The Inquirer Editorial BoardWhat I DoThis opinion was written by a group of journalists who work separately from the newsroom to debate matters of public interest.(215) 854-4000Trump is unredeemable. What about his enablers? | EditorialThe collective cowardice of those who support the president despite their better judgment has damaged the United States and forever stained each individual’s place in history.The Editorial Board Dec. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboardIf ‘skill games’ cannot be banned, Harrisburg must act to regulate and tax | EditorialGambling has become a crutch for lawmakers to avoid tough decisions about spending and revenue.The Editorial Board Dec. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboardIt’s Trump — not service members — who could benefit from a reminder about following the law | EditorialThere's nothing seditious about Democrats reminding military members not to follow unlawful orders.The Editorial Board Nov. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboardParker and City Council must find common ground on affordable housing | EditorialOfficials should find ways to work together — and with private developers — to achieve the mayor's goal of 30,000 new and renovated houses through her H.O.M.E. program.The Editorial Board Nov. 20, 2025Link copied to clipboardHarrisburg finally passes a state budget, but it comes at a steep cost for Pa.’s antipollution efforts | EditorialAfter four months of haggling, the General Assembly passed a $50.1 billion budget. Ultimately, the logjam was broken by a pledge to end the state's participation in an effort to stem greenhouse gases.The Editorial Board Nov. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboardA bright night for democracy as voters repudiate Trump’s scorched-earth policies | EditorialThe large turnouts for an off-year election showed voters were outraged and motivated by the president's overreach and failed policies.The Editorial Board Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboardEast Market Street needs smart new development, not another ‘Disney Hole’ | EditorialThere is opportunity for growth as the Sixers and Comcast move to demolish two blocks of mostly vacant storefronts across from the Fashion District.The Editorial Board Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboardL&I is underfunded and overworked. It’s also integral to Mayor Parker’s affordable housing plan. | EditorialThe mayor and City Council must work together to provide adequate staffing, restore full transparency, and insulate inspectors from political pressure.The Editorial Board Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardTrump dismisses affordability concerns as he rakes in billions. Most Americans aren’t that lucky. | EditorialMillions of Americans are struggling to keep up, but Trump — whose net worth has increased by $3 billion this year — claimed all the talk about affordability was a “con job.”The Editorial Board Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardThe U.S. must support Ukraine in peace deal, not help fulfill Putin’s wish list | EditorialThe Trump administration must not force Kyiv to capitulate to a Kremlin-friendly peace plan.The Editorial Board Nov. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboardA vote to release the Epstein files should only be Congress’ first step toward ensuring justice for victims | EditorialOnly the full release of the files may reveal why President Donald Trump has been so reluctant to act on a promise he made to his supporters.The Editorial Board Nov. 18, 2025Link copied to clipboardDemocrats caved on shutdown as Trump’s indifference to Americans suffering proved stronger | EditorialThe shutdown underscored clear policy differences between the two political parties: Trump and the Republicans do not care about everyday Americans.The Editorial Board Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboardFor Philly’s Greyhound bus terminal, the best way forward is by going in reverse | EditorialIt's been a long wait, but intercity bus riders may soon have a safe, accessible — and very familiar — terminal housed in the former space Greyhound occupied at 10th and Filbert Streets.The Editorial Board Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboardAmericans may go hungry, but Trump’s $300 million ballroom proceeds apace | EditorialThe Trump administration said it will not tap emergency funds to ensure roughly 42 million Americans — including nearly two million in Pennsylvania — continue receiving food benefits in November.The Editorial Board Oct. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboardTrump can no longer disguise the bigotry behind his administration’s immigration policies | EditorialIf you are an immigrant or even a naturalized citizen from a non-European country, you likely are included as those whom the president deemed “non-compatible with Western Civilization.”The Editorial Board Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboardKilling of suspected traffickers at sea was already abhorrent. Hegseth may have made it a war crime. | EditorialThe boat strikes must stop, and Congress should conduct a full investigation before the United States loses whatever is left of its moral authority to lead the free world.The Editorial Board Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboardCongress should renew Affordable Care Act subsidies — regardless of whether Trump cares | EditorialTrump treats healthcare like every other issue: mostly making nebulous, politically calculated statements that are counterproductive when leadership from the White House is needed.The Editorial Board Nov. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboardTrump makes a mockery of pardon power by blithely granting clemency to his allies | EditorialThe president began exploiting the system in his first term, but his pardon abuse has reached new lows with his return to the Oval Office.The Editorial Board Nov. 15, 2025Link copied to clipboardTrump’s tariffs face a skeptical Supreme Court, but only Congress can end the chaos | EditorialWhile the most dire predictions of a tariff-driven recession have not come to pass, it seems like it’s only a matter of time, as uncertainty pushes more and more economic indicators into the red.The Editorial Board Nov. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboardBy killing suspected drug traffickers at sea, Trump’s lawlessness enters a grim new phase | Editorial Experts said the president's boat strikes are illegal under maritime law or human rights conventions, and contradict long-standing U.S. military practices.The Editorial Board Nov. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
Trump is unredeemable. What about his enablers? | EditorialThe collective cowardice of those who support the president despite their better judgment has damaged the United States and forever stained each individual’s place in history.The Editorial Board Dec. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump is unredeemable. What about his enablers? | EditorialThe collective cowardice of those who support the president despite their better judgment has damaged the United States and forever stained each individual’s place in history.The Editorial Board Dec. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
If ‘skill games’ cannot be banned, Harrisburg must act to regulate and tax | EditorialGambling has become a crutch for lawmakers to avoid tough decisions about spending and revenue.The Editorial Board Dec. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
If ‘skill games’ cannot be banned, Harrisburg must act to regulate and tax | EditorialGambling has become a crutch for lawmakers to avoid tough decisions about spending and revenue.The Editorial Board Dec. 6, 2025Link copied to clipboard
It’s Trump — not service members — who could benefit from a reminder about following the law | EditorialThere's nothing seditious about Democrats reminding military members not to follow unlawful orders.The Editorial Board Nov. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
It’s Trump — not service members — who could benefit from a reminder about following the law | EditorialThere's nothing seditious about Democrats reminding military members not to follow unlawful orders.The Editorial Board Nov. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Parker and City Council must find common ground on affordable housing | EditorialOfficials should find ways to work together — and with private developers — to achieve the mayor's goal of 30,000 new and renovated houses through her H.O.M.E. program.The Editorial Board Nov. 20, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Parker and City Council must find common ground on affordable housing | EditorialOfficials should find ways to work together — and with private developers — to achieve the mayor's goal of 30,000 new and renovated houses through her H.O.M.E. program.The Editorial Board Nov. 20, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Harrisburg finally passes a state budget, but it comes at a steep cost for Pa.’s antipollution efforts | EditorialAfter four months of haggling, the General Assembly passed a $50.1 billion budget. Ultimately, the logjam was broken by a pledge to end the state's participation in an effort to stem greenhouse gases.The Editorial Board Nov. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Harrisburg finally passes a state budget, but it comes at a steep cost for Pa.’s antipollution efforts | EditorialAfter four months of haggling, the General Assembly passed a $50.1 billion budget. Ultimately, the logjam was broken by a pledge to end the state's participation in an effort to stem greenhouse gases.The Editorial Board Nov. 13, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A bright night for democracy as voters repudiate Trump’s scorched-earth policies | EditorialThe large turnouts for an off-year election showed voters were outraged and motivated by the president's overreach and failed policies.The Editorial Board Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A bright night for democracy as voters repudiate Trump’s scorched-earth policies | EditorialThe large turnouts for an off-year election showed voters were outraged and motivated by the president's overreach and failed policies.The Editorial Board Nov. 5, 2025Link copied to clipboard
East Market Street needs smart new development, not another ‘Disney Hole’ | EditorialThere is opportunity for growth as the Sixers and Comcast move to demolish two blocks of mostly vacant storefronts across from the Fashion District.The Editorial Board Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
East Market Street needs smart new development, not another ‘Disney Hole’ | EditorialThere is opportunity for growth as the Sixers and Comcast move to demolish two blocks of mostly vacant storefronts across from the Fashion District.The Editorial Board Oct. 30, 2025Link copied to clipboard
L&I is underfunded and overworked. It’s also integral to Mayor Parker’s affordable housing plan. | EditorialThe mayor and City Council must work together to provide adequate staffing, restore full transparency, and insulate inspectors from political pressure.The Editorial Board Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
L&I is underfunded and overworked. It’s also integral to Mayor Parker’s affordable housing plan. | EditorialThe mayor and City Council must work together to provide adequate staffing, restore full transparency, and insulate inspectors from political pressure.The Editorial Board Dec. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump dismisses affordability concerns as he rakes in billions. Most Americans aren’t that lucky. | EditorialMillions of Americans are struggling to keep up, but Trump — whose net worth has increased by $3 billion this year — claimed all the talk about affordability was a “con job.”The Editorial Board Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump dismisses affordability concerns as he rakes in billions. Most Americans aren’t that lucky. | EditorialMillions of Americans are struggling to keep up, but Trump — whose net worth has increased by $3 billion this year — claimed all the talk about affordability was a “con job.”The Editorial Board Dec. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The U.S. must support Ukraine in peace deal, not help fulfill Putin’s wish list | EditorialThe Trump administration must not force Kyiv to capitulate to a Kremlin-friendly peace plan.The Editorial Board Nov. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
The U.S. must support Ukraine in peace deal, not help fulfill Putin’s wish list | EditorialThe Trump administration must not force Kyiv to capitulate to a Kremlin-friendly peace plan.The Editorial Board Nov. 25, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A vote to release the Epstein files should only be Congress’ first step toward ensuring justice for victims | EditorialOnly the full release of the files may reveal why President Donald Trump has been so reluctant to act on a promise he made to his supporters.The Editorial Board Nov. 18, 2025Link copied to clipboard
A vote to release the Epstein files should only be Congress’ first step toward ensuring justice for victims | EditorialOnly the full release of the files may reveal why President Donald Trump has been so reluctant to act on a promise he made to his supporters.The Editorial Board Nov. 18, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Democrats caved on shutdown as Trump’s indifference to Americans suffering proved stronger | EditorialThe shutdown underscored clear policy differences between the two political parties: Trump and the Republicans do not care about everyday Americans.The Editorial Board Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Democrats caved on shutdown as Trump’s indifference to Americans suffering proved stronger | EditorialThe shutdown underscored clear policy differences between the two political parties: Trump and the Republicans do not care about everyday Americans.The Editorial Board Nov. 11, 2025Link copied to clipboard
For Philly’s Greyhound bus terminal, the best way forward is by going in reverse | EditorialIt's been a long wait, but intercity bus riders may soon have a safe, accessible — and very familiar — terminal housed in the former space Greyhound occupied at 10th and Filbert Streets.The Editorial Board Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
For Philly’s Greyhound bus terminal, the best way forward is by going in reverse | EditorialIt's been a long wait, but intercity bus riders may soon have a safe, accessible — and very familiar — terminal housed in the former space Greyhound occupied at 10th and Filbert Streets.The Editorial Board Nov. 4, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Americans may go hungry, but Trump’s $300 million ballroom proceeds apace | EditorialThe Trump administration said it will not tap emergency funds to ensure roughly 42 million Americans — including nearly two million in Pennsylvania — continue receiving food benefits in November.The Editorial Board Oct. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Americans may go hungry, but Trump’s $300 million ballroom proceeds apace | EditorialThe Trump administration said it will not tap emergency funds to ensure roughly 42 million Americans — including nearly two million in Pennsylvania — continue receiving food benefits in November.The Editorial Board Oct. 28, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump can no longer disguise the bigotry behind his administration’s immigration policies | EditorialIf you are an immigrant or even a naturalized citizen from a non-European country, you likely are included as those whom the president deemed “non-compatible with Western Civilization.”The Editorial Board Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump can no longer disguise the bigotry behind his administration’s immigration policies | EditorialIf you are an immigrant or even a naturalized citizen from a non-European country, you likely are included as those whom the president deemed “non-compatible with Western Civilization.”The Editorial Board Dec. 9, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Killing of suspected traffickers at sea was already abhorrent. Hegseth may have made it a war crime. | EditorialThe boat strikes must stop, and Congress should conduct a full investigation before the United States loses whatever is left of its moral authority to lead the free world.The Editorial Board Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Killing of suspected traffickers at sea was already abhorrent. Hegseth may have made it a war crime. | EditorialThe boat strikes must stop, and Congress should conduct a full investigation before the United States loses whatever is left of its moral authority to lead the free world.The Editorial Board Dec. 2, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Congress should renew Affordable Care Act subsidies — regardless of whether Trump cares | EditorialTrump treats healthcare like every other issue: mostly making nebulous, politically calculated statements that are counterproductive when leadership from the White House is needed.The Editorial Board Nov. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Congress should renew Affordable Care Act subsidies — regardless of whether Trump cares | EditorialTrump treats healthcare like every other issue: mostly making nebulous, politically calculated statements that are counterproductive when leadership from the White House is needed.The Editorial Board Nov. 22, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump makes a mockery of pardon power by blithely granting clemency to his allies | EditorialThe president began exploiting the system in his first term, but his pardon abuse has reached new lows with his return to the Oval Office.The Editorial Board Nov. 15, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump makes a mockery of pardon power by blithely granting clemency to his allies | EditorialThe president began exploiting the system in his first term, but his pardon abuse has reached new lows with his return to the Oval Office.The Editorial Board Nov. 15, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s tariffs face a skeptical Supreme Court, but only Congress can end the chaos | EditorialWhile the most dire predictions of a tariff-driven recession have not come to pass, it seems like it’s only a matter of time, as uncertainty pushes more and more economic indicators into the red.The Editorial Board Nov. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s tariffs face a skeptical Supreme Court, but only Congress can end the chaos | EditorialWhile the most dire predictions of a tariff-driven recession have not come to pass, it seems like it’s only a matter of time, as uncertainty pushes more and more economic indicators into the red.The Editorial Board Nov. 8, 2025Link copied to clipboard
By killing suspected drug traffickers at sea, Trump’s lawlessness enters a grim new phase | Editorial Experts said the president's boat strikes are illegal under maritime law or human rights conventions, and contradict long-standing U.S. military practices.The Editorial Board Nov. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard
By killing suspected drug traffickers at sea, Trump’s lawlessness enters a grim new phase | Editorial Experts said the president's boat strikes are illegal under maritime law or human rights conventions, and contradict long-standing U.S. military practices.The Editorial Board Nov. 1, 2025Link copied to clipboard