Topic: Democratic Party
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
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
Do The House Dems Want to Lose Power?
In the budget fight over school vouchers, the Dems have overplayed their hand politically … and invited mega-donor Jeff Yass to flip their already tenuous majority
By Larry Platt
The Letter that Sank School Vouchers in PA
A former Tom Wolfe staffer on one critical misstep of school choice advocates in the state
By Mark Nicastre
The Complicated Truth About the PA Primary
Despite the common perception, Philly-area progressives did just fine, a former Tom Wolf aide contends
By Mark Nicastre
The Heart of Progressive PA …
… is no longer Philadelphia, a veteran Republican political consultant argues. Now, Pittsburgh holds the title
By Christopher Nicholas
Your Guide to the Philadelphia Primary Election on May 16, 2023
Who's running? City Council? Commissioners? Controller? Judges? We've got you covered, Philadelphia voters
By Kelson Northeimer, Julie Platt, and Citizen Staff
A New Reality for Pennsylvania Republicans
The state’s GOP has taken a lot of hits over the last few years. A local Republican wonders if his party can adapt
By Guy Ciarrocchi
How to Really Run a City — and Be Nonpartisan
On this episode of The Citizen’s podcast, former Mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed talk pragmatism with Republican OKC Mayor David Holt
By Jessica Blatt Press
Who is Running for City Council in the May 2023 Primary?
We’ve got your list of incumbents and challengers for Philadelphia City Council right here.
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff