The Key To Fighting College “Elitism”

The 2024 election highlighted an education divide in the American populace. A long-time university president says the answer lies with colleges themselves

By Elaine Maimon
Guest Commentary

“Rescue” Food. Feed People.

A citywide pilot used nearly 3,000 meals headed to the landfill to feed over 700 needy families in Philadelphia. A sustainable business leader and City Councilperson want to make it permanent

By Devi Ramkissoon and Jamie Gauthier

Does Trump 2.0 Mean Game Over for the Climate?

Doomism will get us nowhere. Here’s what we can do to continue protecting the environment

By Courtney DuChene

Say It Ain’t So, Bob

Senator Casey’s desperate attempt to keep his seat and his silence while supporters mimic Trump-like rationale is not a good look

By Larry Platt
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Ali Velshi Talks About Tariffs

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains what these import-export taxes are, who'll benefit from them — and who'll pay for them

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Building a New Social Contract for Teachers

The founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development says now, more than ever, our school teachers need support that’s financial, cultural and structural

By Sharif El-Mekki

Fun Things to Do in Philly this Week and Weekend

This week in Philly we officially kick off holiday shopping season, have a serious TED Talk about democracy, welcome back Dinos After Dark, open new galleries at the Franklin Institute, and host the Philadelphia Marathon

By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
How to Really Run A City

“You Can’t Nice Your Way To Victory”

In a post-election special of our podcast, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed break down what the hell just happened — and where cities go from here

By J.P. Romney

Why Are the Winners of the 2024 Election So … Mad?

Trump won the election. So why do his supporters still seem so riled up?

By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

America Reconciled

How can we heal the virus of polarization across our civic body? A national ambassador for Braver Angels has an answer — and will share it live Saturday at Root Quarterly’s Founder’s Weekend picnic

By John Wood, Jr.