Adam Silver | Rethinking and reforming College requirements
(03/28/13 2:08am)
On Sunday night, advance registration for next semester will come to a close, and I will have registered for classes I don’t want to take.
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Adam Silver | Beneath the border
(03/21/13 5:01am)
On Monday night, former Mexican President Vicente Fox spoke at Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center on the inextricable economic bond between the United States and Mexico.
Adam Silver | What we can all do
(03/14/13 5:17am)
In 1977, Michael Williams was living on the streets of Philadelphia, begging passersby for money. Today, Williams still begs for money, but instead it is to support his campaign for Philadelphia City Controller.
Adam Silver | Size doesn't matter
(02/21/13 4:27am)
Somewhere in our history, size began to matter. When it comes to government, it’s either big or small.
Adam Silver | The NFL is … socialist
(02/07/13 2:06am)
In the 12 years since the Baltimore Ravens’ last Super Bowl victory, eight different teams have won the big game.
Adam Silver | Give him a chance
(01/22/13 5:52am)
As President Obama assumed office for his second term yesterday, we were encouraged to look forward, but we must also look back.
Adam Silver | Why don’t we talk about it?
(12/16/12 2:58am)
There is nothing that can be said or done to console those who lost so much in Newtown, Conn. yesterday. The children whose lives were carelessly cast aside are Americans whose potential was never given the chance to be met.
Adam Silver | Looking over the cliff
(12/05/12 6:42am)
When I hear the term “fiscal cliff,” I imagine President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner fighting over the wheel of a truck as it barrels towards the edge of the Grand Canyon. Obama is pulling left and Boehner right as a suspenseful cinematic score plays in the background.
Adam Silver | Sharing in success
(11/28/12 6:16am)
No one expected President Obama to match the 2008 voter turnout in this election. Critics pointed to our struggling economy and the staleness of a re-election campaign to justify their projections.
Adam Silver | A Democrat thrives in a conservative era
(11/07/12 8:18am)
On Jan. 20, 2013, President Obama will begin the second term of his historic presidency. Although Obama won the election, the ground beneath both parties reveals that Democrats and Republicans have shifted more to the right than ever.
Adam Silver | Paranormal politics
(10/31/12 5:39am)
Politics has a knack for creating monsters and spinning scary stories. On the far right, people enjoy telling stories of the liberal Dr. Frankenstein plotting to create a big, monstrous government. Meanwhile, those on the left have spun tales of The Nightmare on Wall Street — where men in designer suits driving Maseratis pay fewer taxes than you and I do.
Adam Silver | Swearing off election night stands
(10/24/12 2:53am)
On Nov. 6, most of you will sheepishly leave the polling station after voting for some congressional candidate whose name you won’t remember the next day.
Adam Silver | Putting people over politics
(10/10/12 5:39am)
American politics has all the makings of a great sport. Winners are glorified and losers forgotten in this high-stakes, competitive game. There’s a reason why elections are also called “races.” The only thing missing from the mix is a Congressional fantasy league.
Adam Silver | Wherever the wind blows
(10/03/12 5:37am)
Mitt Romney is obviously a great man and an impressive American. He has succeeded in the private sector and, depending on who you ask, in the Massachusetts governor’s office. But he will lose this election.
Adam Silver | Connecting on common ground
(09/26/12 3:59am)
Some people bond with their moms over shopping, others over the latest reality TV show, but my mom and I probably have the coolest thing in common — our love for Bruce Springsteen.
Adam Silver | Thank you for not surfing
(09/19/12 5:30am)
Professors that ban laptops from their classrooms argue that MacBooks and PCs detract from learning.
Adam Silver | The democratic infomercial
(09/12/12 3:26am)
Once upon a time, nominating conventions seriously mattered. Conventions used to be a place where candidates came together and earned the support of delegates through political horse-trading.
Adam Silver | From Cairo to Charlotte
(09/05/12 4:37am)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Two years ago, Mohamed Mostafa joined scores of Egyptians on the streets of Cairo to appeal for democracy and freedom. He peacefully pursued a more righteous form of government. Since Egypt’s democratic wish was answered, Mostafa has watched his country develop. This week, he finds himself in Charlotte, N.C., to catch a glimpse of a veteran democracy in action.
Adam Silver | Saying sorry to my subletters
(08/29/12 2:14am)
Dear Subletters,