Guest Commentary

What Republicans and Democrats Must Agree On

Two former elected officials — one Republican and one Democrat — insist that free and safe elections matter, regardless of who wins on November 5. Here’s what we need to do to ensure that happens

By former Rep. Jim Gerlach and former Rep. Tim Roemer
Guest Commentary

How to Persuade Gen Z Voters

A Swarthmore political scientist compares the election to an issue top of mind for our youngest voters in and beyond Philly: climate change

By Gordon Arlen

Trump vs. Harris on Higher Ed

A long-time university president wishes she could write a normal article contrasting the presidential candidates’ policies on higher education. But these are not normal times

By Elaine Maimon

The Outsiders

Philly is the center of the political universe — just ask DeNiro, Musk, DiCaprio and all the folks who’ve moved here from around the world to get out the vote for both candidates

By Jessica Blatt Press
Watch

Ultimate Job Interview of Attorney General Candidates

See how Republican David Sunday, Democrat Eugene DePasquale, and, in his first public forum, Forward Party candidate Eric Settle described their job qualifications in a Pittsburgh event

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon

Vote Like Mount Airy Votes

Voting divisions in Northwest Philly have among the most engaged voters in the city — including, in one division, 90 percent turnout. The reason is not what you might think

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

¿Qué Plan Económico es Mejor Para los Latinos?

Los votantes latinos se encuentran en uno de los bloques más importantes en uno de los estados más importantes este año–y están muy preocupados con el futuro de la economía. Aquí explicamos las propuestas de Trump y Harris y cómo pueden afectarlos.

By Cristian Salazar
Guest Commentary

Gen Z Voters Need More

A teenage Philadelphian on why her generation isn't taking just “Yes” for an answer

By Lanaa Dantzler
Guest Commentary

Our Elections are Safe, Secure, and We All Must Participate

A longtime election worker and now City Council staffer pushes back on false narratives that harm our democratic process — and explains how Philly’s voting machines really work

By Max Weisman
The Citizen Recommends

Text Your Friends, Get Out the Vote

Who among your friends is a voter — and who is not? A new tech platform helps you find out, and gives tips on how to nudge them to the polls. What are you waiting for?

By Natalie Pompilio