Voice: Larry Platt
Dr. Michael Eric Dyson Dropping Science
Join us next Tuesday to hear the best-selling author and inspirational orator hold forth on his new book, Long Time Coming: Reckoning with Race in America, in a conversation with Citizen contributor Dr. James Peterson
By Larry PlattEt tu, Martina?
A year ago, she was the best hope for reform in Philly politics. But now Republican State Rep. Martina White has thrown her lot in with the crazies who deny the results of a free and fair election.
By Larry PlattThe Age of Denial, Philly-Style
How Councilwoman Helen Gym, Mayor Jim Kenney and even an Inky columnist are catching the allergy to reality
By Larry PlattThe New RFK?
The election results reveal the potential for a transformative new coalition—if Joe Biden and progressives have the guts to go there
By Larry Platt“I Call Them Momola and the Mensch”
Catching up with Delaware Rabbi Michael Beals, also known as “Joe Biden’s rabbi”
By Larry PlattYo, Donald, This is How You Concede an Election!
Treasurer Joe Torsella’s moving concession video after his surprising loss appeals to our better angels—and is required viewing for these times
By Larry PlattWinning and Losing On Election Night
Who’s up? Who’s down? And is there a path forward for a President Biden to change the tone of our politics?
By Larry PlattIt’s the Capital, Stupid!
Della Clark, CEO of The Enterprise Center, has become the city’s chief evangelist for a recovery that invests in Black and brown entrepreneurs
By Larry PlattThe Greater Buffalo Racial Equity Roundtable
Well before this summer’s racial awakening, civic leaders in Buffalo came together to not only talk about race, but work on real systemic change. Is it a model for other cities?
By Larry PlattA Crack in the Permanent Establishment
The ascension of Wharton’s Erika James, IBX’s Gregory Deavens and Comcast’s Dalila Wilson-Scott points to refreshing change among the city’s leadership class
By Larry Platt