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Editor’s Note: It’s time to make civic education a priority
Civics instruction should be mandatory for all middle and high school students throughout Pennsylvania.
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Editor’s Note: There is a fraught but feasible path to finding common ground between community and commerce
When it comes to 76 Place, the next mayor of Philadelphia should take some sound advice and “trust the process.”
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Editor’s Note: Pennsylvania politicians must do more to combat the opioid epidemic
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean’s story is a testament to overcoming incredible odds.
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Editor’s Note: Making the argument for more newsworthy political debates
Debates offer an opportunity for candidates to distinguish themselves; but most Philly mayoral hopefuls seem to tow the same line.
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Editor's Note: The Temple graduate student strike exposes educational fault lines
This has proven to be the most contentious and fractured fight in the union’s 30-year history.
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Editor’s Note: Philadelphia could use a lesson in school board transparency
A mayor-appointed BOE gives the impression that board members are beholden to the mayor and his interests.
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Editor’s Note: It’s not too late for Mark Rozzi to keep his promises to the people
With the start of a new year, the powerful in Pennsylvania still have a chance to change.
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Editor’s Note: Looking back, looking forward
A 2022 to remember – and build on in the coming year.
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Editor’s Note: What Jim Kenney can learn from Eric Adams
If Philly is expecting even more migrants, better take some notes from New York City – on what not to do.
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Editor’s Note: Don’t forget the ballot initiatives next week
They’re important if you want to have a say in how city government works.
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Editor’s Note: What happens when the levies break homeowners
An argument for seriously considering doing something about the dreaded property tax.
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How the power of a meme can change minds.
A little Labor Day social experiment proved what I already suspected about social media and the next election.
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Editor’s Note: The bittersweet essence of September
How Holly McCaffrey’s story might serve as inspiration for kids starting up school again.
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Editor’s Note: Let the story of the 4,000 beagles be a cautionary tale for Pennsylvania
It’s time to change the revenue structure for Dog Laws so officials can catch the bad guys sooner.
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Editor’s Note: Life lessons from a distant relative on doing what is right
What I uncovered about Elizabeth Willis DeHuff, author, painter and patron of Native American art in the Southwest.
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Editor’s Note: Trump’s meddling in Pennsylvania’s election demands a redress
The mountain of evidence against the former president and allies needs to be met with an indictment.
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Editor’s Note: Unchecked gun violence in Philly will continue as long as there is a lack of leadership
The result is a perpetual state of lawlessness exacerbated by officials failing to enforce existing laws.
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Editor’s Note: Remembering when marriage equality became a reality
June is Pride month and wedding bells will soon be ringing for same-sex couples.
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Editor’s Note: It may be time to rethink the role of the independent voter in primary elections
We ought to respect the unaffiliated voter’s choice to refuse to just ‘pick a team’
