How to Protest Safely in Philadelphia

Planning to attend a public demonstration? Know the rules, know your rights, and be safe

By Christina Griffith, Olivia Kram and Lauren McCutcheon

International Students Strengthen America

A longtime university president calls upon citizens to welcome students from around the world

By Elaine Maimon

Working on the Edge

Immigrant-owned small businesses help power Philadelphia. But tariffs — and deportations — could devastate many of them

By Cristian Salazar
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Rorng Sorn, Mental Health Connector

A Cambodian refugee, Sorn helps bring psychological services to immigrant communities who need it the most

By Lauren McCutcheon
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The Philadelphians Video Murals

Nadia Hironaka and Matthew Suib showcase new and earlier immigrant experiences in Philadelphia with their newest moving visual art exhibition in LOVE Park, launching Wednesday.

By Cara Kishter
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Ali Velshi — Do We Now Live in a Surveillance State?

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member talks with Caitlin Dickerson and Petra Molnar about the growing surveillance state and how big-donor tech companies are threatening due process

By Ali Velshi

How to Help Immigrants

Immigrants in the U.S. boost our economy, commit fewer crimes than U.S.-born residents, subscribe to the American dream — and are currently living in fear of deportation. What can you do here in Philly to keep them safe?

By Diemmy Dang, Bayleh Alexander and Lauren McCutcheon
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Ali Velshi On The Red Scare and MAGA

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member draws a comparison between the consequences of an infamous movement in the 1950s and today's threat to our freedoms

By Ali Velshi

“It’s Our Market.”

Amid threats to undocumented workers and from outside developers, lifelong South Philadelphian Michelle Angela Ortiz doubles down on a public art project honoring the diverse stories of the S. 9th Street Market

By Cristian Salazar

How to Help Ukraine

President Trump signaled an end to U.S. support of Ukraine on Friday. Still, the fight for the country's freedom — which is a fight for democracy — goes on. So does the need to support the efforts

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy