Does Trump 2.0 Mean Game Over for the Climate?

Doomism will get us nowhere. Here’s what we can do to continue protecting the environment

By Courtney DuChene

Say It Ain’t So, Bob

Senator Casey’s desperate attempt to keep his seat and his silence while supporters mimicked Trump-like rationale was not a good look

By Larry Platt
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Ali Velshi Talks About Tariffs

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member explains what these import-export taxes are, who'll benefit from them — and who'll pay for them

By Ali Velshi
How to Really Run A City

“You Can’t Nice Your Way To Victory”

In a post-election special of our podcast, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed break down what the hell just happened — and where cities go from here

By J.P. Romney

Why Are the Winners of the 2024 Election So … Mad?

Trump won the election. So why do his supporters still seem so riled up?

By Lauren McCutcheon
The Citizen Recommends

America Reconciled

How can we heal the virus of polarization across our civic body? A national ambassador for Braver Angels has an answer — and will share it live Saturday at Root Quarterly’s Founder’s Weekend picnic

By John Wood, Jr.
Guest Commentary

Not Another Election Post-Mortem

Instead, a Philadelphia writer looks back at past predictions about American culture to find a way forward

By David Williams
Guest Commentary

Letter From the UK, Power-Mad Pig Edition

Election left you feeling helpless? Depressed? A Philly ex-pat writer has some advice from across the pond

By Iain Levison
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Ali Velshi Lays Out The Path Forward

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reflects on moving past last week's election results

By Ali Velshi
Guest Commentary

Even Shapiro Couldn’t Have Saved the PA Democrats

A Pittsburgh historian on how last week’s election results may require a permanent realignment in a state Dems once considered a safe bet

By Oliver Bateman