Guest Commentary

Even Shapiro Couldn’t Have Saved the PA Democrats

A Pittsburgh historian on how last week’s election results may require a permanent realignment in a state Dems once considered a safe bet

By Oliver Bateman

WTF Just Happened?

The fall of progressivism. The rise of Joe Rogan. The score-settling of Bob Brady. The philosophy of Marcus Aurelius…trying to make sense of Tuesday’s Great Realignment

By Larry Platt
The New Urban Order

How Cities Fared In The Election

New mayors, new funding for housing and transit, and why cities are trending Republican

By Diana Lind

Higher Education in a New Trump Era

A long-time university president on what colleges must do to meet this moment

By Elaine Maimon
Ideas We Should Steal Festival 2024

When Will We Start Listening to Working Class Voters?

Author Batya Ungar-Sargon and former PA Congressman Patrick Murphy will talk about the underappreciated voters who may have decided the 2024 election at our festival on November 15

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary

“We Have a World to Draw”

Chester County’s re-elected Democratic representative reminds other disappointed voters of what matters most: Grieve. Then get back to work.

By Rep. Chrissy Houlahan

Scenes From An Election

We cast ballots in the 2024 presidential election, with Philly panache and optimism

By Sabina Louise Pierce and Olivia Kram

Election Day Freebies, Deals and Fun

You voted? Now celebrate yo-self with a free beer or two, discounted tickets, gratis bike rides, complimentary snacks and free parties all across Philly

By Navya Nair and Lauren McCutcheon

How To Up Your Election Day Game

It's Election Day, Philadelphia! Clearly, you’re going to vote. There is still more you can do

By Lauren McCutcheon and Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Do You Remember Your First Time?

Philadelphia citizens reflect on where they were, who they chose and what it felt like the first time they ... voted.

By Olivia Kram