Guest Commentary

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 Bell

Raging 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
Guest Commentary

“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 Gauthier

Say 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 Platt
Guest Commentary

Building 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-Mekki
Guest Commentary

Not Another Election Post-Mortem

Instead, a Philadelphia writer looks back at past predictions about American culture to find a way forward

By David Williams
Guest Commentary

The Message from Voters is Clear

How can we convince more Philadelphians to cast a ballot? A political consultant offers some advice

By Mustafa Rashed
Guest Commentary

Letter 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 Levison
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Ali Velshi Lays Out The Path Forward

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reflects on moving past last week's election results

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Even 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