Topic: Donald Trump

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
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
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
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
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