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
The Citizen Voter Guide

PA General Election 2020

Election Day is officially November 3—but now is the time to get ready to vote. Here, everything you need to know to cast a ballot

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

Conspiracy vs. Capacity

Philadelphia 3.0’s director of engagement highlights how ballot-counting is being handled throughout the state—and at what potential cost

By Jon Geeting

Why I Plan to Vote No on Ballot Question No. 2

Another view on ballot question No. 2, the proposal to create the Office of the Victim Advocate

By Karen Bojar
Guest Commentary

Stupidest Ballot Question. Ever.

A Republican ward leader weighs in on Tuesday’s ballot question No. 1, a charter amendment that calls on the PPD to eliminate unconstitutional stop and frisk

By Matt Wolfe
Better Civics

Meeting People Where They Are

We hosted a block party during a pandemic, and it was great

By Jen Devor and Megan R. Smith
Guest Commentary

Want to Boost Voter Turnout?

A legendary UArts professor of innovation says the advent of the secret ballot fueled voter apathy

By Neil Kleinman

Out of the Mouth of Babes

#VoteThatJawn and Fresh Artists tap an army of kiddos to turn out the parent vote

By Rebecca Pepper Sinkler
Guest Commentary

Are the polls making the same mistake all over again?

A veteran political consultant warns that by not adjusting for new pandemic voting patterns, pollsters may be missing worrisome drop-offs in Black and Latino voting

By Ken Smukler