Wanted — A New Way to Moderate a Presidential Debate

A former Philadelphia mayor once again beseeches next week’s moderators — ABC’s David Muir and Linsey Davis — to ask questions that test basic knowledge … and fact-check!

By Michael A. Nutter
Guest Commentary

Can “Vibes” Propel Kamala Harris to the White House?

An aide to two former PA politicians draws a line between the 2024 presidential election and the “Wave” that saw a new candidate claim victory in the Keystone State in 1991

By David M. Stone
How to Really Run a City

To The Americans who are “Politically Homeless”

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Ali Velshi Inside Project 2025 & Extremist Groups

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member on Project 2025's redirection of our national security away from extremist groups and against diversity and equity

By Ali Velshi

What Even Is an Auditor General?

The state’s chief fiscal watchdog is on the ballot in November. Here’s why that matters, the next in our Your City (Commonwealth) Defined series

By J.P. Romney

Public Speaking Can Win (or Lose) the Presidency

The ability to deliver a message effectively could determine our next POTUS — and is a skill, a long-time university president argues, that all students should learn

By Elaine Maimon
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Ali Velshi Inside Project 2025 … Inside Your Bedroom

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member on Project 2025's insidious reach into our lives, our families, and our bedrooms.

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Are Voters Ready for a “Politics of Joy?”

Is Kamala Harris's presidential campaign more 1980 or 1968? That depends

By Kevin Sunday

POTUS as Teacher-In-Chief

The best U. S. presidents exemplify the traits of good teachers. Here’s what to look for, from a longtime university president

By Elaine Maimon

Fear of a Biracial President

Amidst last week’s rally of 14,000 people featuring Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, there was something missing: Any mention of race from the Dems’ presidential ticket

By Malcolm Burnley