Topic: 2024 election
Raging Against the Machine
Local progressives are taking aim at Bob Brady and the Democratic machine. Is that the conversation they should be having or does this week's Free Library visit from Bill Clinton suggest another way?
By Larry Platt
Cities Will Save The Country
Drexel’s Metro Finance director on the return of “New Localism” in the second age of Trump
By Bruce Katz and Florian Schalliol
The Key To Fighting College “Elitism”
The 2024 election highlighted an education divide in the American populace. A long-time university president says the answer lies with colleges themselves
By Elaine Maimon
Say It Ain’t So, Bob
Senator Casey’s desperate attempt to keep his seat and his silence while supporters mimicked Trump-like rationale was not a good look
By Larry Platt
“You Can’t Nice Your Way To Victory”
In a post-election special of our podcast, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed break down what the hell just happened — and where cities go from here
By J.P. Romney
Why Are the Winners of the 2024 Election So … Mad?
Trump won the election. So why do his supporters still seem so riled up?
By Lauren McCutcheon
America Reconciled
How can we heal the virus of polarization across our civic body? A national ambassador for Braver Angels has an answer — and will share it live Saturday at Root Quarterly’s Founder’s Weekend picnic
By John Wood, Jr.
Not Another Election Post-Mortem
Instead, a Philadelphia writer looks back at past predictions about American culture to find a way forward
By David Williams
The Message from Voters is Clear
How can we convince more Philadelphians to cast a ballot? A political consultant offers some advice
By Mustafa Rashed
Ali Velshi Lays Out The Path Forward
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reflects on moving past last week's election results
By Ali Velshi