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Ali Velshi Asks, If Orbán Can Lose in Hungary …

The MS NOW host and Citizen board member points to the long-time prime minister and his party's loss as a beacon of hope to backsliding democracies around the world.

By Ali Velshi

We Must Ensure Students Can Vote

President Trump is trying to make it harder for college students to cast a ballot. A longtime university president encourages us all to push back for the sake of our democracy

By Elaine Maimon

Your Democratic Committee Wants … You

Heavy turnover citywide means the 2026 election could bring more than 1,000 new representatives to Philly’s lowest elected position

By Jon Geeting

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities

By Courtney DuChene
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Ultimate Job Interview for the 3rd Congressional District

The latest edition of The Citizen’s career-minded candidate Q&A revealed three very different top Democratic candidates for Dwight Evans’ seat in the U.S. House of Representatives

By Malcolm Burnley and Lauren McCutcheon

Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson

The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill

By Courtney DuChene

Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers

Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win

By Jon Geeting

How — and Why — to Run for City Committeeperson

The most hyperlocal of political posts helps get out the vote for local, state and national candidates. And guess what? Starting now, you can sign yourself up to run for the job

By Lauren McCutcheon

Reforming Resign to Run … Without Reform

The City law requiring elected officials to quit before running for another office makes elections less competitive. Council’s new proposal won’t fix it — without a change

By Jon Geeting

New Voters For America’s Future

A Conestoga High student launched New Voters to register her peers in 2017. Now her nonprofit is challenging young people to claim ownership over America’s next 250 years.

By Christina Griffith