OpinionU.S.-Venezuela prisoner swap is a chilling reminder of Trump’s scorn for the rule of law | EditorialThe return of 10 U.S. citizens in exchange for 250 deportees who were sent to El Salvador in March underscored the blatantly illegal way the Oval Office upended these immigrants' lives.
OpinionU.S.-Venezuela prisoner swap is a chilling reminder of Trump’s scorn for the rule of law | EditorialThe return of 10 U.S. citizens in exchange for 250 deportees who were sent to El Salvador in March underscored the blatantly illegal way the Oval Office upended these immigrants' lives.
OpinionWhether he survives the Epstein scandal or not, Trump has shown his true colors to the MAGA faithful | Editorial
OpinionWhether he survives the Epstein scandal or not, Trump has shown his true colors to the MAGA faithful | Editorial
OpinionSharif Street can run for Congress, but he shouldn’t run the state Democratic Party at the same time | Editorial
OpinionSharif Street can run for Congress, but he shouldn’t run the state Democratic Party at the same time | Editorial
OpinionOf Trump’s many motley appointments, Emil Bove may be the most worrisome of them all | EditorialWhile in an interim role at the Justice Department, Bove fired those who prosecuted Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection cases, and is accused by a whistleblower of urging colleagues to ignore court orders.
OpinionOf Trump’s many motley appointments, Emil Bove may be the most worrisome of them all | EditorialWhile in an interim role at the Justice Department, Bove fired those who prosecuted Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection cases, and is accused by a whistleblower of urging colleagues to ignore court orders.
OpinionFinger-pointing by Trump overlooks the real calamity of the Texas floods | EditorialThere is plenty of blame to go around, but one thing appears clear: Donald Trump’s continued denial of climate change helps to fuel death and destruction across the country.
OpinionFinger-pointing by Trump overlooks the real calamity of the Texas floods | EditorialThere is plenty of blame to go around, but one thing appears clear: Donald Trump’s continued denial of climate change helps to fuel death and destruction across the country.
OpinionBy bringing the trash strike to an end with a new deal for DC 33, Parker passes a major test | EditorialWhile the deal might represent a triumph for fiscal prudence, the hardworking men and women of District Council 33 did little to hide their disappointment about the terms of the new contract.
OpinionBy bringing the trash strike to an end with a new deal for DC 33, Parker passes a major test | EditorialWhile the deal might represent a triumph for fiscal prudence, the hardworking men and women of District Council 33 did little to hide their disappointment about the terms of the new contract.
OpinionIt’s past time for both sides to find a way to end Philadelphia’s contentious trash strike | EditorialAs a first step, Mayor Parker and her counterpart at the negotiating table, Greg Boulware, president of AFSCME District Council 33, must dial down the deeply personal and counterproductive rhetoric.
OpinionIt’s past time for both sides to find a way to end Philadelphia’s contentious trash strike | EditorialAs a first step, Mayor Parker and her counterpart at the negotiating table, Greg Boulware, president of AFSCME District Council 33, must dial down the deeply personal and counterproductive rhetoric.
OpinionAmerica’s big birthday year is coming. Will Philadelphia be ready? | EditorialHow the city performs in the face of a series of high-profile events in 2026 will likely define its image for decades to come.
OpinionAmerica’s big birthday year is coming. Will Philadelphia be ready? | EditorialHow the city performs in the face of a series of high-profile events in 2026 will likely define its image for decades to come.
OpinionFounders’ grievances against King George echo in Trump’s royal presidency | EditorialThe U.S. has long struggled to live up to the ideals laid out in the declaration and the Constitution. But no president has actively undermined American institutions like Donald Trump.
OpinionFounders’ grievances against King George echo in Trump’s royal presidency | EditorialThe U.S. has long struggled to live up to the ideals laid out in the declaration and the Constitution. But no president has actively undermined American institutions like Donald Trump.
OpinionDonald Trump’s shortsighted, ugly, terrible, horrible, no good, very bad bill | EditorialRepublicans' massive economic and domestic policy proposal is a bankrupt bill — both morally and fiscally.
OpinionDonald Trump’s shortsighted, ugly, terrible, horrible, no good, very bad bill | EditorialRepublicans' massive economic and domestic policy proposal is a bankrupt bill — both morally and fiscally.
OpinionWhen it comes to Iran’s nuclear program, ‘obliterated’ doesn’t mean what it used to | EditorialWhether Iran’s nuclear program was set back months or years obscures Trump’s bigger failure: Bombing Iran solved nothing and may ultimately increase the danger.
OpinionWhen it comes to Iran’s nuclear program, ‘obliterated’ doesn’t mean what it used to | EditorialWhether Iran’s nuclear program was set back months or years obscures Trump’s bigger failure: Bombing Iran solved nothing and may ultimately increase the danger.
OpinionCouncil tradition shouldn’t upend Mayor Parker’s housing plans | EditorialThere is no law on the books that requires all land-use decisions be made by district councilmembers. Council should not allow a single person to make these decisions.
OpinionCouncil tradition shouldn’t upend Mayor Parker’s housing plans | EditorialThere is no law on the books that requires all land-use decisions be made by district councilmembers. Council should not allow a single person to make these decisions.
OpinionA feckless president makes a reckless choice as U.S. bombs Iran | EditorialCasting aside decades of diplomacy and a promise to end wars not start them, Donald Trump sent B-2 stealth bombers and nuclear submarines to attack three nuclear facilities in Iran.
OpinionA feckless president makes a reckless choice as U.S. bombs Iran | EditorialCasting aside decades of diplomacy and a promise to end wars not start them, Donald Trump sent B-2 stealth bombers and nuclear submarines to attack three nuclear facilities in Iran.
OpinionKeep public notices public | EditorialA bill by Doug Mastriano would remove public notices from newspapers, limiting access to important information like budget proposals, zoning changes, and proposed tax increases.
OpinionKeep public notices public | EditorialA bill by Doug Mastriano would remove public notices from newspapers, limiting access to important information like budget proposals, zoning changes, and proposed tax increases.
OpinionHarrisburg can’t afford to let SEPTA fail | EditorialGiven the impact to education, traffic, and economic development, the General Assembly must find a bipartisan solution that sustainably funds transit in Pennsylvania.
OpinionHarrisburg can’t afford to let SEPTA fail | EditorialGiven the impact to education, traffic, and economic development, the General Assembly must find a bipartisan solution that sustainably funds transit in Pennsylvania.
OpinionAnti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests were a success, yet Democrats fail to meet the moment | EditorialMillions marched in events held in cities and towns across America, including an estimated 80,000 in Philadelphia. But more must be done to turn a one-day event into a sustained movement.
OpinionAnti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests were a success, yet Democrats fail to meet the moment | EditorialMillions marched in events held in cities and towns across America, including an estimated 80,000 in Philadelphia. But more must be done to turn a one-day event into a sustained movement.
OpinionTrump’s morally bankrupt mass deportation plan revels in cruelty and brutality | EditorialThe U.S. has every right to control who enters the country, and deporting immigrants who commit violent offenses has near-universal support. But the president's policy is anathema to American values.
OpinionTrump’s morally bankrupt mass deportation plan revels in cruelty and brutality | EditorialThe U.S. has every right to control who enters the country, and deporting immigrants who commit violent offenses has near-universal support. But the president's policy is anathema to American values.
OpinionCompromise city budget brings modest tax cuts and money for housing | EditorialUnder threat of a tax lawsuit and potential federal funding cuts, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's budget represents a sensible path forward.
OpinionCompromise city budget brings modest tax cuts and money for housing | EditorialUnder threat of a tax lawsuit and potential federal funding cuts, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker's budget represents a sensible path forward.