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Ali Velshi Says Dissent is Patriotic

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member reminds Americans that there is nothing more American than protest. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi, “How Small Acts of Courage…Become Unstoppable.”

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member draws on the history of South Africa's protests against apartheid to show how the courage of ordinary citizens defeats oppression

By Ali Velshi

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
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Ali Velshi on the Insurrection Act

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member takes on the Trump administration's signals that it may invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807.

By Ali Velshi
Citizens of the Week

Drexel’s Food Truck Saviors

A City Council bill recently ended yet another threat to beloved food trucks in University City. Recent Drexel graduate Claire Toomey, students and University City organizers were the driving force behind it.

By Kristine Villanueva
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Why “No Kings” Was My First Protest

A legendary Philadelphia reporter (and Temple professor) exercised his First Amendment rights as a citizen, not press, last weekend.

By Linn Washington Jr.
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Protests Are Public Space Democracy IRL

While President Trump sends the military to quell ICE protests, a local civic leader has a reminder for all of us: Protest is not just a right; it’s politics

By Shawn McCaney
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Ali Velshi On What is Happening in Los Angeles Right Now

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member breaks down the escalating situation and details the dangers of federalizing a state's National Guard

By Ali Velshi
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Ali Velshi’s Guide to Resistance for Ordinary People

The MSNBC host and Citizen board member presents a basic guide to resisting authoritarianism for ordinary people

By Ali Velshi
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Leadership In A Time of Protest

On the latest episode of How To Really Run A City, former mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed catch up with Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney. NEW this episode: Watch the conversation

By Larry Platt