Topic: Democratic Party

Are Black Men Really the Problem?
Or might it just be that the Democratic Party has taken one of its most loyal voting blocs for granted?
By Malcolm Burnley
What Kamala Harris can Learn from FDR’s 1936 Philly Speech
A former communications director to the late Sen. Harris Wofford on how voters’ key economic concerns ultimately come back to democracy
By David M. Stone
“Baruch Shapiro” Was Funny … ’Til It Wasn’t
Progressives targeted Josh Shapiro in the VP sweepstakes. What does that mean for PA … and the country?
By Larry Platt
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
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
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
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
“Magic Seats” Undermine Democracy
The Democratic Party wants to pick your “elected” judicial candidates. A longtime committee person objects
By Karen Bojar
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