Editorials

A man works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday. Many of Donald Trump’s supporters have no clue their nest eggs have dropped in value since Fox News and other conservative outlets have largely ignored the market meltdown, writes the Editorial Board.

Liberation Day will leave U.S. captive to Trump’s incoherent economic plans | Editorial

Trump believes tariffs are a magic bullet. But history shows free trade led to unprecedented economic growth. By contrast, tariffs worsened the Great Depression.

City Council President Kenyatta Johnson looks on as Mayor Cherelle L. Parker unveils her plan to build or preserve 30,000 units of housing during a special session of City Council on Monday.

Opinion

Parker’s housing plan is ambitious, but can it overcome steep challenges? | Editorial

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks after a February meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels. Hegseth's shaky couple of months on the job have demonstrated he is unfit and unqualified, writes the Editorial Board.

Opinion

War plan leak demands accountability — starting with Pete Hegseth | Editorial

According to experts, Councilmember Jeffery "Jay" Young's zoning changes restricting nonconforming uses will hurt the residents and businesses with the fewest resources and drive displacement. The mayor should veto the measure, writes the Editorial Board.

Opinion

Misguided zoning change is the latest example of the problems with councilmanic prerogative | Editorial

Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal stands outside the Union League of Philadelphia in 2023. While past sheriffs have embarrassed themselves and the city, they also managed to perform the basic duties of the office, writes the Editorial Board.

Opinion

Liberation Day will leave U.S. captive to Trump’s incoherent economic plans | Editorial

Parker’s housing plan is ambitious, but can it overcome steep challenges? | Editorial

War plan leak demands accountability — starting with Pete Hegseth | Editorial

Misguided zoning change is the latest example of the problems with councilmanic prerogative | Editorial

Row offices should be abolished — starting with the sheriff’s office | Editorial