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) 854-4000No more gambling with public health: Pa. must ban skill games | EditorialIn the gambling industry food chain that preys on the most vulnerable, skill games are among the bottom-feeders. After a decision by the state’s highest court, Harrisburg must act.The Editorial Board June 19, 2026Link copied to clipboardTrump is losing in courts, Congress, and the polls. Be more worried, not less. | EditorialThe courts and Congress are pushing back. But the damage is mounting, and complacency may be the biggest threat of all.The Editorial Board June 14, 2026Link copied to clipboardProtect kids from online gambling | EditorialMuch of the blame for the explosion in legal online gambling and sports betting sites rests with Pennsylvania lawmakers. Now, kids are getting ensnared in Harrisburg’s gambling racket.The Editorial Board June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardIn standing up for human dignity over AI, Pope Leo sets the example for other world leaders | EditorialWith tech bros focused on making a fortune and President Donald Trump caring mainly about himself, it was a welcome relief to see a grown-up step into the AI debate.The Editorial Board May 31, 2026Link copied to clipboardAs school district looks to rightsize, underperforming charters must also face scrutiny | EditorialWhile demographic trends have contributed to the decline in district enrollment over the years, it is undeniable that the growth of charter schools has played an important role.The Editorial Board May 21, 2026Link copied to clipboardBeyond vaccines, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Co. have a public health outrage for just about everybody | EditorialThe secretary and the Trump administration keep choosing special interests over Americans’ well-being.The Editorial Board May 14, 2026Link copied to clipboardSheriff Rochelle Bilal keeps saying her office is working fine, but the facts on the ground tell another story | EditorialThe sheriff told City Council she needs a 54% funding increase, but based on her performance, what Bilal needs is to get her office in order.The Editorial Board May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboardPhilly, take a World Cup bow | EditorialThe world’s biggest sporting event isn’t finished yet, but the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has made its case — with quiet competence and genuine hospitality.The Editorial Board June 18, 2026Link copied to clipboardBilal’s shake-up won’t fix what ails the sheriff’s office | EditorialA recently announced restructuring plan is a step forward, but the city needs to go further.The Editorial Board June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboardIllegal and immoral, Trump-ordered killings of alleged drug smugglers at sea come with a cost to America’s soul | EditorialMore than 200 people have been summarily executed under the Trump administration’s policy of shoot first and answer no legal questions.The Editorial Board June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboardClash at N.J. ICE detainment facility spotlights the cruelty and folly of Trump’s immigration policies | EditorialDetainees at Delaney Hall have cited crowded conditions, lack of climate control, poor food quality, lack of access to clean water, and medical treatment.The Editorial Board May 28, 2026Link copied to clipboardPhiladelphia ballot questions: Recommendations on two City Charter amendments | EndorsementTuesday’s ballot includes proposals on retirement savings plans for private-sector workers and a new office to oversee the care of young people involved in the child welfare and legal systems.The Editorial Board May 19, 2026Link copied to clipboardA rough weekend for Philly sports fans | EditorialDespite the performances of the Flyers and Sixers, sports fans still have plenty to look forward to this year.The Editorial Board May 12, 2026Link copied to clipboardEven with its checkered history, City Council’s protest during the school board’s closure vote marked a new low | EditorialImproving the quality of Philadelphia schools, not petty posturing, should be the top priority of everyone in the city — especially our elected leaders.The Editorial Board May 5, 2026Link copied to clipboardTrump’s war of choice in Iran ends with humiliating concessions | EditorialNone of the goals the president initially stated were attained, and the final terms of the peace deal remain secret, while Trump tries to claim victory for a war he started and lost.The Editorial Board June 16, 2026Link copied to clipboardCity Hall failed the school district. Now Philly’s kids will pay for it. | EditorialStudents have been reversing pandemic-era learning declines. An impasse over how to close a $300 million budget gap puts that progress at risk.The Editorial Board June 8, 2026Link copied to clipboardWhether in Harrisburg or City Hall, lawmakers owe taxpayers a fiscally sound budget that’s delivered on time | EditorialAfter breaking their budget deadline the last two years, state legislators have no excuse for delay. In Philadelphia, leaders must balance responsible governance with ambitious new thinking.The Editorial Board June 2, 2026Link copied to clipboardPresident Trump is stealing your money to pay for crime and insurrection | EditorialHis $1.776 billion supposed settlement of his own lawsuit stands out even in a historically corrupt administration.The Editorial Board May 22, 2026Link copied to clipboardPresident Trump’s top employees are meeting expectations, unfortunately | EditorialThe qualities that got Sean Duffy and Kash Patel hired have made them candidates for the administration’s next high-profile firing.The Editorial Board May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboardAfter a Supreme Court ruling that was an affront to history, some states can’t wait to turn back the clock on voting rights | EditorialAfter long ago overcoming racist efforts to dilute the power of voters of color, the conservative justices have unreasonably made it more difficult to challenge discriminatory legislative maps.The Editorial Board May 11, 2026Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
No more gambling with public health: Pa. must ban skill games | EditorialIn the gambling industry food chain that preys on the most vulnerable, skill games are among the bottom-feeders. After a decision by the state’s highest court, Harrisburg must act.The Editorial Board June 19, 2026Link copied to clipboard
No more gambling with public health: Pa. must ban skill games | EditorialIn the gambling industry food chain that preys on the most vulnerable, skill games are among the bottom-feeders. After a decision by the state’s highest court, Harrisburg must act.The Editorial Board June 19, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump is losing in courts, Congress, and the polls. Be more worried, not less. | EditorialThe courts and Congress are pushing back. But the damage is mounting, and complacency may be the biggest threat of all.The Editorial Board June 14, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump is losing in courts, Congress, and the polls. Be more worried, not less. | EditorialThe courts and Congress are pushing back. But the damage is mounting, and complacency may be the biggest threat of all.The Editorial Board June 14, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Protect kids from online gambling | EditorialMuch of the blame for the explosion in legal online gambling and sports betting sites rests with Pennsylvania lawmakers. Now, kids are getting ensnared in Harrisburg’s gambling racket.The Editorial Board June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Protect kids from online gambling | EditorialMuch of the blame for the explosion in legal online gambling and sports betting sites rests with Pennsylvania lawmakers. Now, kids are getting ensnared in Harrisburg’s gambling racket.The Editorial Board June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
In standing up for human dignity over AI, Pope Leo sets the example for other world leaders | EditorialWith tech bros focused on making a fortune and President Donald Trump caring mainly about himself, it was a welcome relief to see a grown-up step into the AI debate.The Editorial Board May 31, 2026Link copied to clipboard
In standing up for human dignity over AI, Pope Leo sets the example for other world leaders | EditorialWith tech bros focused on making a fortune and President Donald Trump caring mainly about himself, it was a welcome relief to see a grown-up step into the AI debate.The Editorial Board May 31, 2026Link copied to clipboard
As school district looks to rightsize, underperforming charters must also face scrutiny | EditorialWhile demographic trends have contributed to the decline in district enrollment over the years, it is undeniable that the growth of charter schools has played an important role.The Editorial Board May 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard
As school district looks to rightsize, underperforming charters must also face scrutiny | EditorialWhile demographic trends have contributed to the decline in district enrollment over the years, it is undeniable that the growth of charter schools has played an important role.The Editorial Board May 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Beyond vaccines, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Co. have a public health outrage for just about everybody | EditorialThe secretary and the Trump administration keep choosing special interests over Americans’ well-being.The Editorial Board May 14, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Beyond vaccines, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Co. have a public health outrage for just about everybody | EditorialThe secretary and the Trump administration keep choosing special interests over Americans’ well-being.The Editorial Board May 14, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal keeps saying her office is working fine, but the facts on the ground tell another story | EditorialThe sheriff told City Council she needs a 54% funding increase, but based on her performance, what Bilal needs is to get her office in order.The Editorial Board May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sheriff Rochelle Bilal keeps saying her office is working fine, but the facts on the ground tell another story | EditorialThe sheriff told City Council she needs a 54% funding increase, but based on her performance, what Bilal needs is to get her office in order.The Editorial Board May 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Philly, take a World Cup bow | EditorialThe world’s biggest sporting event isn’t finished yet, but the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has made its case — with quiet competence and genuine hospitality.The Editorial Board June 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Philly, take a World Cup bow | EditorialThe world’s biggest sporting event isn’t finished yet, but the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection has made its case — with quiet competence and genuine hospitality.The Editorial Board June 18, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Bilal’s shake-up won’t fix what ails the sheriff’s office | EditorialA recently announced restructuring plan is a step forward, but the city needs to go further.The Editorial Board June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Bilal’s shake-up won’t fix what ails the sheriff’s office | EditorialA recently announced restructuring plan is a step forward, but the city needs to go further.The Editorial Board June 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Illegal and immoral, Trump-ordered killings of alleged drug smugglers at sea come with a cost to America’s soul | EditorialMore than 200 people have been summarily executed under the Trump administration’s policy of shoot first and answer no legal questions.The Editorial Board June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Illegal and immoral, Trump-ordered killings of alleged drug smugglers at sea come with a cost to America’s soul | EditorialMore than 200 people have been summarily executed under the Trump administration’s policy of shoot first and answer no legal questions.The Editorial Board June 4, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Clash at N.J. ICE detainment facility spotlights the cruelty and folly of Trump’s immigration policies | EditorialDetainees at Delaney Hall have cited crowded conditions, lack of climate control, poor food quality, lack of access to clean water, and medical treatment.The Editorial Board May 28, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Clash at N.J. ICE detainment facility spotlights the cruelty and folly of Trump’s immigration policies | EditorialDetainees at Delaney Hall have cited crowded conditions, lack of climate control, poor food quality, lack of access to clean water, and medical treatment.The Editorial Board May 28, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia ballot questions: Recommendations on two City Charter amendments | EndorsementTuesday’s ballot includes proposals on retirement savings plans for private-sector workers and a new office to oversee the care of young people involved in the child welfare and legal systems.The Editorial Board May 19, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Philadelphia ballot questions: Recommendations on two City Charter amendments | EndorsementTuesday’s ballot includes proposals on retirement savings plans for private-sector workers and a new office to oversee the care of young people involved in the child welfare and legal systems.The Editorial Board May 19, 2026Link copied to clipboard
A rough weekend for Philly sports fans | EditorialDespite the performances of the Flyers and Sixers, sports fans still have plenty to look forward to this year.The Editorial Board May 12, 2026Link copied to clipboard
A rough weekend for Philly sports fans | EditorialDespite the performances of the Flyers and Sixers, sports fans still have plenty to look forward to this year.The Editorial Board May 12, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Even with its checkered history, City Council’s protest during the school board’s closure vote marked a new low | EditorialImproving the quality of Philadelphia schools, not petty posturing, should be the top priority of everyone in the city — especially our elected leaders.The Editorial Board May 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Even with its checkered history, City Council’s protest during the school board’s closure vote marked a new low | EditorialImproving the quality of Philadelphia schools, not petty posturing, should be the top priority of everyone in the city — especially our elected leaders.The Editorial Board May 5, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s war of choice in Iran ends with humiliating concessions | EditorialNone of the goals the president initially stated were attained, and the final terms of the peace deal remain secret, while Trump tries to claim victory for a war he started and lost.The Editorial Board June 16, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s war of choice in Iran ends with humiliating concessions | EditorialNone of the goals the president initially stated were attained, and the final terms of the peace deal remain secret, while Trump tries to claim victory for a war he started and lost.The Editorial Board June 16, 2026Link copied to clipboard
City Hall failed the school district. Now Philly’s kids will pay for it. | EditorialStudents have been reversing pandemic-era learning declines. An impasse over how to close a $300 million budget gap puts that progress at risk.The Editorial Board June 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
City Hall failed the school district. Now Philly’s kids will pay for it. | EditorialStudents have been reversing pandemic-era learning declines. An impasse over how to close a $300 million budget gap puts that progress at risk.The Editorial Board June 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Whether in Harrisburg or City Hall, lawmakers owe taxpayers a fiscally sound budget that’s delivered on time | EditorialAfter breaking their budget deadline the last two years, state legislators have no excuse for delay. In Philadelphia, leaders must balance responsible governance with ambitious new thinking.The Editorial Board June 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Whether in Harrisburg or City Hall, lawmakers owe taxpayers a fiscally sound budget that’s delivered on time | EditorialAfter breaking their budget deadline the last two years, state legislators have no excuse for delay. In Philadelphia, leaders must balance responsible governance with ambitious new thinking.The Editorial Board June 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
President Trump is stealing your money to pay for crime and insurrection | EditorialHis $1.776 billion supposed settlement of his own lawsuit stands out even in a historically corrupt administration.The Editorial Board May 22, 2026Link copied to clipboard
President Trump is stealing your money to pay for crime and insurrection | EditorialHis $1.776 billion supposed settlement of his own lawsuit stands out even in a historically corrupt administration.The Editorial Board May 22, 2026Link copied to clipboard
President Trump’s top employees are meeting expectations, unfortunately | EditorialThe qualities that got Sean Duffy and Kash Patel hired have made them candidates for the administration’s next high-profile firing.The Editorial Board May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
President Trump’s top employees are meeting expectations, unfortunately | EditorialThe qualities that got Sean Duffy and Kash Patel hired have made them candidates for the administration’s next high-profile firing.The Editorial Board May 17, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After a Supreme Court ruling that was an affront to history, some states can’t wait to turn back the clock on voting rights | EditorialAfter long ago overcoming racist efforts to dilute the power of voters of color, the conservative justices have unreasonably made it more difficult to challenge discriminatory legislative maps.The Editorial Board May 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After a Supreme Court ruling that was an affront to history, some states can’t wait to turn back the clock on voting rights | EditorialAfter long ago overcoming racist efforts to dilute the power of voters of color, the conservative justices have unreasonably made it more difficult to challenge discriminatory legislative maps.The Editorial Board May 11, 2026Link copied to clipboard