Opinion
The Philadelphian’s Case for Being a Tourist in Your Own Hometown
I barely knew Philadelphia when I moved here in 2007, but within weeks of settling in, I was inviting everyone I knew from my past […]
If Philly Democrats Actually Care About Democracy, They’ll Make This One Simple Change
It’s hard to watch the ongoing January 6th committee hearings into the attack on democracy at our nation’s Capitol and not be a little concerned […]
Hot Fat Summer: An Ode to Beach Bodies at Every Shape and Size
There’s a moment that’s always hard for me but has gotten easier over time, and that moment is standing on the beach or at the […]
Philadelphia Has a Real Chance to Improve Gun Control. Our Leaders Must Fight for It Like They Fought for the Soda Tax
A typical weekend in Philadelphia has now become one that, sadly, ends with a recap of fatal shootings. This past weekend was no exception, as […]
Confessions of a Jaded Millennial
The first time I was eligible to cast a vote for president, I cast it for a Black man. It was 2012, and mine was […]
What the Uvalde, Buffalo and Even Philly Shootings Have in Common
I’m not going to lie — it feels exhausting to have to write this. Last week, 10 Black people were murdered by an armed gunman […]
The Philadelphia Democratic Establishment Has Officially Lost Its Mojo
If this year’s Democratic primary cycle taught us anything, it’s that the city’s political machine is in trouble. In what felt like a reformation, progressives […]
Mandate or No Mandate, I’m Still Wearing a Mask — for My Own Damn Health
It finally happened: One of my best friends lost their “COVID-19 virginity” over the weekend. After over two years of not knowingly contracting any coronavirus […]
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Conor Lamb Is Running Like a Republican
The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is heating up, and it’s shaping up as a race between two progressives — namely, Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman […]
Councilmember Cherelle Parker’s Plan to Fund the Police Is Wasteful and Regressive
As we get closer to next year’s open mayoral primary, it’s no surprise to see some Democratic hopefuls jockeying for position ahead of the city’s […]
Will Smith Went West Philly on Chris Rock — As He Should Have
Bad things happen in Philadelphia, and they can apparently happen at the Oscars as well. During Sunday night’s live broadcast of the 94th Academy Awards, […]
Why the Kenyatta vs. Fetterman vs. Lamb Senate Primary Is the Race to Watch in May
On May 17th, the Democratic U.S. Senate primary will be a political “Infinity War” of sorts. The three major candidates vying for their party’s nomination […]
Daylight Saving Time Is Stupid and Expensive and Dangerous. Let’s Just End It.
If all that’s going on in our world has you simply exhausted, too bad, because this weekend, you have to remember to move your clocks […]
The Inquirer’s Attempt at a Buzzy Anti-Racist Apology Failed. It Didn’t Have To.
If there was ever a case study on what not to do in diversity, equity and inclusion work — last week’s epic fail at the […]
Your Company Is Celebrating Black History Month All Wrong. Here’s How to Do It Right.
It’s that time of the year: Black History Month, a.k.a. the month when America loves (or at least pretends) to showcase Black excellence. My views […]