Journalism
I rarely quickly return to a subject unless it is really warranted, and with Will Bunch it is. I had my say less than two weeks ago, but I had to return for a smaller bite today. As many of you know, Bunch is the resident Chicken Little of the
Culture
Editor’s note: On the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death, I republish the column that proves “Hands up! Don’t shoot!” was built on a lie. —- Without meaning to, George Floyd has brought us together, both Americans and foreigners. There have been more memorials and protest marches
Politics
“I’m tired of the bullshit.” That was the favorite expression of a guy I worked for (as a side gig) in the ‘60s, whose name was Emory Washington. He was a rare bird, a Black Republican, a former Marine, a family man and capitalist, who intensely believed in the
Politics
So now we know, Kamala Harris has turned left and rolled the dice by selecting leftist, two-term Minnesota governor Tim Walz. Harris is already being portrayed by Republicans as the “most liberal U.S. senator,” one of the coastal elites. Harris is to the left of Joe Biden, and has
Politics
Kamala Harris is being too clever by half with how she plans to handle the now-aborted second Presidential debate scheduled for Sept. 10. Many in the media are saying Donald J. Trump “backed out.” Team Kamala says he is “afraid” to debate her. Say what you will about Trump, he
Culture
The big smear of Kamala Harris is well underway, founded and excited almost exclusively by men. I said almost. There are some female haters out there, too. But the men are the big, fat hypocrites. And I know commenting on a woman’s appearance puts me at risk, but I
Politics
While many Democrats try to manacle Donald J. Trump to Project 2025, which he has disavowed, a more fair evaluation of his plans is the GOP national platform, which was tailored to his taste and ideas. You can read it here, and I hope you do. It is not long
Government
The plaque on the wall says “Best City Agency.” The wall is on the welcome center dreary double-wide impound lot building operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority at 6 E. Oregon, a truly desolate stretch of a street just behind nowhere. The plaque was from the 2023 “Best of Philadelphia”
Journalism
I had two guilty pleasures when I was still a columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer Daily News. One was reading Christine Flowers’ weekly column. The other was looking at Will Bunch’s column. Note I said “looking at,” not reading. The “why” is simple. Dogs eat vomit. I don’t.
Culture
Mary Mason, who for decades was a force in Philadelphia, has died, after a long and sad battle with Alzheimer’s. The Philadelphia Tribune provides details here. The news story doesn’t mention controversy, which could have been her middle name. That’s often a byproduct of being a strong
Kamala Harris
Well, almost no one was expecting this, Vice President Harris. You are thisclose to getting the Democratic nomination for President, making you the torch bearer of the youth (compared to the other guys), and the next woman to try to shatter the glass ceiling. I am here to help. Unlike
Politics
Here’s how the narrative goes: If Joe Biden dropped out of the race because of health reasons, then he should resign because he is unfit to serve. In his earlier notice of dropping out of the race, Biden did not cite health reasons, or any other reason. But, if