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SEPTA Funding and the Perils of Political Theatre

Rafi Karpowitz '27 argues that the drama this summer surrounding SEPTA's funding is representative of a more broad phenomenon, in which politics is defined fundamentally by theatrics and calculated posturing that is often detrimental to the people whom political actors should serve.
October 9, 2025

SEPTA Funding Saga Ends With Solutions Only for the Short-Term

On Sept. 8, Governor Josh Shapiro’s (D-PA) administration allowed the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to use $394 million from a state trust fund designated for long-term public transportation maintenance. The money represents a one-time infusion that will enable the agency to
September 18, 2025
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Weekly Column: Swat Says

In this edition of Swat Says, students reflect on their summer excursions, react to the recent drama surrounding SEPTA cuts, and share bizarre stories about former teachers.
September 18, 2025

Swarthmore Leaders React as SEPTA Announces Severe Cuts

On April 10, the South-Eastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced widespread service cuts and fare increases for the 2026 fiscal year. The cuts, which total a 45% reduction of service, are the culmination of several years of long-term deficits that have only
April 24, 2025
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