Topic: Voter Turnout
A Mayoral Agenda for Older Philadelphians
More than 60 percent of voters are over 50. That’s just one reason, the AARP’s state director says, candidates should listen to them
By Bill Johnston-Walsh
Let every registered voter … vote
Pennsylvania is one of only nine states that denies independent voters from casting a ballot in the primaries. A Republican state senator has a plan to change that — and now is the time
By Dan Laughlin
Make. Voting. Easier.
Every Election Day, we learn somethings new about Pennsylvania elections. The consistent takeaway: We should have a better way to vote
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Voting Today Matters Tomorrow
Even one vote in one election matters. Even better, says a Harrisburg leader, is making voting a habit from a young age
By Joanna McClinton
What Teens Who Can’t Vote Can Do
9 impactful ways teens can get involved in the upcoming elections — even if they’re not old enough to vote.
By Ethan Young
The (Vote) Play’s The (Vote) Thing
PA Youth Vote and activist theater company Just Act are using drama to activate the newest generation of voters. What can we learn from them on Voter Registration Day?
By Sarah Jordan
Democracy Vouchers
In Seattle, giving residents cash vouchers to support political candidates has increased participation from both voters and candidates. Could it do the same in Philly?
By Quinn O'Callaghan
How To Really Turn Out Voters
Philly’s “deep-canvassers” are using a startling — and potent — blend of vulnerable emotion to get people to the polls. Join us to become one of them before the November general election.
By Ronnie Polaneczky
35 Doors Project
Indivisible Philadelphia is looking for volunteers to get out the vote in the most old-fashioned way possible: By knocking on doors (35 of them to be exact)
By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
Will State Legislators Roll Back Voting Access?
Gov. Wolf will veto an attempt by PA Republicans to make voting harder this summer—but, Philly 3.0’s engagement director warns, the fight is unlikely to end there
By Jon Geeting