Activism
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How To Really Run A City: A Special Episode on Citizenship
In the latest episode our podcast, former mayors Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and Kasim Reed of Atlanta revisit past guests for a reminder about what really matters in America today
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10 Ways To Help Get Out the Vote
It’s all hands on deck this year to ensure Philadelphia voter turnout is the highest it can be. Here’s how you can help.
By Katherine Rapin and The Philadelphia Citizen Staff![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/patriotic-american-flag-america-4th-of-july-791x400.jpg)
Choose Democracy
The assault on the U.S. Capitol was a low point of our 248-year history. It’s time to pick a side: Are you for or against democracy?
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Rocky_Statue_Photo_by_J.Smith_Visit_Philly-791x400.jpg)
Your 2024 Good (Philadelphia) Citizen Calendar
The dates you need and things to do in Philadelphia to make this year your civic best
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Citizen of the Week: Jacqueline “Jax” Cusack of Roxborough Development Corp
The new-ish head of the neighborhood group grew up caring for and communing with the region’s parks and waterways. Now she’s bringing her lifelong passion for the environment to bring more green to the Northwest Philly neighborhood
By Rachel Wisniewski![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Thomas_ORourke_Brooks_Gauthier_Harrisburg-791x400.jpg)
The Great School Vouchers Debate
Progressive Councilmembers Thomas, Gauthier, O'Rourke and Brooks protested them. Jay-Z begged to differ. And Mayor Parker tried to bring folks together. Who’s got students’ backs? A week on the frontlines of the school choice wars
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Canvas4HED-791x400.jpg)
RECAP: Let’s Save Democracy … Again!
The Citizen teamed up with Changing the Conversation to train volunteers on the power of deep canvassing — to boost voter turnout ahead of the 2024 presidential election
By Malcolm Burnley, Sarah Gross and Alexandra Katzen![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HED_One_Dog_City_of_Elderly_Love_Sabina_Pierce_00027-copy-791x400.jpeg)
Making their Last Days their Best Days
For more than a decade, City of Elderly Love has given Philadelphia’s oldest and therefore least adoptable dogs and cats the life-changing possibility of living out their golden years in comfort
By Lauren McCutcheon