Topic: U.S. Politics

Senate candidate John Fetterman’s heckling of Mehmet Oz may entertain the already converted, but it might work against actually persuading independent voters

In advance of a surprise January 6 hearing today, a long-time college president reflects on ways to preserve our embattled democracy

Former City Commissioner Al Schmidt’s testimony this week before the Jan. 6 committee was a reminder that maybe integrity isn’t dead yet

Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi asks: What is the Abraham Fund — and was it illegal?

How to find your city, state and federal representatives, and tips on how to write them—because it's our responsibility to hold them accountable

Carpetbaggers, 2020 election result deniers, candidates—including a celebrity TV doc—spending personal fortunes, and connections to Communist China and the Turkish army. Welcome to democracy, PA-style

The federal government has done its part, authorizing billions of dollars for infrastructure and other programs. Now, Drexel’s Metro Finance head says, it’s up to cities to use it well. Are you paying attention, Philly?

A bill co-sponsored by Sen. Casey would help the one-third of American families who struggle to buy diapers for their babies. Passing it is good health, safety and economic sense, say the leaders of a local children’s charity

A Philly state rep calls on President Biden to ensure Americans with the greatest need can access a basic necessity of modern life: high speed internet

The Citizen board member joined us virtually to reflect on the hope of bipartisanship, the broken GOP and government working as it should.