Topic: George Floyd

Jim Kenney’s Very Bad Week
Between a devastating report by Controller Rebecca Rhynhart and his administration’s fumbling of the vaccination rollout, it’s no wonder the mayor has floated the idea of cutting bait and running for the Senate
By Larry Platt
A Predictable Powder Keg
Philly officials who overlooked the smoldering tensions around Aramingo Avenue did that neighborhood—and our city—a grave disservice
By Thom Nickels
A World of Open Doors
Covid-19 and the George Floyd protests have revealed the failures of America both at home and to the rest of the world. The antidote is more openness, not less
By Ajay Raju
Reality Check: In Policing, Prevention is the Best Medicine
How about we keep murderous cops off the force to begin with? WURD’s midday host lays out a plan to do that
By Charles D. Ellison
Defund the FOP
Less police funding wouldn’t have spared George Floyd’s life or upended systemic racism. But real reform of police unions might
By Larry Platt
Ali Velshi, From The Frontlines
The MSNBC anchor and Citizen board member on covering the protests, getting shot by a so-called rubber bullet, and whether the First Amendment is in peril
By Larry Platt
The Citizen Recommends: Spirits Up! Yoga and Healing
In the wake of the protests, this six-day effort will provide free yoga and meditation around town for Black Philadelphians
By Jessica Blatt Press
Guest Commentary: Choose #BlackLife
A novelist and Penn professor joined the massive Philly march for black lives on Saturday—and found hope amidst the grief
By Lorene Cary