A free press can never be taken for granted, even under democratic rule | Trudy Rubin

A free press can never be taken for granted, even under democratic rule | Trudy Rubin

by Trudy Rubin
While autocracies repress journalists, some democracies curb press independence — and White House legitimizes conspiracy theorists at social media summit.
Busing made my Philly public school diverse, which made me a better person | Perspective

Busing made my Philly public school diverse, which made me a better person | Perspective

by Kristen A. Graham
“We had a computer lab, everybody had their own books, we had assemblies and special holiday programs, school trips, and I was in the mentally gifted program,” Ruquyyah said. A lot of her friends had to share books, and lacked the extras and expectations we had.
Busing made my Philly public school diverse, which made me a better person | Perspective

Busing made my Philly public school diverse, which made me a better person | Perspective

“We had a computer lab, everybody had their own books, we had assemblies and special holiday programs, school trips, and I was in the mentally gifted program,” Ruquyyah said. A lot of her friends had to share books, and lacked the extras and expectations we had.
Should Pennsylvania trade the Keystone Exams for the SAT? Pro/Con | Opinion

Should Pennsylvania trade the Keystone Exams for the SAT? Pro/Con | Opinion

by Staff Reports
Should Pennsylvania pay for students to take the SATs instead of Keystones — or rethink testing altogether? Read both sides of the debate and take our poll.
Should Pennsylvania trade the Keystone Exams for the SAT? Pro/Con | Opinion

Should Pennsylvania trade the Keystone Exams for the SAT? Pro/Con | Opinion

by Staff Reports
Should Pennsylvania pay for students to take the SATs instead of Keystones — or rethink testing altogether? Read both sides of the debate and take our poll.
If they won’t pass his trade deal, Trump should make Democrats own NAFTA | Marc Thiessen

If they won’t pass his trade deal, Trump should make Democrats own NAFTA | Marc Thiessen

by Marc Thiessen, For the Washington Post
This week, President Trump appeared to renew his threat to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) if Democrats do not pass his new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
If they won’t pass his trade deal, Trump should make Democrats own NAFTA | Marc Thiessen

If they won’t pass his trade deal, Trump should make Democrats own NAFTA | Marc Thiessen

by Marc Thiessen, For the Washington Post
This week, President Trump appeared to renew his threat to withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) if Democrats do not pass his new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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Political Cartoon: Mars Border Control

Political Cartoon: Mars Border Control

by Signe Wilkinson
Daily takes from Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Signe Wilkinson.
Lead reporter on Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse story left home at 16 and knows how hard it is for girls living on their own | Jenice Armstrong

Lead reporter on Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse story left home at 16 and knows how hard it is for girls living on their own | Jenice Armstrong

by Jenice Armstrong
“I know how hard it is to make your way when you’re 16. These girls were almost homeless at 13, 14, 15. And I guess I could understand how you could get in that difficult situation," said Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald reporter who reexamined the Epstein case.
The seeds of "send her back” chants were sown by Trump’s racism. Congress should respond. | Editorial

The seeds of "send her back” chants were sown by Trump’s racism. Congress should respond. | Editorial

by The Inquirer Editorial Board
When Trump says ‘America First’ he means an America that doesn’t include people who look like Ilhan Omar.
Malcolm Jenkins and Chris Long: Philly DA Larry Krasner deserves support from media, legislature | Opinion

Malcolm Jenkins and Chris Long: Philly DA Larry Krasner deserves support from media, legislature | Opinion

by Malcolm Jenkins and Chris Long, For the Inquirer
Krasner was elected to reduce Philadelphia’s reliance on prisons and criminal convictions, which voters recognized only made our communities less stable, less productive, and less safe.
For 300 years, Philly’s ‘founding fish’ has been missing from the Brandywine. Meet the folks trying to bring it back | Mike Newall

For 300 years, Philly’s ‘founding fish’ has been missing from the Brandywine. Meet the folks trying to bring it back | Mike Newall

by Mike Newall
An unassuming fish trapped in the hinterlands of Delaware is a symbol of the natural beauty of our region – and what we’ve done to it, and what we can do to restore it.
Firing Leana Wen a reminder of Planned Parenthood’s true mission | Christine Flowers

Firing Leana Wen a reminder of Planned Parenthood’s true mission | Christine Flowers

by Christine M. Flowers
I’m glad that Planned Parenthood made this move, because it underscores something I have always known: that the organization doesn’t actually focus on women’s health.
Only Pa. Legislature could have a ‘Climate Caucus’ that wants 20 more years of fracking | Will Bunch

Only Pa. Legislature could have a ‘Climate Caucus’ that wants 20 more years of fracking | Will Bunch

by Will Bunch
With global warming setting new records, even Pa. lawmakers in a so-called 'Climate Caucus" still want to lock in fossil fuels.
My friends were detained by ICE in Philly. Here’s what happened when I tried to help them. | Perspective

My friends were detained by ICE in Philly. Here’s what happened when I tried to help them. | Perspective

by Elisa von Joeden-Forgey, For the Inquirer
On July 2, 2019, Stockton professor Elisa von Joeden-Forgey received a text from her friend Elly: “Elisa ICE detain me n my husband.”
Hahnemann shutdown shows city hasn’t learned from gutting of Philadelphia General Hospital | Opinion

Hahnemann shutdown shows city hasn’t learned from gutting of Philadelphia General Hospital | Opinion

by Ian Gavigan and Amy Zanoni, for the Inquirer
After Philadelphia General Hospital closed in 1977, its promise of publicly guaranteed and accountable care stands as a path not taken—and as a warning.
What does it really mean to have reproductive “choice”? | Opinion

What does it really mean to have reproductive “choice”? | Opinion

by Miciah Foster, for the Inquirer
While young people are frequently depicted in media as those who contemplate abortions, they are strikingly absent from policy conversations around abortion access.
Sixty years ago today, Philly was the center of U.S.-Soviet Union tensions | Opinion

Sixty years ago today, Philly was the center of U.S.-Soviet Union tensions | Opinion

by Christopher Tremoglie, for the Inquirer
On July 18, 1959, male and female athletes of the United States and Soviet Union gathered at the home of the Penn relays to engage in a good-spirited, yet highly politicized, track and field competition.
It’s time for Pennsylvania to abolish the death penalty | Editorial

It’s time for Pennsylvania to abolish the death penalty | Editorial

by The Inquirer Editorial Board
The strongest argument against the death penalty in Pennsylvania: More people have been exonerated than executed.
She sends 5,000 birthday cards each year — and not one name, address or birthday is written down anywhere

She sends 5,000 birthday cards each year — and not one name, address or birthday is written down anywhere

by Ronnie Polaneczky
Beth Catlin is a "numbers savant" who knows by heart the names, birthdays and addresses of over 5,000 friends and acquaintances she has met since 1972.
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