Politics
PA Primary Election 2020
Voting by mail in Pennsylvania or heading to the polls in Philly on June 2? Here's everything you need to know.
By Nick MarzanoEven a pandemic can’t stop the murders
Philly’s homicide rate continues to rise, even during the quarantine. Where, WURD’s mid-day host wonders, is Danielle Outlaw in all this?
By Charles D. EllisonThe Covid-19 Budget Tsunami
This week, Mayor Kenney, promising pain, will announce a revamped budget. Are you confident it will include a vision for smart recovery?
By Larry PlattMadeleine Dean Wants to Send You More Money
The Montgomery County rep is one of several members of Congress pushing for continued payments to Americans as a result of Covid-19. Philly 3.0's engagement director on why that matters
By Jon GeetingDoes Helen Gym Want Donald Trump To Be Re-Elected?
Even though Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden, questions remain about how supportive Democratic Socialists will ultimately be
By Larry PlattLet Them Vote
Two high school history teachers urge all who care about our democracy to sign a letter today to allow all eligible voters—like the 20,000 youth in our city—to vote by mail
By Rhonda Feder and Thomas QuinnThe Leadership Chronicles
Covid-19, and Mayor Kenney’s response to its economic impact, continues to reveal who’s leading, who’s reacting and who’s pandering
By Larry Platt“Why Not Do It Right?”
In a clip from his show, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi calls on America to control how the Covid-19 crisis defines us. Chat with him in real time at the Citizen Virtual Town Hall next week
By Larry PlattWe Shouldn’t Have To Pick Sides Over Gun Violence
People are being shot while the Mayor Jim Kenney and the D.A. Larry Krasner snipe at each other. Where, WURD’s midday host wonders, are the leaders we need?
By Charles D. EllisonLeadership in the time of crisis
Elected official press conferences suddenly make for great TV. Are any of our guys at all Churchillian?
By Larry Platt