Kevin Ferris

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

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Back Channels: U.S. must declare support

Obama should stand forcefully with Iran's protesters, despite the risk.

By Kevin Ferris, Inquirer Columnist

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.

Back Channels: - 06/14/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Inquirer Columnist

Kevin Ferris' column, "Back Channels," does not appear today.
Back Channels: Remember the victim and kin - 06/07/2009: A recruiter's killing drew little national notice. For now, focus on family's loss.

By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

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.
Back Channels: In Minnesota, a possible N.J. blueprint - 05/31/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

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.
Back Channels: Abandoned veterans are given their due - 05/24/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

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.
Back Channels: Tax hikes may spur a blue-state revolt - 05/17/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

Which of the following would fit comfortably into a conservative politician's platform? a. Lower taxes on income, small businesses, and corporations.
Back Channels: - 05/10/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

Kevin Ferris' column, "Back Channels," does not appear today.
Back Channels: Shining some light on Pa. spending - 05/03/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

Harrisburg seems poised to make state government more accountable and transparent. Yes, that's right. Harrisburg. Accountable. Transparent. All in one sentence.
Back Channels: A distraction: The real shock to the conscience should be 9/11, not the efforts - however harsh - to prevent such attacks in the future. - 04/26/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

How appropriate that the phrase shock the conscience comes up with regard to Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, also known as KSM, mastermind of 9/11.
Back Channels: At the core, what's vital is freedom of speech - 04/19/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

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.
Back Channels: - 04/12/2009: By Kevin Ferris, Editor of the Editorial Page

Kevin Ferris' "Back Channels column does not appear today.

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