State of the Union

A surprisingly Presidential address from a President

“These people are crazy!” Trump said at another moment, pointing at Democrats.

State of the Union

What is the state of the State of the Union?

With the advent of television, the SOTU is less information for Congress than it is a carnival pitch to lure citizens into the tent.

Sanctuary City

Is Philadelphia a Sanctuary City?

Parker doesn’t want to say so, she doesn’t want to poke the bear, meaning Trump, and bring more ICE to Philly. They operate here right now, but quietly.

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

Not quite extinguishing a FIRE

Courage is defending opposing points of view, even offensive ones.

Winter Olympics

The Olympic spirit is defined by more than just winning

Heraskevych stood by his guns. He wanted to wear his helmet in competition to honor his friends, and he was willing to pass up on his own shot at glory to do that.

The Past

The past is not so far away

I remember when “the cloud” was just something you worried about ruining a picnic

Guam

Guest essay: Greenland shows how Guam is screwed

President Donald J. Trump's pursuit of Greenland has prompted advocates to spotlight stark differences between how Denmark and the U. S. treat their territories, including Guam.

illegal Immigration

A wholesale solution to the illegal immigrant mess

First, there must be punishment for breaking U.S. law.

Philly Joy Bank

Philly Joy Bank dishes out cash to pregnant women

This pilot program plays out against the larger backdrop of a universal basic income.

Racism

Appeals court finds School District racist

“A reasonable fact-finder could conclude that the School District acted with a discriminatory purpose.”

Di Bruno Bros

Did woke addytude lead to Di Bruno’s slump?

Di Bruno, in effect, declared itself to be anti-cop.

Don Lemon

Trump gives Don Lemon what he craves

The Founding Fathers recognized the importance of a free press as a check on authority. The press is not, as Donald J. Trump believes, an enemy of the state. It is the enemy of a corrupt state.