union leader’s racist comment makes him a bad rep for Philly police
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2 years ago
The next DA should oppose racist and immoral death penalty
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2 years ago
Public officials owe their constituents transparency on social media
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2 years ago
Conflict of interest in FOP endorsement of Philly DA candidate
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2 years ago
Philadelphia deserves a good district attorney. What does that mean?
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2 years ago
The Democratic Party let down voters, not the other way around
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3 years ago