Activism

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

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

A local nonprofit combines picking up litter with help for people who are homeless. You’re invited to their next event

Gov. Ron DeSantis is not alone in attacking free expression on campus, where censorship is coming from the right and left. Here, a former university president on the dangers of such Orwellian assaults on democracy itself

The Memphis Grizzlies loaned its NBA star power to get citizens competing to pick up litter. Could a Philly “Litter League” help clean up our streets, too?

The just-ended graduate union strike was the latest blow to the university, which has seen violence and disarray the last several months

Civic leader Osagie Imasogie joined the Union League for its inspiring patriotic mission. Twenty years later, he resigned because of what he sees as its leadership's anti-American bent. Here, he gives a rare glimpse inside the storied institution

The MSNBC host reviews the degradation of women's rights the world over — including here in the U.S.

Is it porn? Is it sports? Why is DuckDuckGo, the upstart challenger to Google, targeting bros?

The executive director of an impact evaluation group distills five lessons learned in five years of helping mission-oriented organizations make real change in Philly