Ghost of a chance | Editorial Cartoon

For all of the talk about threats to democracy, the key issues for many voters were economic, not constitutional. That raises the question of what Americans would have tolerated if prices were better.

Plus: Policy advice for Democrats as they enjoy their trifecta, and simpler solutions for building more housing in Philadelphia.

Inquirer readers on the midterm elections.

The Democrat’s record of constructive accomplishment was rewarded by voters Tuesday, offering a dramatic contrast with their rejection of President Trump.

There were no seized ballots, no troops at the polls — and a record turnout. America was never cut out for dictatorship.

There is a difference between legitimate oversight and deciding in advance that impeachment will define the next Congress, writes Michael Gottesman.

Inquirer readers on the historic results of Tuesday’s midterm election.

Keisha Lance Bottoms’ win was for every girl who was told her name was too ethnic to open the right doors, and for every woman who felt she had to remove her box braids before an interview.

Across the country — in red states and blue — voters backed Democrats in a blistering rebuke of Donald Trump’s cruel, divisive, and costly policies.

By supporting municipally owned grocery stores, the city can build a holistic system that brings fresh food from farm to neighborhood, giving access to healthy nutrition for underserved communities.

America is coming to resemble Russia, where oligarchs get rich off the state. But if the superwealthy in the U.S. think they can empower an authoritarian and remain unscathed, they are mistaken.

Inquirer readers on allegations of antisemitism in Philadelphia’s public schools and the parallels between President Trump and one of his 19th-century predecessors.

Plus, can anyone stop the insanity of the Iran War?

The health secretary’s false assertions that those who practice Islam don’t produce prize-winning science or literature are easy to refute. Let’s focus on that instead of aiming more barbs at him.

Proposals calling for small-business contracting preferences and a permanent office to oversee the city’s arts and culture initiatives are on Tuesday’s ballot.

Inquirer readers on cashless payment systems in Philadelphia’s suburbs and the impact of extreme weather on independent farmers.

Political engagement and civic responsibility must be practiced every day of the year, not just on Election Day.

The “sixth-year curse” may dog the president and his party.

Inquirer readers on the role of independent voters in elections and the Kennedy Center renaming controversy.

With a Democratic trifecta in power for the first time in more than three decades, Harrisburg is about to look a lot different come January.

Milton will make his first NFL start after spending the last three weeks on the Eagles roster.

After finding in July that Philadelphia lacks authority to unmask ICE agents, U.S. District Judge Chad F. Kenney ruled that the city isn't required to collaborate with federal immigration agents.

Roughly 500 houses in an age-restricted community — plus a large swimming center — had been proposed.

Four other games will have impacts on the Union's potential path in the playoffs. But the first priority is beating Toronto and snapping a four-game winless skid.

The strong job gains will likely be seen at the Federal Reserve as further confirmation that with hiring healthy, policymakers can continue to focus on combating inflation.