Topic: governing
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Untangling the war in Iran, Kristi Noem’s descent, indecency on the tarmac, sumo wrestling as a lens to U.S. politics and more stories that explain what happened this week
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
Committeeperson Elections, By the Numbers
Thinking about running for the lowest elected office in Philly? Chances are, you’ll win
By Jon Geeting
Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the News
Taxing the rich, spending less on food, an EPA red herring, Jesse Jackson’s fashion statements and more smart stories that explain what happened this week
By Lauren McCutcheon
Ali Velshi Covers the Gordie Howe International Bridge Saga
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member joins Mitch Landrieu and Fred Hochberg to discuss Trump's threats and damage to our infrastructure projects
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi on Incompetence and Showmanship in Trump 2.0
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member reviews Trump Administration failures as a consequence of picking inexperienced loyalists instead of qualified professionals
By Ali Velshi
What PA’s Double Budget Crisis Means for Us
When a federal government shutdown coincides with an unapproved state budget, the hardest hit will be the Pennsylvanians who need help the most
By Daniel J. Mallinson
Who Suffers When Both PA and D.C. Grind to a Halt?
It’s not legislators, anyway. A local political consultant weighs in on our twin crises, and how we can hold electeds accountable.
By Mustafa Rashed
More Democracy in Development Decisions
Some Philly Registered Community Organizations give individuals outsized power to shut down housing proposals in their neighborhoods. A better approach can be found in D.C.
By Jon Geeting
The Speech I Wanted To Give Young Soldiers
A message from a former Congressman and Army Undersecretary to the next generation: I’m sorry. You deserve better.
By Patrick J. Murphy
Ali Velshi Explains What a World Without Federal Regulations Looks Like
The MSNBC host and Citizen board member on how "when the federal government prioritizes profit over people, middle-class families suffer first."
By Ali Velshi