Guest Commentary

What Republicans and Democrats Must Agree On

Two former elected officials — one Republican and one Democrat — insist that free and safe elections matter, regardless of who wins on November 5. Here’s what we need to do to ensure that happens

By former Rep. Jim Gerlach and former Rep. Tim Roemer

How To Really Run A City

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff

The Black Rap Avatars of Trumpism

The long history of Hip Hop’s infatuation with Trump, explained

By James Peterson
The Citizen Recommends

Text Your Friends, Get Out the Vote

Who among your friends is a voter — and who is not? A new tech platform helps you find out, and gives tips on how to nudge them to the polls. What are you waiting for?

By Natalie Pompilio
Guest Commentary

A Republican Mayor’s Unexpected Presidential Vote

Hint: It has to do with character, competence and commitment

By Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt

Closing the Deal

The Harris and Trump campaigns are panicking about their Pennsylvania messaging. What would local political strategists do to capture Philadelphia voters who are critical to a win?

By Malcolm Burnley

Calling All Young Philly Writers!

The Philadelphia Citizen is partnering with Vote That Jawn on an inaugural student essay contest in honor of the late Philadelphia-proud writer and voting activist Erinda Sheno

By Jessica Blatt Press

Black Men and Kamala Harris

Why we must encourage Black men to vote, no matter how they cast their ballots

By James Peterson

Five Reasons the State House Election Matters to Philly

Politicians from our area hold vital leadership roles in the state house, which is a boon to Philadelphia. That could all change in November

By Malcolm Burnley
Guest Commentary

Council, Do Your Homework on Housing Prices

A Temple University law professor warns about the potential dangers of City Council’s plan to ban pricing software landlords use to set rents in Philadelphia

By Salil K. Mehra