Search Results for: "democracy"
Listen: Reverse Racial Migration, Misogyny and the Math of Democracy
The newest episode of our How to Really Run a City podcast welcomes New York Times journalist and documentarian Charles Blow
By Jessica Blatt PressIs Philly About to Decide Democracy’s Future … Again?
Voter turnout in the biggest city of our key swing state is trending dangerously downward. Is Philly about to end democracy after saving it four years ago? Governor Shapiro has a warning for us
By Larry PlattGuest Commentary: “Magic Seats” Undermine Democracy
The Democratic Party wants to pick your “elected” judicial candidates. A longtime committee person objects
By Karen BojarCity Council Election 2023: Is Robin Jervay Aluko Good for Democracy?
The 5th District candidate is running as a write-in candidate for Darrell Clarke’s old seat. Here’s why she’s doing it
By Josh KrugerGuest Commentary: A Democracy Agenda for Philadelphia
Mayoral and Council candidates must vow to strengthen our local democracy — and make sure government works for the people. Committee of Seventy’s chief policy officer lays out with what they should do
By Pat ChristmasIdeas We Should Steal Festival 2022: Saving Democracy with Andrew Yang
The former presidential candidate talks with WashPo’s Jennifer Rubin, former RNC Chair Michael Steele and MSNBC’s Ali Velshi at our Ideas We Should Steal Festival Thursday
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyVote for School Boards That Protect Democracy
A long-time college president sees a cautionary tale in the recent Pennridge (Bucks County) school board vote to scale back social studies
By Elaine MaimonGood Neighbors Support Democracy
The midterm elections proved Americans — Philadelphians especially — can be good neighbors. Here’s to keeping the neighborly spirit going, especially among civic leaders and in higher education.
By Elaine Maimon