Rotimi Adeoye is a Philadelphia-based writer and columnist at The Daily Beast covering history, voting, and constitutional law. Formerly a speechwriter and Capitol Hill aide, he appears on MSNBC and writes for major publications.
Although New York City has been considering the idea for years, its current momentum underlines a national shift in how we might rethink our car-first policies.
The promised cuts are not mere political rhetoric; they represent an imminent reality, with Philadelphia standing to lose critical federal funding that supports housing, healthcare, education, and social services.
Temple University’s Department of Public Safety (TUDPS) has adopted ZeroEyes, an AI-powered gun detection system. It’s a landmark move—Temple is the first university in Pennsylvania to implement such technology.
On paper, the case for the stadium appears enticing. Proponents tout thousands of construction jobs, increased downtown foot traffic, and the transformative allure of a state-of-the-art sports venue. But peel back the glossy renderings, and the cracks begin to show.
Unlike last time, the president-elect plans to use his power through executive orders to call for a national emergency, and then use the military to remove people.
In recent years, allegations of voter fraud have become increasingly relevant in our political landscape. Research indicates that election-related litigation—cases related to elections being taken to court—has tripled over the past decade.
Ryan Boyer analyzes 2024 campaigns’ focus on Black voter turnout in Pennsylvania, especially among Black men.
Back in Sierra Leone, there were no Halloween candy bags or Valentine's Day cards, no sidewalks stretching between neighbors' homes – just open land to traverse on foot.
Recent debates around SEPTA’s funding have raised alarms about its future. State legislators are under pressure to address a looming budget shortfall, but as is often the case, politics complicates real solutions.
As you've probably heard, for the last week or so, America once again grappled with a dockworkers strike that brought to light the intricate web of our global supply chains and the human element that keeps them functioning.
Supporters cite deterrence and closure, but scrutiny reveals the death penalty’s moral and practical flaws.
Philadelphia's recent experiment with its Open Streets program has demonstrated the transformative power of reclaiming public spaces for pedestrians and community activities.
Black male voter engagement events have been off the charts this election cycle. Recently, in Philadelphia, the More Than a Game event was hosted by voting rights groups targeting Gen-Z black male voters.
The arena's sensory overload—the aroma of hot dogs, beer, and popcorn, the cacophony of cheering fans—left a mark on my memory. It's precisely because of these personal connections that debates over the construction of sports stadiums evoke such passion.
A deceptive ad using Eagles branding misled viewers, blending truth and fiction to spread misinformation online.