Opinion
Opinion
It’s time to fund out-of-school time
Two lifelong educators explain the value – and urgency – of including the educational progeram in the state budget.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The deadly serious consequences of illegal employee misclassification
Low wages and employee misclassification often go hand-in-hand with unsafe job sites where safety rules are sometimes ignored.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.
Gun Control
Opinion
Opinion: Why I'm working to reduce gun violence
With the new session and a new majority, I will renew my fight for legislative action.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: The Sixers have a new process, and they’re trying to rush it
The pace at which 76 Place is pushing through is needlessly hurried and Philadelphians deserve answers.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.”
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: Dems are determined to stop voter ID, even if it comes at the expense of their top legislative goal
Let voters decide on the constitutional amendments instead of wasting time and resources on the dysfunction in Harrisburg.
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: Sex education is the elephant in our classrooms
Outdated curriculums, erratic guidelines and unenforceable state standards contribute to Pennsylvania's educational shortcomings.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.
Policy
Opinion
Opinion: PA has a cost of living crisis. Let local leaders help.
State lawmakers should eliminate a preemption on local minimum wage increases.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: Republican Party leaders deserve blame for 2022 midterm losses
Former JAG officer Sean Duffy calls for a leadership change at the Pennsylvania Republican Party.
News & Politics
Opinion
Opinion: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners.
Gun violence has permeated so much of our society that we are becoming numb to it.
News & Politics
Opinion
Passing voter ID can help restore trust in elections
An argument for why lawmakers owe it to their constituents to put the voter ID amendment on the ballot.
Publisher's Note
Opinion
Publisher’s Note: City & State events are your ticket to political influence
Stay politically agile by participating in our networking receptions, award ceremonies and policy summits.
Editor's Note
Opinion
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.
News & Politics
Opinion
Philadelphia mayoral candidates: Listen to the city’s Muslim community
It’s a solid voting bloc capable of wielding great influence this election cycle.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s Note: Looking back, looking forward
A 2022 to remember – and build on in the coming year.
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