Philly Needs a Much Bolder Approach to Gun Violence. Here Are Three Big Ideas
The city budget doesn’t go far enough. If we’re going to address this existential crisis, we need big plans to tackle our most entrenched and enduring issues.
The Pandemic Will End. Our Respect for Service Workers Should Not
My return to the movie theater came with an epiphany about how I’m going to conduct myself when things return to “normal.”
Philly Politicians Are Condemning Derek Chauvin. Why Are They Silent on Local Police Brutality?
As our leaders weigh in on the Minneapolis court case, too little has been said about new charges of police abuse here last summer.
My Vaccination Card Makes Me Feel Like a VIP
No, it’s not quite a Golden Ticket. But a month of being fully vaccinated has made me feel like a first-class citizen in ways I’ve never experienced before.
Why Is Larry Krasner Still Tight With Shaun King?
Voters should be concerned that our self-proclaimed progressive DA is chasing the national spotlight with the help of an infamous figure who’s been accused of grifting and targeting activists.
The Pandemic Made Me Realize I Hate Everything About My Old Social Life
It’s been a year since COVID changed our world. These are the lockdown habits I’m not giving up, even after we return to “normal.”
The Black Doctors Consortium Is Totally Self-Funded. Imagine What It Could Do With City Support
Ala Stanford’s group has vaccinated thousands of Black Philadelphians on its own dime. Here are four ways the city could boost its heroic efforts.
Vaxathon Reveals There’s More to the Narrative About Black Americans and the COVID Vaccine
Yes, there is distrust of health care in the Black community, but Ala Stanford’s big Liacouras Center event proved that if you remove the barriers, people will get the shot.
Kenney Must Do More Than “Acknowledge” Philly’s Gun-Violence Emergency
In a clumsy bit of political theater, the Mayor danced around Philadelphia’s current existential crisis. It’s an insult to Jamal Johnson, the man whose hunger strike made the city pay attention.
Don’t Abuse Identity Politics to Defend Danielle Outlaw
The embattled police commissioner has doubled down on the controversial use of tear gas on innocent Black Lives Matter protesters. Why are some Black leaders now standing by her?
Why Is Philly In Such a Mess Right Now? Because Our Politicians Have Lost Their Souls
Remember when elected officials here used to curse each other out and literally fight in City Council? The current class of local politicians is what Ed Rendell would call “wusses.”
New Report Makes It Crystal Clear: Kenney and Outlaw Both Must Resign for Violating Human Rights
Philadelphia can no longer claim to be a beacon of democracy, free speech and diversity if it continues to be governed by those who would breach those values. The Mayor and his police commissioner need to step down.
I Took a COVID-19 Vaccine Selfie. Then the Questions Came Pouring In.
The response to one Instagram post shows just how much mistrust of the vaccine there is among the Black community. They’re concerns I shared — here’s why I got the shot anyway.
After Trump Insurrection, the Need for Newsroom Diversity Couldn’t Be More Obvious
The failed white supremacist coup was incited by the President, but it was enabled by those in the predominantly white media who spent years refusing to call his supporters what they are.
Philadelphia’s Homicide Rate Hit a Record High. Now Can We Get Serious About Defunding Police?
Pumping more money into policing isn’t working. In fact, recent events prove policing is beyond repair. It’s time to invest elsewhere.