Activism

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member interviews Filipina journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, author of How to Stand Up to a Dictator: The Fight for Our Future

Before and after you hunker down for the big meal, take time to make the holiday more special for your fellow Philadelphians.

Drexel’s Metro Finance director on the return of “New Localism” in the second age of Trump

The documentary, followed by a community conversation, explores a proven solution to homelessness. Join the effort November 21

More than a dozen ways to give back to those who fought to keep you free

The Point Breeze native spent 26 years imprisoned for a murder he says he didn’t commit. His release comes after years of efforts by lawyers and high-profile activists, including sports reporter Michael Barkann and local business leader Jay Coen Gilbert

The 2024 election was the beginning, not the end, of saving our democracy. Here's what else you can do

The dates you need for the end of the year for things to do in Philadelphia to make 2024 your civic best

The Philadelphia Citizen is partnering with Vote That Jawn on an inaugural student essay contest in honor of the late Philadelphia-proud writer and voting activist Erinda Sheno

An Indian citizen, he can’t vote in the U.S. — but that hasn’t stopped him from helping others cast ballots by November 5