Politics
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
One of Us
A Southwest Philadelphia educator offers a most patriotic defense of birthright citizenship
By Brandon McNeice
The Escalating Fight For Voting Rights Ahead of The Midterms
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member sits down with political commentators Harry Sisson and Joe Walsh to discuss Trump's threats to our free and fair elections
By Ali Velshi
To Celebrate America 250 on July 4, Be like Hungary on November 3
Philly’s done right by democracy’s history this year, but its future will be written by engaged citizens between now and Election Day … and after, too
By David M. Stone
Ali Velshi on Protecting the Integrity of the Midterms
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by Angelo Carusone of Media Matters and MS NOW legal analyst Melissa Murray to talk about the threats to our upcoming elections
By Ali Velshi
The Single Most Important Act of Leadership in U.S. History
A former Army Undersecretary and Congressman on what we can still learn from Washington and Hamilton’s military service
By Patrick J. Murphy
Parker v. Parker
A year from reelection, the mayor has taken big swings, sustained political losses, and faces progressive backlash. Here, a job performance review — and a challenge
By Larry Platt
Serving Justice for Families of Fallen First Responders
City Council’s new law follows reporting from The Trace about relatives whose health insurance and benefits were cut when their family member died by suicide
By Mensah M. Dean