Opinion
The Tragic Consequences of SEPTA Cuts
CHOP’s CEO warns that letting our public transit system fail means failing children around the region
By Madeline BellRaging Against the Machine
Local progressives are taking aim at Bob Brady and the Democratic machine. Is that the conversation they should be having or does this week's Free Library visit from Bill Clinton suggest another way?
By Larry Platt“Rescue” Food. Feed People.
A citywide pilot used nearly 3,000 meals headed to the landfill to feed over 700 needy families in Philadelphia. A sustainable business leader and City Councilperson want to make it permanent
By Devi Ramkissoon and Jamie GauthierSay It Ain’t So, Bob
Senator Casey’s desperate attempt to keep his seat and his silence while supporters mimicked Trump-like rationale was not a good look
By Larry PlattBuilding a New Social Contract for Teachers
The founder and CEO of the Center for Black Educator Development says now, more than ever, our school teachers need support that’s financial, cultural and structural
By Sharif El-MekkiNot Another Election Post-Mortem
Instead, a Philadelphia writer looks back at past predictions about American culture to find a way forward
By David WilliamsThe Message from Voters is Clear
How can we convince more Philadelphians to cast a ballot? A political consultant offers some advice
By Mustafa RashedLetter From the UK, Power-Mad Pig Edition
Election left you feeling helpless? Depressed? A Philly ex-pat writer has some advice from across the pond
By Iain LevisonAli Velshi Lays Out The Path Forward
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reflects on moving past last week's election results
By Ali VelshiEven Shapiro Couldn’t Have Saved the PA Democrats
A Pittsburgh historian on how last week’s election results may require a permanent realignment in a state Dems once considered a safe bet
By Oliver Bateman