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One of the most powerful things we can do here in Philadelphia is to continue to prove that interfaith and interethnic community is possible.

The protest was particularly egregious because it came on the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, when Nazi mobs attacked Jewish businesses across Germany and Austria.

After answering their country’s call to arms, African Americans had to overcome entrenched obstacles to claim the rights that were historically and systematically denied them.

Inquirer readers on the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Allford.

Plus, can Dems save themselves on a data center vote?

Ten years after its founding, the Lenfest Institute — The Inquirer’s nonprofit owner — reports both progress in the national revival of local journalism and the need for more growth and creativity.

Inquirer readers on the “Boycott Ride” that targeted Jewish-owned businesses that support Israel.

Her story has gone viral and turned her into a bit of a folk hero, simply because she placed her rights above those of a robot and refused to back down.

The Israeli government deserves to be criticized for the ghastly war it has waged in Gaza, but targeting Jewish restaurants on the eve of the anniversary of Kristallnacht is not the way to do it.

I found the protesters bigoted and antisemitic. But I’m also proud to live in a country where everyone has the right to speak their mind — even when we think what someone says is disgusting.

Many Latino voters are less interested in partisan loyalty than in rewarding candidates who will make their lives better.

Inquirer readers on the midterm elections and a congressional report on antisemitism in Philadelphia public schools.

The establishment’s race to keep Schumer and Jeffries as leaders must be stopped if Dems want to hold onto their midterm gains. Maryland’s senior senator should be on the shortlist.

Providing comprehensive care for people in cognitive decline is one of many JFCS programs serving Holocaust survivors, people living with disabilities, and the Orthodox Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities.

Despite some concern over the presence of Justice Department poll monitors, the biggest voter suppression worry on Tuesday came from a text message glitch by the Democratic Party.

John Cole on how Gov. Josh Shapiro’s emphatic reelection victory — widely credited with helping other candidates on Pennsylvania’s Democratic ticket — may give him a leg up in a possible race to come.

Inquirer readers on the Harrisburg “trifecta” for Democrats, who now hold the governor’s office and both chambers of the General Assembly.

U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, next chair of key committees on foreign policy and defense, sees a path despite the president’s veto power.

It is hatred of Jews with a new label. Replacing the word “Jewish” with “Zionist” does not change who is being targeted, writes Andrew Goretsky.

Hundreds of boats tried to get as close as the U.S. Coast Guard would let them, angling for a better view of the slow drop into the Gulf, some coming from as far as California and Philadelphia.

A year after a second-place finish to the Pirates’ Paul Skenes, Sánchez finished second in the NL Cy Young voting behind the Brewers’ Jacob Misiorowski, who won unanimously.

Executives are expected to be busy over the next two weeks before the sport goes dark. Dave Dombrowski is leaving the GM meetings with “more information” as he looks to address his list of needs.

Speaking to media members over Zoom on Wednesday evening, Brière added that Michkov and his agent, Paul Theofanous, have both denied any suggestion that they'd want a trade came from them.

The Phillies still view their No. 1 prospect as a starter, and Dave Dombrowski said he's not far off from pitching in the majors.

Ristolainen, who was activated from injured reserve on Wednesday, has not played since Oct. 24 after reaggravating an upper-body injury against the Anaheim Ducks.