Topic: Democratic Party
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Guest Commentary: It’s Time For Joe To Go
A local businessperson, philanthropist and coach has known — and admired — the President for years. Nine months ago, he made a painful case about the 2024 election. We should have listened
By Seth Berger![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/spanish-language-polling-place-sign-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: Is the Latino Vote in Play in PA?
In The Coming Latino Century, author Mike Madrid says Democrats and Republicans both take the increasingly influential voting bloc for granted at their peril
By John Hinshaw![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Great_American_Getaway_RV_Tour_Josh_Shapiro_HED-791x400.jpg)
How is This Guy Getting MAGA Support?
A confluence of factors and unique political talents explains Governor Josh Shapiro’s astounding popularity in the polls — even among those with whom he disagrees
By Larry Platt![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/City_Council_Collage-Jan-2024-791x400.jpg)
Who’s on Philadelphia City Council?
Meet all 17 members of the city's legislative body, representing Philly at-large and by district
By Katherine Rapin and The Philadelphia Citizen Staff![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Phillips_Young_Gilmore_Richardson_Thomas-791x400.jpg)
More Age Diversity, Please
A young local public policy professional says adding term limits would cycle out politicians who’ve overstayed their welcome — and invite new, younger leaders into the legislative mix
By Jemille Q. Duncan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/judge_gavel_money_sasun-bughdaryan-unsplash-791x400.jpg)
Guest Commentary: “Magic Seats” Undermine Democracy
The Democratic Party wants to pick your “elected” judicial candidates. A longtime committee person objects
By Karen Bojar![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/City-Hall-791x400.jpg)
Why Do Local Democrats Govern Like National Conservatives?
It's time, a political observer argues, for state Dems to stop the hypocrisy
By Jemille Q. Duncan![](https://thephiladelphiacitizen.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Velshi-trump-corruption-791x400.jpg)
Listen: Ali Velshi Compares Nepotism and Corruption, Trumps vs. Bidens
MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member points out the differences in scope and scale of the allegations against Hunter Biden vs. those against Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner
By Ali Velshi