Topic: 2020 Election
Mr. 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 Platt
Guest Commentary: Reflections from a First-Time Voter
A Penn student looks back on a whiplash year that forced her to confront her own assumptions: How could she preach voting when she wasn’t sure she’d vote?
By Calista Lopez
The New RFK?
The election results reveal the potential for a transformative new coalition—if Joe Biden and progressives have the guts to go there
By Larry Platt
Making History in Harrisburg
Philadelphia Rep. Joanna McClinton breaks ground as the new PA House Democratic leader
By Jon Geeting
“I Call Them Momola and the Mensch”
Catching up with Delaware Rabbi Michael Beals, also known as “Joe Biden’s rabbi”
By Larry Platt
How Lisa Deeley Saved Democracy
She’s a Democratic party loyalist. But, along with her co-city commissioners, Omar Sabir and Republican Al Schmidt, the Northeast native spearheaded a heroic election process.
By Jessica Blatt Press
Yo, Donald, This is How You Concede an Election!
Treasurer Joe Torsella’s moving concession video after his surprising loss appeals to our better angels—and is required viewing for these times
By Larry Platt
Winning and Losing On Election Night
Who’s up? Who’s down? And is there a path forward for a President Biden to change the tone of our politics?
By Larry Platt