ColumnistsMy response to the war in Iran comes down to three simple words: Not my kidsIs this war truly about protecting America, or is it a quest for more oil? Is this about increasing Trump’s personal power, or expanding the influence of our nation?Solomon Jones | Columnist Will Councilmember Lozada throw away the key on Land Bank projects in North Philadelphia? | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist César Chávez falls off the pedestal. Dolores Huerta reveals a devastating secret. And we Latinos are reeling.Sabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Fighting an intrafamily battle against the PalisadeScott Sturgis | Columnist The Target boycott didn’t need drama, but that’s what it got last weekJenice Armstrong | Columnist AdvertisementTrump will be impeached in ’27. Here’s how. | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, baseball’s ‘joyless’ Team USA mimics real USA.Will Bunch | Columnist Objections to the public school closure plan are plentiful. Alternative proposals? Not so much.School Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. acknowledges criticism of his plan to close 18 school buildings. But he argues it does “the greatest good for the greatest number” of students.Paul Davies | Columnist Sharing the sidewalk with Uber Eats robots in Philly is a whole new level of dystopiaYour robots are freaking us out, Uber. Stephanie Farr | Columnist Big Tech says the quiet part out loud. They want you to be stupid. | Will BunchSilicon Valley guru Alex Karp says the rise of AI will disadvantage women who vote Democratic. That’s what they’re going for.Will Bunch | Columnist 2027 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: Less ‘ow’ in this AudiIn addition to the smooth power of an EV, the Q6 e-tron offers seats that aren’t so stiff, suspension that’s not so rough, and a nice quiet ride. Why even buy a gasoline version? Scott Sturgis | Columnist Just about everyone — except Trump — wants to do something about housing | ShackamaxonElected officials at the federal, state, and local level recognize that housing affordability is a key issue, but will their policies get the job done?Daniel Pearson | Columnist It took U.S. years to lose a war in Vietnam. Trump lost one in days.It's increasingly clear that Trump's war of choice in Iran has failed spectacularly. America learned nothing from past war failures.Will Bunch | Columnist Ukraine helps save U.S. lives from Iran’s drones while Putin helps Iran kill Americans. Guess who Trump rewards?The president lifts sanctions on Russia even as Putin's Kremlin helps Tehran target U.S. military assets.Trudy Rubin | Columnist How a grandmother and the three children she feeds are surviving Trump’s SNAP cuts Carolyn Hill enjoys cooking healthy meals for her family. But since the SNAP benefits were cut in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," she's found it increasingly difficult to do so, writes Jenice Armstrong.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist Trump’s Epstein scandal somehow got worse | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus: Is black rain over Tehran a sign of the Apocalypse?Will Bunch | Columnist Latinos are turning away from Trump’s GOP. That doesn’t mean Democrats are entitled to their votes.Democrats should not see early election victories as a “coming home” moment for Latino voters who were trending toward Republicans in 2024. They have to earn and keep that support.Luis F. Carrasco | Columnist AI error or not, Iran school bombing is a permanent stain on America’s soulA debate on AI in warfare obscures the truth about an Iranian school bombing. U.S. humans are to blame for this war crime.Will Bunch | Columnist Even Philly’s crosswalks have hoagiemouth. We found out why for youse.“It feels like one of those many only-in-Philly things, of course even our crosswalks have a thick Philly accent.”Stephanie Farr | Columnist Preserving Philly’s history is important, but historic districts do tend to exclude | ShackamaxonPlus: When it comes to SEPTA, Harrisburg Republicans don't know what they're talking about, and Philadelphia is facing a budget surplus over the next decade.Daniel Pearson | Columnist Texas primary exposed GOP scheme to rig the 2026 midtermsConspiracy theories, confusing rules, and right-wing judges: A Dallas voting fiasco is a 5-alarm fire for U.S. democracy.Will Bunch | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
My response to the war in Iran comes down to three simple words: Not my kidsIs this war truly about protecting America, or is it a quest for more oil? Is this about increasing Trump’s personal power, or expanding the influence of our nation?Solomon Jones | Columnist
My response to the war in Iran comes down to three simple words: Not my kidsIs this war truly about protecting America, or is it a quest for more oil? Is this about increasing Trump’s personal power, or expanding the influence of our nation?Solomon Jones | Columnist
Will Councilmember Lozada throw away the key on Land Bank projects in North Philadelphia? | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist
Will Councilmember Lozada throw away the key on Land Bank projects in North Philadelphia? | ShackamaxonDaniel Pearson | Columnist
César Chávez falls off the pedestal. Dolores Huerta reveals a devastating secret. And we Latinos are reeling.Sabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist
César Chávez falls off the pedestal. Dolores Huerta reveals a devastating secret. And we Latinos are reeling.Sabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Fighting an intrafamily battle against the PalisadeScott Sturgis | Columnist
2026 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Fighting an intrafamily battle against the PalisadeScott Sturgis | Columnist
Trump will be impeached in ’27. Here’s how. | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, baseball’s ‘joyless’ Team USA mimics real USA.Will Bunch | Columnist
Trump will be impeached in ’27. Here’s how. | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, baseball’s ‘joyless’ Team USA mimics real USA.Will Bunch | Columnist
Objections to the public school closure plan are plentiful. Alternative proposals? Not so much.School Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. acknowledges criticism of his plan to close 18 school buildings. But he argues it does “the greatest good for the greatest number” of students.Paul Davies | Columnist
Objections to the public school closure plan are plentiful. Alternative proposals? Not so much.School Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. acknowledges criticism of his plan to close 18 school buildings. But he argues it does “the greatest good for the greatest number” of students.Paul Davies | Columnist
Sharing the sidewalk with Uber Eats robots in Philly is a whole new level of dystopiaYour robots are freaking us out, Uber. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Sharing the sidewalk with Uber Eats robots in Philly is a whole new level of dystopiaYour robots are freaking us out, Uber. Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Big Tech says the quiet part out loud. They want you to be stupid. | Will BunchSilicon Valley guru Alex Karp says the rise of AI will disadvantage women who vote Democratic. That’s what they’re going for.Will Bunch | Columnist
Big Tech says the quiet part out loud. They want you to be stupid. | Will BunchSilicon Valley guru Alex Karp says the rise of AI will disadvantage women who vote Democratic. That’s what they’re going for.Will Bunch | Columnist
2027 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: Less ‘ow’ in this AudiIn addition to the smooth power of an EV, the Q6 e-tron offers seats that aren’t so stiff, suspension that’s not so rough, and a nice quiet ride. Why even buy a gasoline version? Scott Sturgis | Columnist
2027 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: Less ‘ow’ in this AudiIn addition to the smooth power of an EV, the Q6 e-tron offers seats that aren’t so stiff, suspension that’s not so rough, and a nice quiet ride. Why even buy a gasoline version? Scott Sturgis | Columnist
Just about everyone — except Trump — wants to do something about housing | ShackamaxonElected officials at the federal, state, and local level recognize that housing affordability is a key issue, but will their policies get the job done?Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Just about everyone — except Trump — wants to do something about housing | ShackamaxonElected officials at the federal, state, and local level recognize that housing affordability is a key issue, but will their policies get the job done?Daniel Pearson | Columnist
It took U.S. years to lose a war in Vietnam. Trump lost one in days.It's increasingly clear that Trump's war of choice in Iran has failed spectacularly. America learned nothing from past war failures.Will Bunch | Columnist
It took U.S. years to lose a war in Vietnam. Trump lost one in days.It's increasingly clear that Trump's war of choice in Iran has failed spectacularly. America learned nothing from past war failures.Will Bunch | Columnist
Ukraine helps save U.S. lives from Iran’s drones while Putin helps Iran kill Americans. Guess who Trump rewards?The president lifts sanctions on Russia even as Putin's Kremlin helps Tehran target U.S. military assets.Trudy Rubin | Columnist
Ukraine helps save U.S. lives from Iran’s drones while Putin helps Iran kill Americans. Guess who Trump rewards?The president lifts sanctions on Russia even as Putin's Kremlin helps Tehran target U.S. military assets.Trudy Rubin | Columnist
How a grandmother and the three children she feeds are surviving Trump’s SNAP cuts Carolyn Hill enjoys cooking healthy meals for her family. But since the SNAP benefits were cut in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," she's found it increasingly difficult to do so, writes Jenice Armstrong.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
How a grandmother and the three children she feeds are surviving Trump’s SNAP cuts Carolyn Hill enjoys cooking healthy meals for her family. But since the SNAP benefits were cut in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill," she's found it increasingly difficult to do so, writes Jenice Armstrong.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
Trump’s Epstein scandal somehow got worse | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus: Is black rain over Tehran a sign of the Apocalypse?Will Bunch | Columnist
Trump’s Epstein scandal somehow got worse | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus: Is black rain over Tehran a sign of the Apocalypse?Will Bunch | Columnist
Latinos are turning away from Trump’s GOP. That doesn’t mean Democrats are entitled to their votes.Democrats should not see early election victories as a “coming home” moment for Latino voters who were trending toward Republicans in 2024. They have to earn and keep that support.Luis F. Carrasco | Columnist
Latinos are turning away from Trump’s GOP. That doesn’t mean Democrats are entitled to their votes.Democrats should not see early election victories as a “coming home” moment for Latino voters who were trending toward Republicans in 2024. They have to earn and keep that support.Luis F. Carrasco | Columnist
AI error or not, Iran school bombing is a permanent stain on America’s soulA debate on AI in warfare obscures the truth about an Iranian school bombing. U.S. humans are to blame for this war crime.Will Bunch | Columnist
AI error or not, Iran school bombing is a permanent stain on America’s soulA debate on AI in warfare obscures the truth about an Iranian school bombing. U.S. humans are to blame for this war crime.Will Bunch | Columnist
Even Philly’s crosswalks have hoagiemouth. We found out why for youse.“It feels like one of those many only-in-Philly things, of course even our crosswalks have a thick Philly accent.”Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Even Philly’s crosswalks have hoagiemouth. We found out why for youse.“It feels like one of those many only-in-Philly things, of course even our crosswalks have a thick Philly accent.”Stephanie Farr | Columnist
Preserving Philly’s history is important, but historic districts do tend to exclude | ShackamaxonPlus: When it comes to SEPTA, Harrisburg Republicans don't know what they're talking about, and Philadelphia is facing a budget surplus over the next decade.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Preserving Philly’s history is important, but historic districts do tend to exclude | ShackamaxonPlus: When it comes to SEPTA, Harrisburg Republicans don't know what they're talking about, and Philadelphia is facing a budget surplus over the next decade.Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Texas primary exposed GOP scheme to rig the 2026 midtermsConspiracy theories, confusing rules, and right-wing judges: A Dallas voting fiasco is a 5-alarm fire for U.S. democracy.Will Bunch | Columnist
Texas primary exposed GOP scheme to rig the 2026 midtermsConspiracy theories, confusing rules, and right-wing judges: A Dallas voting fiasco is a 5-alarm fire for U.S. democracy.Will Bunch | Columnist
