Opinion
Krasner’s First Real Test: How He Handles “Tainted Cops” List
Philadelphia’s most vulnerable citizens feel gaslighted for their distrust of local law enforcement. Every time a specific case occurs that provides clear evidence of either […]
Should Wing Bowl Die With an Eagles Super Bowl Victory?
Do you think Wing Bowl should end if our underdog Eagles beat those cheating bastards from New England on Sunday? I found myself pondering this […]
If Opioids Are a Public Health Crisis, Let’s Admit the Crack Epidemic Was Too
Growing up, I was taught that people addicted to drugs were criminals who should be jailed for their poor judgment. This was in the ’90s, […]
The Eagles Won Big Sunday Night, and So Did White Privilege
Let’s just get this out the way: The Eagles, once pegged as underdogs, are going to the Super Bowl. I might have cared two years […]
Repeat After Me: Donald Trump Is Racist.
Surprise: Donald Trump is racist, and probably has been for most of his life. On Thursday evening, when news broke that Trump called El Salvador, […]
Larry Krasner’s Social Justice Warrior Pass Is Hereby Revoked
One of most annoying things about the post-election/pre-inauguration cycle is the endless rounds of public celebration. Next to the fans of Super Bowl champions, I […]
Allan Domb’s New Year’s Resolutions to Recover Millions for Philly
Since taking office two years ago, my core mission in City Council has been to help Philadelphia collect delinquent taxes, improve our schools, broaden our […]
Isn’t It Time to Permanently Change the Date of the Mummers Parade?
If you haven’t seen the Mummers Parade, you’re truly missing a special experience. This is an event where normal, everyday people with seemingly no talent […]
The Personal Habits You Can Break to Begin Curing Racism This Year
As 2018 takes off, I’ve made it a point to stop assuming that people understand how to be humane. As a black queer millennial, I will […]
White Gay Male Business Owners Aren’t a Vulnerable Minority in Philly
Here’s a blunt fact: When it comes to business ownership, white gay men in Philadelphia are not vulnerable minorities. They are not collectively marginalized by […]
Without Net Neutrality, We Can’t Trust Comcast to Do What’s Right
While I and my organization have fought for an open and accountable media for years, I was delighted last week to show up at a […]
Parking Ticket Amnesty Is a Really Bad Idea
This weekend, I’m going to head out to the King of Prussia Mall to do some last-minute Christmas shopping. I’ll buy my kids the latest […]
Mayor Kenney Should Embrace the Republican Tax Plan
I’m a fan of Jim Kenney’s and voted for him. But on taxes, we are not on the same page. That’s because I believe, unlike […]
The Unending Exhaustion of “Uncomfortable” Conversations About Race
I think my New Year’s resolution for 2018 will be to avoid putting myself in predictable predicaments. I arrived at this conclusion after I left […]
Of Course Malcolm Jenkins Is a Sellout for Exploiting Kaepernick
When it comes to social justice activism, money is hardly ever the answer. Money is usually a band-aid, a diversion from combatting wrongs that require […]