Opinion
After the Pope: So What Now, Philadelphia?
After the Mass ended on Sunday and the pope and the dignitaries filed out, I stayed behind to watch the stage being dismantled. There was […]
This is America, Speak … Whatever You Want
Saturday was a good day to be a Philadelphian. A great day. Collectively, maybe one of the best days. After a not-too-shabby introduction by Mayor […]
It’s Always Sunny in Popeadelphia
The pope has left Philadelphia. You can stop sucking in your guts. The most important news from the weekend, of course: Nothing catastrophic happened. Philadelphians have a general […]
The 20 Biggest Winners and Losers of Pope Francis in Philadelphia
Well, Philadelphia, other than some remaining cleanup, logistical issues, and the small matter of the city getting reimbursed for the many millions of your dollars […]
Here’s the Problem With That Popular Planned Parenthood Defense
When attacked, it’s a natural instinct to defend oneself as quickly and succinctly as possible, to shoot down bold lies with hard facts before they […]
Relax, Philadelphia: The Pope Is Bust-Proof
OK, Philly, take a deep breath and relax. I have good news for you. The pope is coming. He’ll be here this weekend. And despite […]
What Swarthmore Could Learn From Jerry Falwell’s University
In late August, just a few days before classes began at Swarthmore College, a member of the class of 2016 — to spare her future […]
I’m Not Fighting It Anymore: I Want to Be an Eagles Fan
It was during a performance of The Nutcracker that I realized I wanted to be an Eagles fan. As soon as the curtain closed for […]
Three Ridiculous Excuses for Being a Cowboys Fan in Philadelphia
I don’t know who came up with the idea to create professional team sports, but I’m pretty sure they began as a form of civic pride. […]
The Problem With Charlie Dent’s Planned Parenthood Compromise
On the surface, Pennsylvania Congressman Charlie Dent has a great idea for ending the coming storm over Planned Parenthood’s federal funding: He wants to compromise. Planned […]
D.C., NYC Are Starting to Freak Out About the Pope’s Visit
We here in Philadelphia have been at it a while. Pope Francis was installed in March 2013. Immediately after, Philadelphia archbishop Charles Chaput said he […]
The 10 Philly Pope-Visit Commandments
By now, you know the logistics – where you can go, where you can’t, and where you can drink the weekend away in the name of […]
Starbucks Barista Refusing Bathroom to Cop Shows Corporations Don’t Let Employees Think for Themselves
A Philadelphia police officer claims he was denied access to a bathroom at the Starbucks at 13th and Chestnut Streets in Center City — and he’s not […]