Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

Bucks County, USA, the American Story We Need Now

A gripping new documentary offers an insider’s view into how PA’s third largest county and political bellwether has reckoned with a national fracturing

By Carrie Rickey

Will PA’s Lawsuit Against TikTok Make Children Safer?

There are similar models to follow — big tobacco, opioids — but also plenty of grey area when it comes to addictive products and practices. A public policy expert explains

By Jonathan Caulkins

An End to Life Sentences, for Some?

More than 1,100 Pennsylvanians are serving life for second-degree murder. A court ruling is forcing the state Legislature to revisit how long they’re incarcerated

By Mensah M. Dean

A Reading List for Larry Krasner

Our Trump-like DA indicted himself last week in the court of public opinion by coming up short on public virtue. Here, an offer to help

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

Socialism isn’t Winning; the Status Quo is Losing

Left, right or even moderate — what’s most essential is being a fighter for change rather than a defender of where we are (some effective incumbents excepted)

By David M. Stone
Guest Commentary

Is The Antidote to Democratic Despair Thinking Smaller?

Coming together for your community is a first step in repairing our politically fractured society. Proof positive: Cities and towns across the U.S., even here in Philly, are doing it

By Richard McKnight

Meet the Philadelphia Documenters

Committee of 70 is reviving the Philadelphia chapter of a Chicago-born program to make sure everyone knows what’s going on in city meetings. Transparency and jobs ensue

By Courtney DuChene
Guest Commentary

Yet Again, It’s All About Josh

A political commentator argues the PA governor and presidential hopeful is best at making himself look good

By Guy Ciarrocchi
Guest Commentary

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