Topic: Democratic Party
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 StaffMore 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. DuncanGuest Commentary: “Magic Seats” Undermine Democracy
The Democratic Party wants to pick your “elected” judicial candidates. A longtime committee person objects
By Karen BojarWhy Do Local Democrats Govern Like National Conservatives?
It's time, a political observer argues, for state Dems to stop the hypocrisy
By Jemille Q. DuncanListen: 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 VelshiGuest Commentary: It’s Time For Joe To Go
A local businessperson/philanthropist/coach has known — and admired — the President for years. Now he makes a painful case about the 2024 election.
By Seth BergerDo 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 PlattGuest Commentary: 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