20 Years After Winning My First Election, I’m Back Knocking on Doors

A local former congressman on why he's back to door-to-door canvassing in the name of public service

By Patrick J. Murphy

How to Deal With Inevitable Election Day Problems in Pennsylvania

From voter intimidation to malfunctioning machines to polls that aren't open.

By Victor Fiorillo

What Happens if One Party Wins PA?

If the 2026 midterms become the end of Pennsylvania’s split legislature, you’ll see effects on affordability, election reform, marijuana and more

By Daniel J. Mallinson

Preguntas de la Boleta Electoral 2026

Las dos medidas que los votantes pueden aprobar o rechazar el 3 de noviembre benefician a las pequeñas empresas y a los negocios locales, y hacen permanente el Departamento de arte y cultura de la ciudad

By Lauren McCutcheon

Your Guide to the 2026 General Election

All the candidates — including PA governor and U.S. reps — on the ballot on November 3

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon

The Ballot Questions in the 2026 General Election

The two measures voters can approve or reject on November 3 give an edge to small and local businesses, and make the City's art and culture department permanent

By Lauren McCutcheon
Guest Commentary

Socialism isn’t Winning; the Status Quo is Losing

Left, right or even moderate — what’s most essential is being a fighter for change rather than a defender of where we are (some effective incumbents excepted)

By David M. Stone
Guest Commentary

The Dems Have Been Here Before

Socialists in the big Democratic tent are nothing new, but so are big tears in the party fabric, dating back to FDR’s New Deal and the a fractious 1948 convention in Philadelphia

By David M. Stone
Guest Commentary

To Celebrate America 250 on July 4, Be like Hungary on November 3

Philly’s done right by democracy’s history this year, but its future will be written by engaged citizens between now and Election Day … and after, too

By David M. Stone
Guest Commentary

The Party’s Over

A former City Councilmember lost his Committeeperson race in May the same way New York incumbernts lost their congressional races this week: By being outworked

By Bill Green