Topic: democracy

Why we have them, why they are the way they are — and how they might change to allow more people to vote in Pennsylvania

Mayoral and Council candidates must vow to strengthen our local democracy — and make sure government works for the people. Committee of Seventy’s chief policy officer lays out with what they should do

We painted a mural and threw a party to celebrate. We invited a spectrum of American leaders who are working to fix our democracy, our media, our city government, and our city.

The Ukrainian president likened the situation in his country to two battles fought by Americans. MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi explains that both of these were turning points against an autocratic regime

A longtime university president laments that lying has become normative in American politics — and thinks The Philadelphia Citizen has an idea to change it

Our 5th annual festival last week featured luminaries in the arts, politics, media and justice. Here, some solutions we should adopt

The former presidential candidate talks with WashPo’s Jennifer Rubin, former RNC Chair Michael Steele and MSNBC’s Ali Velshi at our Ideas We Should Steal Festival Thursday

A long-time college president sees a cautionary tale in the recent Pennridge (Bucks County) school board vote to scale back social studies

In less than one year, Philadelphians will elect our city’s 100th mayor. How about this time we citizens play the role of employer?

The midterm elections proved Americans — Philadelphians especially — can be good neighbors. Here’s to keeping the neighborly spirit going, especially among civic leaders and in higher education.