Activism

Find your city, state and federal representatives, and tips on how to contact them — because it's our responsibility to hold them accountable

When a city is in crisis, the instinct is to pull inward. That instinct, a local connector says, is the problem.

Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long

The local organizer of an international event believes Philadelphia can still become a beacon of nonviolence and cooperation

Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham headlines a two-day deep dive into the state of our democracy, a must-attend for civic-minded Philadelphians

Patriotism has never meant pretending America is perfect. It has always meant believing the country is yours to improve

The re-opening of a new rail bridge in Southwest Philadelphia will connect one of the city’s poorest neighborhoods to jobs and green space downtown. Will local residents be the ones who benefit?

Individual faith groups have begun the work of grassroots reparations for Black Philadelphians. Imagine, the movement’s organizer asks, if we could get 100 congregations on board?

Ten Philadelphia-area news organizations will receive funding, consulting and innovation services through a two-year, $1 million initiative focused on sustainability

West Philadelphia printmaker Peri Law joins a national campaign to keep the upcoming FIFA World Cup matches safe for immigrants, especially the 500,000 fans Philly expects to welcome