Opinion
Tom Wolf’s Ethics Code Is a Good Start
Governor-elect Tom Wolf’s transition team unveiled a “code of ethical conduct” for team members on Tuesday, and for the life of me, I couldn’t initially […]
Now That Amy Schumer Can Say Pussy on Comedy Central …
There’s no elegant way to say this, so I’m going to let Jessi Klein do the honors. “We can say pussy now!” the head writer […]
The President Is Wrong on Net Neutrality: The Internet Needs Fast Lanes and Slow Lanes
You’re staying at a hotel. You get online. When you log in, you’re given a choice: You can use the free Internet service that the […]
Stop Spitting on the Sidewalk, You Disgusting Pig
The other day after work, I was waiting for the garage attendant to bring down my car. I was standing alongside a well-dressed, dapper-looking man […]
Did We Just Witness the End for Bernard Hopkins (and Major Boxing in Atlantic City?)
The crowd was so boisterous you almost forgot they came to see a 49-year-old Philadelphian get beaten up. Okay, they didn’t come to see that, […]
It’s Time for Pennsylvania to Stop Discriminating Against Black Kids
Last week’s news was filled with important stories about the gubernatorial election and a couple of major, sordid crimes, so if you missed out on […]
The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz for the Week Ending November 7th
The Phillymag.com Pop Quiz: Seven simple questions about the week that was. Are you a newser … or a loser?
Corbett’s Self-Inflicted Loss Is Lesson For Wolf, Republicans
The GOP tidal wave was massive, with Republicans winning from coast-to-coast. Preeminent among them was a man who, after achieving a stunning 10-point victory in […]
Here Are Two People Who Need to Die
I’m normally not a big fan of the death penalty. It’s cruel. It unfairly targets minorities. And there are differing opinions as to whether it […]
Upon Further Review, Nick Foles Is Not the Eagles Quarterback of the Future
Two weeks ago in this space I wrote what I thought was a very lucid and realistic portrayal of the Eagles quarterback situation. Nick Foles, […]
Playing TAPS for Crime in Delaware
It has been widely reported that Wilmington, Delaware has the highest per capita homicide rate in the country last year. This year it’s worse. Wilmington […]
In Praise of Surveillance Cameras
So: Thank God for our dystopian Orwellian future, eh? I kid — kind of. But we’re all glad that Carlesha Freeland-Gaither is alive and well […]
This Is Why Women Worry
Carlesha Freeland-Gaither, 22, the victim of a horrific kidnapping, was rescued last night after having been missing since a little before 10 p.m. Sunday night. The […]
Feminism Isn’t Dead. It’s Just Confused.
For as much as I enjoy dropping the F-word proper (and I do — no one has ever accused me of being a lady), I have […]
Young, Tall and Terrible: Meet Your 2014-15 Sixers
“I think I want to get $10 tickets to the Sixers tonight, any interest?” I texted my friend. “Actually, I have no idea of your […]