Politics
Is Philly About to Decide Democracy’s Future … Again?
Voter turnout in the biggest city of our key swing state is trending dangerously downward. Is Philly about to end democracy after saving it four years ago? Governor Shapiro has a warning for us
By Larry Platt
Ali Velshi on the Originalism Sin
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member interviews Penn professor Kermit Roosevelt III about whether the Supreme Court can overcome its devotion to originalism before our democracy collapses
By Ali Velshi
Sanity and Hope for Higher Ed
Governor Shapiro’s vision for the state college system offers a path for more residents to get the education they need. A long-time university president lays out why it matters
By Elaine Maimon
The 3 Numbers Everyone Must Know
An educator and community organizer urges state legislators to pass a bill to raise awareness of, funding for and police integration with mental health service hotline 988
By Vanessa Meng
We Must Talk About Abortion
On the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a local Democratic Congresswoman warns of what’s at stake in 2024: Pennsylvanians’ rights
By Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
Ali Velshi on the Real Story Behind Claudine Gay’s Ouster from Harvard
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member talks about the coordinated conservative campaign to remove one of academia's few Black leaders a for political gain
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi on Trump Comparing Himself to Putin
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member discusses the presidential candidate's bizarre legal arguments and self-comparisons to international despots with Rep. Stacey Plaskett
By Ali Velshi
Will 2024 Be a Year of Financial Innovation?
Drexel’s Metro Finance head on how to move from a complex and confusing “capital moment” to collaborative, community-minded and long-lasting change
By Bruce Katz and Bryan Fike
Can City Government Change Itself?
Ten years ago, Mayor Nutter launched an out-of-the-box, internally viral program to help city workers solve problems through cutting-edge collaboration and creativity. How’s all that going?
By Courtney DuChene
The Dawn of the Kenyatta Era
Is the new president of Philadelphia City Council a new boss, or same as the old boss?
By Larry Platt