Citizen of the Week

Michael Wong

If this former Fortune 500 executive, Wharton lecturer and father of two has time to volunteer for his local animal shelter, what’s your excuse?

By Emilia Maia
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Ali Velshi On What is Happening in Los Angeles Right Now

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member breaks down the escalating situation and details the dangers of federalizing a state's National Guard

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi’s Guide to Resistance for Ordinary People

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member presents a basic guide to resisting authoritarianism for ordinary people

By Ali Velshi
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Philanthropy’s Big Moment

Trump’s draconian social service cuts means now is the time for donors to step up

By Vik Dewan and Mike Wang

How to Support Veterans

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

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Political Satire for the TikTok Age

Philly punk rocker Ron Gallo once avoided social media. Now he’s made it the stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters

By Malcolm Burnley

Rebuilding Philadelphia, One Block at a Time

A nonprofit that recruits volunteers to repair homes is strengthening the physical, social, and economic infrastructure of Philly’s neighborhoods

By Malcolm Burnley

Stop Using Antisemitism as a Weapon Against Higher Education

A longtime university president tells Congress to cease and desist from persecuting colleges under the guise of fighting antisemitism

By Elaine Maimon

Finding the Next Shirley Chisolm

Center 1968 is a nonprofit dedicated to training Black women not only to run for office, but to shape policies, advocate for change, and represent

By Jessica Blatt Press

LGBTQ-Owned Shops, Restaurants, More in Philadelphia

Brick-and-mortar LGBTQ-owned businesses span all of Philly. Here, some that strive not just to sell, but also to do good in and beyond our city

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff