Posts Tagged ‘Larry Krasner’
Krasner has won the Democratic primary for DA. Now we must work for true reform
Philadelphia’s history is as long as America’s. We had a White House for the first president, and Johnson House for the underground railroad. We had the Liberty Bell to celebrate Penn’s charter, and that bell was adopted by abolitionists. We’ve spent centuries peddling our messy history to tourists. But on Tuesday, Philadelphia stopped looking backward,…
Read More Solomon Interviews Philly DA Larry Krasner
Solomon Jones interviews Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Praise 107.9 on a wide range of criminal justice issues–from the death penalty to cash bail and Safe Injection Sites.
Read More Krasner talks exclusively to Solomon Jones after controversial dismissals
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner forced 31 people out at the District Attorney’s office, prompting criticism from some and celebration from others. In an exclusive interview with Praise 107.9 FM host and Daily News columnist Solomon Jones, Krasner explained his motivations. “We did it because this is an office in need of culture change,” Krasner…
Read More Democrats need a stronger message in troubled times
It’s become increasingly apparent that state and local politics are more important than ever when it comes to preventing total chaos, especially in light of the racial conflict playing out on the national stage. Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez knows that, and he’s traveling the country trying to deliver a message of unity. It…
Read More Political commentator Jay McCalla talks Trump and more
Political commentator Jay McCalla talks Philly District Attorney’s Race, Trump budget, the walk-back of the Trump wiretap accusation, Muslim Ban 2 and more on Wake Up With WURD. Photo: Jay McCalla in WURD studio/ Wake Up With WURD staff Solomon Jones is an Essence bestselling author and award-winning columnist. He is the creator and editor…
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