The New Urban Order

Move Fast and Build Things

What if Philly and other cities actually fixed problems ... quickly?

By Diana Lind

Will We Still Cut Gun Violence Under Trump?

The double punch of the Trump presidency and the end of pandemic relief money leaves a key component of Philly’s success in reducing gun violence up in the air

By Mensah M. Dean
Guest Commentary

How to Win Campaigns Without Mentioning the T Word

A Philadelphia-based political campaign strategist advises candidates: If you want to win the next election, bring up issues, not the 45th president

By Adam C. Erickson
Guest Commentary

Donald Trump May Make Us Sick

Two doctors from the College of Physicians on why we should all care about the president’s cuts to public health funding

By Dr. Robert G. Sharrar and Dr. Rene Najera
Ideas We Should Steal

Follow the (Federal) Money

New York City’s comptroller has made public exactly how federal money is spent in the city to serve residents. Drexel’s Metro Finance head encourages other cities, like Philly, to do the same, to prepare for the consequences of President Trump’s funding cuts

By Bruce Katz
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