Citizen Must Reads

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
Citizen Must Reads

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
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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
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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
Guest Commentary

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
Guest Commentary

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
Ideas We Should Steal

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
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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