Stephen Silver

Stephen Silver is a journalist, essayist, and film critic, who is also a contributor to Philly Voice, Philadelphia Weekly, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Living Life Fearless, Backstage magazine, Broad Street Review, and Splice Today. The co-founder of the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle, Stephen lives in suburban Philadelphia with his wife and two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @StephenSilver.

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks, after paying respects and meeting with victims, family, first responders and law enforcement who were affected by the mass shooting committed by a gunman authorities say was motivated by racism, at Delavan Grider Community Center in Buffalo, NY, U.S. May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis

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Is the Social Security Retirement Age Going Up?

Could there be a Social Security compromise? After weeks of President Joe Biden hitting Republicans for wanting to cut Social Security, a new report...

Stephen SilverFebruary 28, 2023

Former Vice President of the United States Joe Biden speaking with attendees at the 2020 Iowa State Education Association (ISEA) Legislative Conference at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa.

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Does Joe Biden Want to Cut Medicare?

Does Joe Biden Really Want to Cut Medicare? One of President Joe Biden’s most frequent applause lines in recent months has involved accusing Republicans in...

Stephen SilverFebruary 27, 2023

Donald Trump. Image Credit: Creative Commons.

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Does Donald Trump Want to Be Indicted?

How an indictment could actually be good for Donald Trump: For most politicians, a federal indictment is one of the worst things that can...

Stephen SilverFebruary 27, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris listens as President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address, Tuesday, February 7, 2023, on the House floor of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)

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The Kamala Harris Problem

Is Kamala Harris Doomed?: Many more Americans disapprove of the vice president’s job performance than approve of it. Will this cause trouble for the...

Stephen SilverFebruary 27, 2023

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Image by Gage Skidmore.

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Would You Trust Donald Trump?

Ronna McDaniel promises Donald Trump will abide by the party’s endorsement: Much as was the case in the 2016 primaries, the chair of the...

Stephen SilverFebruary 27, 2023

Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a campaign rally at Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona. By Gage Skidmore.

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Donald Trump Crushes Ron DeSantis in Latest 2024 GOP Poll

Donald Trump leads DeSantis in Fox News’ first 2024 poll: Fox News’ relationship with the right, and with former President Donald Trump, remains somewhat...

Stephen SilverFebruary 27, 2023