michael-coard
Here’s how to stop Black gun crime – and white gun crime, too | Michael Coard
To end our plague of violence, we need to make it nearly impossible for Americans to own guns.
Progressives make gains in Pa.’s biggest counties – despite establishment Dems | Michael Coard
In Philly and Allegheny County, progressives seized the moment on Primary Day. We're here to stay.
Want more Pa. Black voters to vote progressive? Here’s how | Michael Coard
It starts with Black voters taking charge of their own progressive movement - and white progressives not being so paternalistic.
Four decades later, embers of Philly’s MOVE bombing still smoldering | Michael Coard
A West Philly neighborhood went up in flames, taking lives and property with it. We're still waiting for accountability.
Want to pass real gun reform? Give more law-abiding Black people guns | Michael Coard
It would happen faster than when Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday pulled their guns at the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
Are influential anti-DEI Trumpers trying to turn Pa. into Florida? | Michael Coard
The signs are there. Be aware -- and then vote.
Pa.’s landlord-tenant law literally can get you killed | Michael Coard
Officials have a lot of explaining to do in the shooting of a Philadelphia woman.
Philly’s settlement a win for protesters; police reform fight continues | Michael Coard
This was a 'truly unique civil rights lawsuit' because it sought more than mere money.
Shapiro’s support for Cheyney Univ. is welcome — and badly needed | Michael Coard
The HBCU needs equitable -- not just equal -- funding to make up for decades of racist underfunding
Pa. Gov. Shapiro evolves, seeks to abolish fallible and irreversible death penalty | Michael Coard
Shapiro's view on capital punishment has evolved, and a columnist's view of him has too. Here's why.
When it comes to racism in Pa., not much has changed | Michael Coard
A look at the commonwealth's history reveals a long and troubling past.
Black members of Philadelphia’s Union League face a test | Michael Coard
Are they scared and selfish? Or are they courageous self-respecting African Americans?