Politics
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
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
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
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
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
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