Cities Will Save The Country

Drexel’s Metro Finance director on the return of “New Localism” in the second age of Trump

By Bruce Katz and Florian Schalliol

Say It Ain’t So, Bob

Senator Casey’s desperate attempt to keep his seat and his silence while supporters mimic Trump-like rationale is not a good look

By Larry Platt
How to Really Run A City

“You Can’t Nice Your Way To Victory”

In a post-election special of our podcast, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed break down what the hell just happened — and where cities go from here

By J.P. Romney

Why Are the Winners of the 2024 Election So … Mad?

Trump won the election. So why do his supporters still seem so riled up?

By Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

The Message from Voters is Clear

How can we convince more Philadelphians to cast a ballot? A political consultant offers some advice

By Mustafa Rashed
Guest Commentary

Letter From the UK, Power-Mad Pig Edition

Election left you feeling helpless? Depressed? A Philly ex-pat writer has some advice from across the pond

By Iain Levison
Listen

Ali Velshi Lays Out The Path Forward

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reflects on moving past last week's election results

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Even Shapiro Couldn’t Have Saved the PA Democrats

A Pittsburgh historian on how last week’s election results may require a permanent realignment in a state Dems once considered a safe bet

By Oliver Bateman

WTF Just Happened?

The fall of progressivism. The rise of Joe Rogan. The score-settling of Bob Brady. The philosophy of Marcus Aurelius…trying to make sense of Tuesday’s Great Realignment

By Larry Platt
The New Urban Order

How Cities Fared In The Election

New mayors, new funding for housing and transit, and why cities are trending Republican

By Diana Lind