Topic: Voting
My Voting Baggage
A Jefferson University student and super voter considers a wrongfully convicted neighbor who, like many incarcerated Pennsylvanians, went decades without being able to cast a ballot
By Kavi Shahnawax
The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election
The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities
By Courtney DuChene
Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson
The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill
By Courtney DuChene
2026 Good Citizen Calendar
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, starting in January
By Lauren McCutcheon
PA’s 3rd District
Suffs, the Perfect Musical for This Moment
The show about the complex fight for equity — and for democracy — is now on stage. Here’s why you should see it before it leaves Philly this week.
By Laura Swartz
Adios, 2025 …
… happy to have you in the rear view. Here, the things we cared about in the year that was — and what to expect in 2026.
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
How to Vote in Philadelphia
Everything you need to know about voting in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania — including how to fix a flawed mail-in / absentee ballot
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
New Voters For America’s Future
A Conestoga High student launched New Voters to register her peers in 2017. Now her nonprofit is challenging young people to claim ownership over America’s next 250 years.
By Christina Griffith
Remove Philly’s Voting Language Barriers
A Muslim-American advocate urges Philadelphia to steal an idea from Chicago and L.A.: Make it easier for non-English speaking citizens to vote
By Ahmet Selim Tekelioglu, PhD.