Activism

Listen: Ali Velshi Banned Book Club with George Takei
The MSNBC host speaks with the actor, activist and author about They Called Us Enemy, a graphic memoir about Japanese American internment
By Ali Velshi
Character Lab: Keep Thinking
This month, Character Lab is sharing wisdom on creativity. Today, a tip from an author and marketing professor on the value of persistence
By Adam Alter
Guest Commentary: The Team Philly Needs Now
A shooting survivor and anti-violence advocate has a plan — inspired by our pro sports teams — to get the whole city behind stopping violence
By LuQman Abdullah
City Council Election 2023: Rue Landau for Communicator-at-Large?
The attorney who helmed the City’s Human Relations and Fair Housing commissions believes Philadelphia’s problems can be solved with clear communication and dogged implementation
By Lauren McCutcheon
Your May 2023 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need to make this year your civic best
By Lauren McCutcheon
Ideas We Should Steal: Mayor’s Youth Climate Action Council
In L.A. and other cities, young people influence local climate policy and enact climate fixes — while learning what it means to be an engaged citizen. It’s time Philly joins the movement
By Courtney DuChene
Earth Day Philadelphia Guide
More than 50 years after the holiday began, there are more reasons — and more ways — than ever to combat climate change, right here in Philly
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Action Civics for the Win
At Philly’s first Civics Day, high schoolers from across the city proved what we all need to hear right now: Our future is in good hands
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy