When Affirmative Action Was a Philly Thing

Revisiting The Philadelphia Plan — the nation’s first federal affirmative action program and the brainchild of Republicans who argued that it was good for business

By Larry Platt
Guest Commentary

The Letter that Sank School Vouchers in PA

A former Tom Wolfe staffer on one critical misstep of school choice advocates in the state

By Mark Nicastre
Guest Commentary

The Complicated Truth About the PA Primary

Despite the common perception, Philly-area progressives did just fine, a former Tom Wolf aide contends

By Mark Nicastre
Guest Commentary

The Heart of Progressive PA …

… is no longer Philadelphia, a veteran Republican political consultant argues. Now, Pittsburgh holds the title

By Christopher Nicholas
City Council Election 2023

Drew Murray Wants to be the Republican You Vote For

The second-time City Council at-large candidate plans to lower taxes, find government savings and be a moderate voice on the increasingly progressive body

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy

Your Guide to the Philadelphia Primary Election on May 16, 2023

Who's running? City Council? Commissioners? Controller? Judges? We've got you covered, Philadelphia voters

By Kelson Northeimer, Julie Platt, and Citizen Staff

A New Reality for Pennsylvania Republicans

The state’s GOP has taken a lot of hits over the last few years. A local Republican wonders if his party can adapt

By Guy Ciarrocchi

“Hypocrisy and Internal Moral Conflict”

Civic leader Osagie Imasogie joined the Union League for its inspiring patriotic mission. Twenty years later, he resigned because of what he sees as its leadership's anti-American bent. Here, he gives a rare glimpse inside the storied institution

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
LISTEN

How to Really Run a City — and Be Nonpartisan

On this episode of The Citizen’s podcast, former Mayors Michael Nutter and Kasim Reed talk pragmatism with Republican OKC Mayor David Holt

By Jessica Blatt Press

Who is Running for City Council in the May 2023 Primary?

We’ve got your list of incumbents and challengers for Philadelphia City Council right here.

By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff