Politics

Pittsburgh and Philadelphia business leaders make the case for working together to bring jobs and economic opportunities to the state

Former federal judge and current Dickinson College President John E. Jones III explains what the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling means — and what that means for democratic elections

In L.A., allegations against a councilmember were met by his colleagues … doing the right thing. What a novel concept.

Philadelphia’s section of collapsed interstate reopened in record speed. Why, two City Councilmembers wonder, can’t we do the same for damaged schools?

The first of a series offering political and policy advice to presumptive Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker that she can adopt before taking office

Resolve Philly introduces a Chicago-born program to make sure everyone knows what’s going on in city meetings. Transparency and jobs ensue.

The widespread resistance to evidence — facts! — and the undermining of educated responses alarms a long-time university president

Is mandatory voting — the law in Australia, Belgium, Brazil and other countries — an idea we should steal to boost election turnout? (Also: Democracy sausage!)

MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member reports: The American people are overwhelmingly pro LGBTQ+ rights. So why is the far right attacking trans youth and Pride displays?

Is ageism the last acceptable prejudice? What progressives who fixate on his age miss about Joe Biden’s political chops