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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.

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.

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.

Fire department officials say the additional funds will be used to hire a fourth full-time firefighter at each of Lower Merion’s six fire stations and bolster the department’s strained finances.

If the zoning board's ruling is final, the developer plans a version of the proposal with no parking at all.

Until last month, doctors had few ways to track the rise in medetomidine cases in their hospitals — because there were no International Classification of Disease codes associated with them.

Philly isn't the only place with a word that can mean almost anything. From Ireland to Hawaii, linguists explain the world's versions of jawn.

Doho’s modern aesthetics stand out in this part of town as much as its globe-hopping menu, which features fish sauce caramel-glazed lamb ribs, sweet potato tostones, and masa gnocchi.

The Eagles are looking to snap a six-game losing streak this season, while the Giants are looking to snap a 13-year losing streak at the Linc on Sunday. Something's gotta give.