ColumnistsTrump says he’s made America great again. With midterms on the horizon, we get to decide if we agree with him.The president's policies hark back to a time when our nation sought to oppress racial and political minorities at home, while engaging in imperialism abroad. Is that what we truly want?Solomon Jones | Columnist 2 hours ago2026 Land Rover Defender 130: The price of invincibilityScott Sturgis | Columnist 2 hours agoReaction to Trump’s unpopular policies offers hope for fixing our broken immigration systemLuis F. Carrasco | Columnist The 10 weirdest stories from the Philly area in 2025Stephanie Farr | Columnist 2026 Genesis GV80 Coupe: Fast and fun but not that comfortableScott Sturgis | Columnist AdvertisementDear Santa, Trump has been very naughty. Don’t give him anything. Not even coal.My Christmas wish is that the millions of Americans struggling this year to fill their stockings will somehow find joy — despite this administration's policies.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist Nativity scenes have long included references to current events. This year is no different.Some of the deep divisions between U.S. Christians have flared up publicly during Christmas, centered on Nativity scenes that depict the Holy Family behind barbed wire, or flanked by federal agents.Sabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist Susie Wiles reveal: Trump thinks Putin wants all of UkraineIt's time for real U.S. peace talks that pressure the Kremlin instead of leaning on Kyiv. Trudy Rubin | Columnist Political theater at the Pa. Society, more bad ideas from Council, and preservation done right | ShackamaxonApparently Champagne, cigars, cocktails, and filet mignon are a necessary component to talking productively with the other side. Daniel Pearson | Columnist Can the Brown University tragedy bring the left and the right together? Remember the old adage about two wrongs? We liberals created an intolerant atmosphere on our campuses. In response, conservatives are taking political measures to silence us. Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist You may not have healthcare but you can get into a national park for free on Trump’s birthdayHe also revoked free admission to national parks on Juneteenth and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It feels like just another way to antagonize African Americans, writes Jenice Armstrong. Jenice Armstrong | Columnist 2026 Volkswagen ID.4: Large and in charge? The EV from Volkswagen has more space than most of the competition. But bigger isn’t always better.Scott Sturgis | Columnist This hut at the Christmas Village sells 300 to 500 packages a day. Nobody knows what’s inside of them.'Down to party' Philadelphians are flocking to Chain Mail Unclaimed, which offers unclaimed secret packages for between $10 and $40 each.Stephanie Farr | Columnist In 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.Will Bunch | Columnist Mass shooting at Brown U.: When gun heartbreak comes homeA mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis.Will Bunch | Columnist At the border, fear and uncertainty as Trump seeks to remake the immigration court systemIn immigration courtrooms across the country, ICE agents stand in wait to arrest people who are following the rules.Luis F. Carrasco | Columnist Europe now holds the flickering torch of Western democracy, while the Trump team pushes to extinguish itThe White House presses Germany to include the neofascist, antisemitic AfD party in government, while encouraging extremist parties across Europe.Trudy Rubin | Columnist The ‘resign-to-run’ rule is a rare case where Philly provides a national model for good government. Why change it?The arguments for allowing an elected official to remain in office while campaigning for another job — even if it's a federal role, instead of a local one — just don’t hold up.Paul Davies | Columnist Shapiro strikes a deal, Council micromanages, and Parker gets a H.O.M.E. debate for the holidays | ShackamaxonKudos to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who helped broker a deal between SEPTA and its largest labor group. Is he free to mediate between the mayor and Council?Daniel Pearson | Columnist 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Built for the rail trail? The EV that’s definitely worth a look otherwise gets a faux off-road guise, which is mostly black plastic and a bit of lift. And yet the tires seem unprepared for wet roads.Scott Sturgis | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
Trump says he’s made America great again. With midterms on the horizon, we get to decide if we agree with him.The president's policies hark back to a time when our nation sought to oppress racial and political minorities at home, while engaging in imperialism abroad. Is that what we truly want?Solomon Jones | Columnist 2 hours ago
Trump says he’s made America great again. With midterms on the horizon, we get to decide if we agree with him.The president's policies hark back to a time when our nation sought to oppress racial and political minorities at home, while engaging in imperialism abroad. Is that what we truly want?Solomon Jones | Columnist 2 hours ago
Reaction to Trump’s unpopular policies offers hope for fixing our broken immigration systemLuis F. Carrasco | Columnist
Reaction to Trump’s unpopular policies offers hope for fixing our broken immigration systemLuis F. Carrasco | Columnist
Dear Santa, Trump has been very naughty. Don’t give him anything. Not even coal.My Christmas wish is that the millions of Americans struggling this year to fill their stockings will somehow find joy — despite this administration's policies.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
Dear Santa, Trump has been very naughty. Don’t give him anything. Not even coal.My Christmas wish is that the millions of Americans struggling this year to fill their stockings will somehow find joy — despite this administration's policies.Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
Nativity scenes have long included references to current events. This year is no different.Some of the deep divisions between U.S. Christians have flared up publicly during Christmas, centered on Nativity scenes that depict the Holy Family behind barbed wire, or flanked by federal agents.Sabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist
Nativity scenes have long included references to current events. This year is no different.Some of the deep divisions between U.S. Christians have flared up publicly during Christmas, centered on Nativity scenes that depict the Holy Family behind barbed wire, or flanked by federal agents.Sabrina Vourvoulias | Columnist
Susie Wiles reveal: Trump thinks Putin wants all of UkraineIt's time for real U.S. peace talks that pressure the Kremlin instead of leaning on Kyiv. Trudy Rubin | Columnist
Susie Wiles reveal: Trump thinks Putin wants all of UkraineIt's time for real U.S. peace talks that pressure the Kremlin instead of leaning on Kyiv. Trudy Rubin | Columnist
Political theater at the Pa. Society, more bad ideas from Council, and preservation done right | ShackamaxonApparently Champagne, cigars, cocktails, and filet mignon are a necessary component to talking productively with the other side. Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Political theater at the Pa. Society, more bad ideas from Council, and preservation done right | ShackamaxonApparently Champagne, cigars, cocktails, and filet mignon are a necessary component to talking productively with the other side. Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Can the Brown University tragedy bring the left and the right together? Remember the old adage about two wrongs? We liberals created an intolerant atmosphere on our campuses. In response, conservatives are taking political measures to silence us. Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
Can the Brown University tragedy bring the left and the right together? Remember the old adage about two wrongs? We liberals created an intolerant atmosphere on our campuses. In response, conservatives are taking political measures to silence us. Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
You may not have healthcare but you can get into a national park for free on Trump’s birthdayHe also revoked free admission to national parks on Juneteenth and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It feels like just another way to antagonize African Americans, writes Jenice Armstrong. Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
You may not have healthcare but you can get into a national park for free on Trump’s birthdayHe also revoked free admission to national parks on Juneteenth and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. It feels like just another way to antagonize African Americans, writes Jenice Armstrong. Jenice Armstrong | Columnist
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: Large and in charge? The EV from Volkswagen has more space than most of the competition. But bigger isn’t always better.Scott Sturgis | Columnist
2026 Volkswagen ID.4: Large and in charge? The EV from Volkswagen has more space than most of the competition. But bigger isn’t always better.Scott Sturgis | Columnist
This hut at the Christmas Village sells 300 to 500 packages a day. Nobody knows what’s inside of them.'Down to party' Philadelphians are flocking to Chain Mail Unclaimed, which offers unclaimed secret packages for between $10 and $40 each.Stephanie Farr | Columnist
This hut at the Christmas Village sells 300 to 500 packages a day. Nobody knows what’s inside of them.'Down to party' Philadelphians are flocking to Chain Mail Unclaimed, which offers unclaimed secret packages for between $10 and $40 each.Stephanie Farr | Columnist
In 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.Will Bunch | Columnist
In 2026, America needs an anti-AI party | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, a look back at how I covered 2025, a lousy year.Will Bunch | Columnist
Mass shooting at Brown U.: When gun heartbreak comes homeA mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis.Will Bunch | Columnist
Mass shooting at Brown U.: When gun heartbreak comes homeA mass shooting at my alma mater is a gutting reminder that no one is safe until we tackle America's gun crisis.Will Bunch | Columnist
At the border, fear and uncertainty as Trump seeks to remake the immigration court systemIn immigration courtrooms across the country, ICE agents stand in wait to arrest people who are following the rules.Luis F. Carrasco | Columnist
At the border, fear and uncertainty as Trump seeks to remake the immigration court systemIn immigration courtrooms across the country, ICE agents stand in wait to arrest people who are following the rules.Luis F. Carrasco | Columnist
Europe now holds the flickering torch of Western democracy, while the Trump team pushes to extinguish itThe White House presses Germany to include the neofascist, antisemitic AfD party in government, while encouraging extremist parties across Europe.Trudy Rubin | Columnist
Europe now holds the flickering torch of Western democracy, while the Trump team pushes to extinguish itThe White House presses Germany to include the neofascist, antisemitic AfD party in government, while encouraging extremist parties across Europe.Trudy Rubin | Columnist
The ‘resign-to-run’ rule is a rare case where Philly provides a national model for good government. Why change it?The arguments for allowing an elected official to remain in office while campaigning for another job — even if it's a federal role, instead of a local one — just don’t hold up.Paul Davies | Columnist
The ‘resign-to-run’ rule is a rare case where Philly provides a national model for good government. Why change it?The arguments for allowing an elected official to remain in office while campaigning for another job — even if it's a federal role, instead of a local one — just don’t hold up.Paul Davies | Columnist
Shapiro strikes a deal, Council micromanages, and Parker gets a H.O.M.E. debate for the holidays | ShackamaxonKudos to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who helped broker a deal between SEPTA and its largest labor group. Is he free to mediate between the mayor and Council?Daniel Pearson | Columnist
Shapiro strikes a deal, Council micromanages, and Parker gets a H.O.M.E. debate for the holidays | ShackamaxonKudos to Gov. Josh Shapiro, who helped broker a deal between SEPTA and its largest labor group. Is he free to mediate between the mayor and Council?Daniel Pearson | Columnist
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Built for the rail trail? The EV that’s definitely worth a look otherwise gets a faux off-road guise, which is mostly black plastic and a bit of lift. And yet the tires seem unprepared for wet roads.Scott Sturgis | Columnist
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT: Built for the rail trail? The EV that’s definitely worth a look otherwise gets a faux off-road guise, which is mostly black plastic and a bit of lift. And yet the tires seem unprepared for wet roads.Scott Sturgis | Columnist
