Topic: Abortion

This Moment is Why Elections Matter
A former mayor on how last week’s Supreme Court rulings targeting Affirmative Action, the LGBTQ+ community, and student loan debt should remind us of the power of the ballot box
By Michael A. Nutter
Listen: Ali Velshi on Judge Shopping
MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member explains the prevalence and dangers of allowing plaintiffs to choose their own federal judge
By Lauren McCutcheon
Listen: Ali Velshi on Vanishing Women’s Rights
The MSNBC host reviews the degradation of women's rights the world over — including here in the U.S.
By Ali Velshi
Listen: Ali Velshi on Abortion and the Midterm Elections
The MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member breaks down the effect of overturning Roe v. Wade on the midterm elections nationwide
By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary: A Win On Abortion Means a Win For America
A local basketball coach and father of young men wonders if a middle path on abortion is the way America can survive this political moment
By Seth Berger
What to Know About Philly’s 2022 Ballot Questions
Every Philadelphia citizen ought to understand what they are or aren’t voting for.
By Jemille Q. Duncan
The Price of City Council’s National Politics
Councilmembers’ attempts to legislate national politics distract them from the local issues only they can solve. They should do better.
By Jemille Q. Duncan
WATCH: Project Save Democracy with Ali Velshi
At a Citizen event this week, the MSNBC anchor talked about Ukraine, democracy, empathy — and what we all need to do to save our democracy
By Lauren McCutcheon