Topic: 2024 election
Being a Poll Worker in Philadelphia
Wondering what it’s like to be a poll worker for an election in Philadelphia? In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper column, a local student shares his experience.
By Citizen Mystery ShopperAli Velshi on the Danger of the Protest Vote
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member is not casting a protest vote in the general election, and neither should you. Here's why
By Ali VelshiYou Know There’s an AG’s Race, Right?
The office of Attorney General might be the last line of defense for the Commonwealth against oncoming autocracy. So shouldn’t we pay attention to the candidates who want the job?
By Larry PlattAli Velshi Says to Believe Trump
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member explains that we don't need to ask what a second Trump term would look like. He's made it abundantly clear.
By Ali VelshiAli Velshi on Why Michigan GOP Infighting is Cause for Concern
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member discusses the threat to democracy posed by the chaos in the Michigan GOP ahead of its presidential primary
By Ali VelshiIs Philly About to Decide Democracy’s Future … Again?
Voter turnout in the biggest city of our key swing state is trending dangerously downward. Is Philly about to end democracy after saving it four years ago? Governor Shapiro has a warning for us
By Larry PlattHow 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 StaffMore Age Diversity, Please
A young local public policy professional says adding term limits would cycle out politicians who’ve overstayed their welcome — and invite new, younger leaders into the legislative mix
By Jemille Q. DuncanDave McCormick, Filibuster … Buster?
A pair of Harvard Law students believe the recently announced Republican candidate for U.S. Senate could win on an unlikely — and arguably unsexy — issue: legislative reform.
By Thomas Harvey and Thomas KoenigWhat if Nikki Haley is Right?
The former Temple Law School Dean and longtime political advisor on what the Republican presidential candidate’s critique of Kamala Harris really means, and what Democrats can do about it
By Carl Singley