Politics
Stop The Presses — Jim Kenney Doesn’t Want to be Mayor!
The mayor’s white flag-waving comments this week created a buzz storm of controversy. But did he say anything we didn't already know? And, what of it?
By Larry PlattCitizen Book Club with Dan Pfeiffer
The author, podcaster and political insider spoke to a Philadelphia Citizen audience about uniting America by telling the truth.
By Lauren McCutcheonWill the Supreme Court Bombshells Change How PA Votes?
Why are Josh Shapiro and Doug Mastriano neck and neck? Is Dr. Oz underwater? Is PA going red? Catching up with legendary political consultant Neil Oxman to understand the polling.
By Larry PlattCan Education Save Us From Tyranny?
In advance of a surprise January 6 hearing today, a long-time college president reflects on ways to preserve our embattled democracy
By Elaine MaimonThe Anti-Abortion Movement has Always been Steeped in Lies
Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi examines scientific myths such as fetal pain, partial birth abortion and fetal heartbeat
By Ali VelshiWho Gets To Be In The History Game
Drexel is set to take over the orphaned Atwater Kent historical collection. But the Historical Society, and City Council, might have other ideas. What’s all the fighting really about?
By Larry PlattGoverning Makes a Comeback
Council’s passage last week of modest business tax cuts was more than a rebuke of progressives. It also might suggest that reasonableness is trending again
By Larry PlattWhat We Know About Philly’s New Ward Leaders
The good news from 2022’s ward race, according to Philly 3.0’s engagement editor: A slight gain in “open wards.” The bad news: Philly machine politics is still going strong
By Jon GeetingMr. Schmidt Goes to Washington
Former City Commissioner Al Schmidt’s testimony this week before the Jan. 6 committee was a reminder that maybe integrity isn’t dead yet
By Larry PlattWas Kushner Sealing Saudi Deal while Trump held Office?
Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi asks: What is the Abraham Fund — and was it illegal?
By Ali Velshi