Guest Commentary

Cut Science Funding, Hurt Pennsylvania Kids

Federal health grants generate more than $5 billion in state economic activity annually. But, a Penn-trained behavioral scientist argues, it’s the research that really matters

By Anne Park
Guest Commentary

Who Will Protect You Now?

A former city worker was recently fired from the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which President Trump plans to shut down. That’s a win for scammers and price-gougers

By Nick Hand

“We’re Under Attack”

The Trump administration wants to freeze federal funds that support the important work of universities. A longtime college president explains why that’s dangerous — and what we can do about it

By Elaine Maimon

Do Cities Need a Wartime Consigliere?

The Trump administration’s assault on federal institutions and local funding is putting Philadelphia at risk of economic and social disaster. Drexel’s Metro Finance Head on how cities can fight the onslaught

By Bruce Katz
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Ali Velshi Says “Welcome, Camericans!”

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains how Canadian-Americans would be a disappointment to Donald Trump's designs

By Ali Velshi

Where to Find Trump’s Disappeared Data

The administration removed hundreds of federal web pages containing critical information about Americans. Fortunately, it still lives at Philly-based PolicyMap, whose director walks us through what just happened — and why it’s too soon to panic

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Guest Commentary

America, Failed Democracy?

The former Temple Law School Dean and longtime political advisor worries that it may be too late to save what is great about America. But persevere we must

By Carl Singley
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Ali Velshi Shows How Trump’s New Tariffs Will Cost You

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member educates Americans on how Trump's tariffs raise the cost of goods we import, increasing the cost of living for all Americans

By Ali Velshi

The First Whole Foods Union? In Philly, of Course

A labor expert on what a White House keen on halting the labor movement means for the grocery store workers, why unions are still on the rise nationally — and what it all means for Philadelphia

By Malcolm Burnley

Just What Is A Sanctuary City?

What we know so far about the debate swirling around immigrants, Donald Trump and Philadelphia

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy