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Kevin Ferris is the assistant editor of the Editorial Page at The Inquirer. He has been a news editor, a member of The Editorial Board and an editor of the celebrated Community Voices series at the newspaper.

His column "Back Channels" appears weekly, usually in the Currents section of the Sunday Inquirer.

 
Email Kevin at kferris@phillynews.com
Parents gave up their jobs to be near their son, who was badly wounded in Iraq. Now, they could use a little assistance.
Posted 07/05/2009
Kevin Hardin is home in Eddystone for the July Fourth weekend. He's visiting with his parents, Terry and Charles, and two of his three brothers, Kyle and Keith.
 
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Obama should stand forcefully with Iran's protesters, despite the risk.
Posted 06/21/2009
This could be a time of lamentations and despair for conservatives. They are out of power. Much derided in the punditry. Largely ignored on policy.
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A recruiter's killing drew little national notice. For now, focus on family's loss.
Whether you are off to church this morning or just relaxing at home, please take a moment to offer a prayer or good thoughts for Pvt. William Long and his family.
It's been entertaining to watch the Sunday-morning GOP mosh pit, with Republicans careening into each other, trying to bump the unworthy off the dance floor.
Here's what is known of Joseph Glass, as pieced together from some recent news accounts. Born Feb. 19, 1911. From April 1942 to August 1945, he served as an Army infantryman, and saw action at Normandy and the Rhineland. Died Jan. 25, 1993.
Which of the following would fit comfortably into a conservative politician's platform? a. Lower taxes on income, small businesses, and corporations.
Kevin Ferris' column, "Back Channels," does not appear today.
Harrisburg seems poised to make state government more accountable and transparent. Yes, that's right. Harrisburg. Accountable. Transparent. All in one sentence.
How appropriate that the phrase shock the conscience comes up with regard to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, also known as KSM, mastermind of 9/11.
A picture of John Paul II was banned recently in England. We're not talking holy card here. His image was plastered onto a flier for a place called Club Fire. Beneath the logo "Berserk," John Paul is shown in traditional papal whites, holding a beer bottle and dancing oh-so-close with a hot young thing who's not wearing a whole lot of dress. Yes, the image is a Photoshop-type fake.
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