Politics
Packing for Climate Change
Prepping for a vacation out West was different this summer. Before we get used to the new environmental normal, do something
By Josh Mogerman
The Phils Honored Rochelle Bilal?
The city’s scandal-ridden Sheriff proves again that she can survive any controversy. But is she really who we want to hold up as a hero?
By Malcolm Burnley
Ali Velshi Tells a Tale of Two Economies
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by economist Justin Wolfers to discuss the disconnect between what Americans are experiencing and what Trump claims about jobs, wages, and inflation
By Ali Velshi
Gov. Shapiro’s FY27 Budget, By The Numbers
In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a detailed breakdown of how much of each Pennsylvanian’s money Shapiro and the state legislature will use next year
By Nick Hand
Mayor Parker’s FY27 Budget, By The Numbers
In partnership with Committee of Seventy, a breakdown per person of how the Mayor and City Council will use your money over the next year.
By Nick Hand
Ali Velshi on Trump Canceling Federal Grants to States That Voted For Kamala Harris
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by former Washington Governor Jay Inslee to discuss how the Trump Administration is weaponizing federal grants for political punishment
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Reminds Us a President Who Isn’t Accountable Isn’t a Real President
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by professor Jason Stanley to outline how Trump is stripping government accountability to advance his "fascist" agenda
By Ali Velshi
A Trash Policy That Changes … Nothing
The City’s former Litter Czar bemoans what could be a missed opportunity for real environmental and sanitation changes in Philly. Here’s how we can do better
By Nicolas Esposito
How The Knicks (Yes, the Knicks) are Like Lincoln
A former Philadelphia Mayor on the political and life lessons gleaned from the NBA Finals
By Michael A. Nutter