Topic: Voting
The Escalating Fight For Voting Rights Ahead of The Midterms
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member sits down with political commentators Harry Sisson and Joe Walsh to discuss Trump's threats to our free and fair elections
By Ali Velshi
Good Citizen Calendar, July-December 2026
Your guide to civic action in Philadelphia, all year long
By Lauren McCutcheon
Ali Velshi on Protecting the Integrity of the Midterms
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by Angelo Carusone of Media Matters and MS NOW legal analyst Melissa Murray to talk about the threats to our upcoming elections
By Ali Velshi
How to Vote in Philadelphia
Everything you need to know about voting in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania — including how to fix a flawed mail-in / absentee ballot
By The Philadelphia Citizen Staff
We Must Ensure Students Can Vote
President Trump is trying to make it harder for college students to cast a ballot. A longtime university president encourages us all to push back for the sake of our democracy
By Elaine Maimon
My Voting Baggage
A Jefferson University student and super voter considers a wrongfully convicted neighbor who, like many incarcerated Pennsylvanians, went decades without being able to cast a ballot
By Kavi Shahnawaz
The Ballot Questions in the 2026 Primary Election
The two measures voters can approve or reject on May 19 concern helping Philadelphians save for retirement and making permanent someone to advocate for youth in residential facilities
By Courtney DuChene
Now Hiring — U.S. Congressperson
The Citizen’s Ultimate Job Interview will feature the top four candidates to replace Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans in Pennsylvania’s 3rd District. Here’s our crowd-sourced description of the job they hope to fill
By Courtney DuChene
PA’s 3rd District
Suffs, the Perfect Musical for This Moment
The show about the complex fight for equity — and for democracy — is now on stage. Here’s why you should see it before it leaves Philly this week.
By Laura Swartz