Beyond The Soda Tax

The battle lines are drawn. But hardly anyone is asking: Will yet another tax help us grow?

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends

Defibrillating Democracy

A discussion about ways to reignite voter turnout in a city where much of the electorate has given up

By Larry Platt

Hoop Dreams

As March Madness gets underway, it’s hard to be a fan and socially conscious. Enter Philadelphia Youth Basketball, which uses sports to shape inner city kids

By Larry Platt
The Smukler Report

Donald Trump’s “Make America Hate Again Tour”

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s latest election commentary on national black radio

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Updates

Insurgency in the Northeast

Jared Solomon’s grassroots rematch challenge to Mark Cohen in the state’s 202nd legislative district heats up

By Larry Platt

Local Patriotism In Action

Our change.org petition to abolish the embarrassing City Commissioners office is having an effect

By Larry Platt
The Smukler Report

Trump’s “Orange Is the New Black” campaign

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s latest election commentary on national black radio

By Larry Platt

Yo, Kenney and Clarke, Read This Book!

Vetri partner Jeff Benjamin has some ideas for improving relations between you and your government

By Larry Platt

We Do Too Like Hillary!

Two millennial leaders pen a piece questioning the presidential campaign media narrative

By Larry Platt
The Smukler Report

The Republican Race Is a “Trump Sharknado”

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s latest election commentary on national black radio

By Larry Platt