Topic: Bob Brady

Raging Against the Machine
Local progressives are taking aim at Bob Brady and the Democratic machine. Is that the conversation they should be having or does this week's Free Library visit from Bill Clinton suggest another way?
By Larry Platt
“Magic Seats” Undermine Democracy
The Democratic Party wants to pick your “elected” judicial candidates. A longtime committee person objects
By Karen Bojar
Elections Office Drama
City Commissioners Lisa Deeley and Seth Bluestein may be at risk of losing their jobs in the 2023 election, Philly 3.0’s engagement director observes. That could have consequences for the all-important 2024 presidential race
By Jon Geeting
How Philadelphia’s Local Democratic Party Hurts Democrats
Philly 3.0’s engagement director on the Bob Brady-led City Committee’s moves against “outsiders,” which is weakening the party ahead of critical 2022 midterm elections
By Jon Geeting
Say No to Methane
Methane emissions fuel the climate crisis and cost taxpayers millions of dollars annually. A clean air advocate urges a stop to proposed EPA rules allowing more of it.
By Joseph Otis Minott
Brady vs. Brooks
Kendra Brooks’ Working Families Party council candidacy has ruffled feathers. But does she represent real change?
By Larry Platt
Bob Brady’s Nixon to China Move
With his announcement that he won’t seek reelection, will Bob Brady surprise us by being an agent of change at home?
By Larry Platt
The Ghost of Reformers Past
As the Feds raise the temperature on party boss Bob Brady, could he use it as an opportunity for reform?
By Larry Platt
Inauguration Blues
The Philly congressional delegation’s boycott was wrong and hypocritical. But it’s not too late to be constructive
By Larry Platt
Understanding Bob Brady
Catching up with the Congressman while he totes around a vial of the Pope’s “holy water.” Take that, Colbert
By Larry Platt