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) 854-4000Sheriff 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 clipboardSEPTA’s decision to focus on housing, not parking, is a win for Southeastern Pennsylvania | EditorialEncouraging new housing, retail, and job opportunities close to existing stations and routes offers a much larger community benefit than building yet another parking garage.The Editorial Board April 30, 2026Link copied to clipboardCity Council’s threats over the school closure plan won’t help Philadelphia’s students | EditorialWhile politicians are happy to grandstand in favor of keeping specific schools open, they are less forthcoming about which schools should be closed instead.The Editorial Board April 23, 2026Link copied to clipboardHungary’s Viktor Orbán was called ‘Trump before Trump.’ Will the president also follow him in defeat? | EditorialHungarian voters demonstrated that even a hollowed-out democracy can still speak for the people — that may bode ill for Republicans in upcoming elections.The Editorial Board April 15, 2026Link copied to clipboardCeasefire leaves America with little to show for Trump’s war of choice | EditorialThe might of the U.S. military remains unquestionable, but America’s standing in the world has been demolished, and the president’s vacuous, unpredictable nature reaffirmed.The Editorial Board April 8, 2026Link copied to clipboardImproving safety on Philadelphia’s roads is just as important as preventing violent crime in its streets | EditorialDespite the promise of successive administrations to eliminate traffic deaths, the toll remains stubbornly high.The Editorial Board April 2, 2026Link copied to clipboardSheriff’s office continues to fail Philadelphians | EditorialUnder Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's leadership, the department consistently underperforms on its basic functions, including issuing deeds after property auctions.The Editorial Board March 26, 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 clipboardAfter a third attempt on his life, Trump could work to make America safer again | EditorialThe president could help bring a divided country together by having Democrats and Republicans work on bipartisan legislation to help reduce gun violence.The Editorial Board April 26, 2026Link copied to clipboardAmericans continue to bear the cost of Trump’s chaos | EditorialThe average U.S. family will pay more than $2,500 this year thanks to the president’s tariffs, even as Trump’s war of choice in Iran adds to the price pressures on consumers.The Editorial Board April 21, 2026Link copied to clipboardAfter garage collapse, CHOP should abandon the Grays Ferry project | EditorialThe seven-level structure, meant to relieve parking pressure for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia workers, was widely seen as an imposition on the Grays Ferry neighborhood.The Editorial Board April 13, 2026Link copied to clipboardFor a world in search of hopeful holiday messages, Trump’s profane social media rant stands out for all the wrong reasons | EditorialOn Easter, three very different American leaders offered their distinctive outlook on a moment when the entire globe seems to be struggling to adhere to the spiritual instruction “Peace be with you.”The Editorial Board April 7, 2026Link copied to clipboardPete Hegseth’s holy war | EditorialThe defense secretary’s tacit endorsement of war crimes, attacks on press freedom, and use of religious rhetoric to justify Operation Epic Fury are the latest examples of his toxic leadership style.The Editorial Board March 31, 2026Link copied to clipboardThe cost of Trump’s war with Iran keeps rising | EditorialThe president's sledgehammer diplomacy has left the U.S. increasingly isolated, while undermining its global leadership and making for a more dangerous and divided world.The Editorial Board March 23, 2026Link copied to clipboardWhether at the Fed or the DOJ, Senate must protect institutional independence from Trump’s political pressure | EditorialPresident Donald Trump has shown he will abuse his power to influence U.S. monetary policy or go after political enemies. Congress must assert its own power to rein in the administration.The Editorial Board May 3, 2026Link copied to clipboardTrump chose to go to war with Iran. Now he has no idea what to do. | EditorialTrump’s mismanagement has resulted in death, destruction, wasted tax dollars, and a huge loss in respect for the United States — all to accomplish nothing.The Editorial Board April 25, 2026Link copied to clipboardChris Rabb in the Democratic primary for Pa. 3rd Congressional District | EndorsementAt a moment when the nation’s fundamental values are under attack in Washington, the pugnacious Rabb is the kind of leader voters in the 3rd District need.The Editorial Board April 20, 2026Link copied to clipboardWith plans for a new train line, Gov. Sherrill caters to a part of N.J. that often feels overlooked | EditorialThe new Camden-Glassboro rail line expands access to public transportation in South Jersey, where residents often feel ignored by state officials compared with their neighbors to the north.The Editorial Board April 9, 2026Link copied to clipboardTrump’s bad week: Botched war abroad and legal setbacks at home | EditorialThe president sounded defeated as he tried to make the case for a needless war that is costing taxpayers more than $1 billion a day while spurring inflation and killing civilians and U.S. soldiers.The Editorial Board April 3, 2026Link copied to clipboardSAVE America Act is GOP’s latest attempt at voter suppression | EditorialThe proposal’s requirements could disenfranchise 21 million eligible voters, including many elderly, low-income, and rural citizens.The Editorial Board March 27, 2026Link copied to clipboardSee more stories
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
SEPTA’s decision to focus on housing, not parking, is a win for Southeastern Pennsylvania | EditorialEncouraging new housing, retail, and job opportunities close to existing stations and routes offers a much larger community benefit than building yet another parking garage.The Editorial Board April 30, 2026Link copied to clipboard
SEPTA’s decision to focus on housing, not parking, is a win for Southeastern Pennsylvania | EditorialEncouraging new housing, retail, and job opportunities close to existing stations and routes offers a much larger community benefit than building yet another parking garage.The Editorial Board April 30, 2026Link copied to clipboard
City Council’s threats over the school closure plan won’t help Philadelphia’s students | EditorialWhile politicians are happy to grandstand in favor of keeping specific schools open, they are less forthcoming about which schools should be closed instead.The Editorial Board April 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
City Council’s threats over the school closure plan won’t help Philadelphia’s students | EditorialWhile politicians are happy to grandstand in favor of keeping specific schools open, they are less forthcoming about which schools should be closed instead.The Editorial Board April 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was called ‘Trump before Trump.’ Will the president also follow him in defeat? | EditorialHungarian voters demonstrated that even a hollowed-out democracy can still speak for the people — that may bode ill for Republicans in upcoming elections.The Editorial Board April 15, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was called ‘Trump before Trump.’ Will the president also follow him in defeat? | EditorialHungarian voters demonstrated that even a hollowed-out democracy can still speak for the people — that may bode ill for Republicans in upcoming elections.The Editorial Board April 15, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Ceasefire leaves America with little to show for Trump’s war of choice | EditorialThe might of the U.S. military remains unquestionable, but America’s standing in the world has been demolished, and the president’s vacuous, unpredictable nature reaffirmed.The Editorial Board April 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Ceasefire leaves America with little to show for Trump’s war of choice | EditorialThe might of the U.S. military remains unquestionable, but America’s standing in the world has been demolished, and the president’s vacuous, unpredictable nature reaffirmed.The Editorial Board April 8, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Improving safety on Philadelphia’s roads is just as important as preventing violent crime in its streets | EditorialDespite the promise of successive administrations to eliminate traffic deaths, the toll remains stubbornly high.The Editorial Board April 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Improving safety on Philadelphia’s roads is just as important as preventing violent crime in its streets | EditorialDespite the promise of successive administrations to eliminate traffic deaths, the toll remains stubbornly high.The Editorial Board April 2, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sheriff’s office continues to fail Philadelphians | EditorialUnder Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's leadership, the department consistently underperforms on its basic functions, including issuing deeds after property auctions.The Editorial Board March 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Sheriff’s office continues to fail Philadelphians | EditorialUnder Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's leadership, the department consistently underperforms on its basic functions, including issuing deeds after property auctions.The Editorial Board March 26, 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
After a third attempt on his life, Trump could work to make America safer again | EditorialThe president could help bring a divided country together by having Democrats and Republicans work on bipartisan legislation to help reduce gun violence.The Editorial Board April 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After a third attempt on his life, Trump could work to make America safer again | EditorialThe president could help bring a divided country together by having Democrats and Republicans work on bipartisan legislation to help reduce gun violence.The Editorial Board April 26, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Americans continue to bear the cost of Trump’s chaos | EditorialThe average U.S. family will pay more than $2,500 this year thanks to the president’s tariffs, even as Trump’s war of choice in Iran adds to the price pressures on consumers.The Editorial Board April 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Americans continue to bear the cost of Trump’s chaos | EditorialThe average U.S. family will pay more than $2,500 this year thanks to the president’s tariffs, even as Trump’s war of choice in Iran adds to the price pressures on consumers.The Editorial Board April 21, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After garage collapse, CHOP should abandon the Grays Ferry project | EditorialThe seven-level structure, meant to relieve parking pressure for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia workers, was widely seen as an imposition on the Grays Ferry neighborhood.The Editorial Board April 13, 2026Link copied to clipboard
After garage collapse, CHOP should abandon the Grays Ferry project | EditorialThe seven-level structure, meant to relieve parking pressure for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia workers, was widely seen as an imposition on the Grays Ferry neighborhood.The Editorial Board April 13, 2026Link copied to clipboard
For a world in search of hopeful holiday messages, Trump’s profane social media rant stands out for all the wrong reasons | EditorialOn Easter, three very different American leaders offered their distinctive outlook on a moment when the entire globe seems to be struggling to adhere to the spiritual instruction “Peace be with you.”The Editorial Board April 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
For a world in search of hopeful holiday messages, Trump’s profane social media rant stands out for all the wrong reasons | EditorialOn Easter, three very different American leaders offered their distinctive outlook on a moment when the entire globe seems to be struggling to adhere to the spiritual instruction “Peace be with you.”The Editorial Board April 7, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Pete Hegseth’s holy war | EditorialThe defense secretary’s tacit endorsement of war crimes, attacks on press freedom, and use of religious rhetoric to justify Operation Epic Fury are the latest examples of his toxic leadership style.The Editorial Board March 31, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Pete Hegseth’s holy war | EditorialThe defense secretary’s tacit endorsement of war crimes, attacks on press freedom, and use of religious rhetoric to justify Operation Epic Fury are the latest examples of his toxic leadership style.The Editorial Board March 31, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The cost of Trump’s war with Iran keeps rising | EditorialThe president's sledgehammer diplomacy has left the U.S. increasingly isolated, while undermining its global leadership and making for a more dangerous and divided world.The Editorial Board March 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
The cost of Trump’s war with Iran keeps rising | EditorialThe president's sledgehammer diplomacy has left the U.S. increasingly isolated, while undermining its global leadership and making for a more dangerous and divided world.The Editorial Board March 23, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Whether at the Fed or the DOJ, Senate must protect institutional independence from Trump’s political pressure | EditorialPresident Donald Trump has shown he will abuse his power to influence U.S. monetary policy or go after political enemies. Congress must assert its own power to rein in the administration.The Editorial Board May 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Whether at the Fed or the DOJ, Senate must protect institutional independence from Trump’s political pressure | EditorialPresident Donald Trump has shown he will abuse his power to influence U.S. monetary policy or go after political enemies. Congress must assert its own power to rein in the administration.The Editorial Board May 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump chose to go to war with Iran. Now he has no idea what to do. | EditorialTrump’s mismanagement has resulted in death, destruction, wasted tax dollars, and a huge loss in respect for the United States — all to accomplish nothing.The Editorial Board April 25, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump chose to go to war with Iran. Now he has no idea what to do. | EditorialTrump’s mismanagement has resulted in death, destruction, wasted tax dollars, and a huge loss in respect for the United States — all to accomplish nothing.The Editorial Board April 25, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary for Pa. 3rd Congressional District | EndorsementAt a moment when the nation’s fundamental values are under attack in Washington, the pugnacious Rabb is the kind of leader voters in the 3rd District need.The Editorial Board April 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary for Pa. 3rd Congressional District | EndorsementAt a moment when the nation’s fundamental values are under attack in Washington, the pugnacious Rabb is the kind of leader voters in the 3rd District need.The Editorial Board April 20, 2026Link copied to clipboard
With plans for a new train line, Gov. Sherrill caters to a part of N.J. that often feels overlooked | EditorialThe new Camden-Glassboro rail line expands access to public transportation in South Jersey, where residents often feel ignored by state officials compared with their neighbors to the north.The Editorial Board April 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
With plans for a new train line, Gov. Sherrill caters to a part of N.J. that often feels overlooked | EditorialThe new Camden-Glassboro rail line expands access to public transportation in South Jersey, where residents often feel ignored by state officials compared with their neighbors to the north.The Editorial Board April 9, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s bad week: Botched war abroad and legal setbacks at home | EditorialThe president sounded defeated as he tried to make the case for a needless war that is costing taxpayers more than $1 billion a day while spurring inflation and killing civilians and U.S. soldiers.The Editorial Board April 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
Trump’s bad week: Botched war abroad and legal setbacks at home | EditorialThe president sounded defeated as he tried to make the case for a needless war that is costing taxpayers more than $1 billion a day while spurring inflation and killing civilians and U.S. soldiers.The Editorial Board April 3, 2026Link copied to clipboard
SAVE America Act is GOP’s latest attempt at voter suppression | EditorialThe proposal’s requirements could disenfranchise 21 million eligible voters, including many elderly, low-income, and rural citizens.The Editorial Board March 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard
SAVE America Act is GOP’s latest attempt at voter suppression | EditorialThe proposal’s requirements could disenfranchise 21 million eligible voters, including many elderly, low-income, and rural citizens.The Editorial Board March 27, 2026Link copied to clipboard