THE SMUK POLITICAL REPORT

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s election commentary on national black radio offers an unexpected perspective

By Larry Platt

THE SMUK POLITICAL REPORT

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s post-debate commentary on national black radio offers an unexpected perspective

By Larry Platt

The Revolution Is Operational

When’s the last time you encountered the city bureaucracy and said to yourself, “Wow, what great customer service?"

By Larry Platt
Sign the Petition

Abolish the City Commissioners Office

Embarrassed by no-show, non-voting City Commissioner Anthony Clark? Prove to Al Schmidt that you do care

By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends

Yasmine Mustafa at TedX Philly

The Roar for Good founder’s “birth lottery” life story wowed the crowd. See it here.

By Larry Platt

THE SMUK POLITICAL REPORT

Political consultant Ken Smukler’s post-debate commentary on national black radio offers an unexpected perspective

By Larry Platt

City Council, The Comeback?

Our legislative body might be starting to think about, uh, actually legislating…now let’s reward them for flirting with substance

By Larry Platt

In Defense of Politics

What do Tom Wolf, Kathleen Kane and Donald Trump have in common? None are practitioners of the art of politics. Enough with on-the-job trainees

By Larry Platt

Deja Vu All Over Again?

Three recent stories in our politics felt depressingly familiar. And one development didn’t.

By Larry Platt

“A True Artist”

Legendary concert promoter Larry Magid on his friend, David Bowie

By Larry Platt