Politics
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
A Masterclass in Politics and Fearlessness
The Dems Have Been Here Before
Socialists in the big Democratic tent are nothing new, but so are big tears in the party fabric, dating back to FDR’s New Deal and the a fractious 1948 convention in Philadelphia
By David M. Stone
Chris Rabb Heads to Washington
The state rep and presumed U.S. rep in his first big post-primary interview
By Conrad Benner
6abc’s Heroic Stand
Free speech is the first of all rights. Philly’s legendary TV station is fighting for theirs — and yours. Here’s why it matters
By Larry Platt