Topic: Voting
A Better Way to Select Judges
Pennsylvania is one of eight states that elects judges through partisan elections, inviting political cronyism and incompetence into our courts. Does Missouri offer a better way?
By Jemille Q. DuncanRegistering to Vote in Pennsylvania
How hard is it for a first-time voter to register in PA? In the latest installment of our Mystery Shopper column, a Philly student finds out
By Citizen Mystery ShopperPhilly Can Still Win
Feeling terrible today? Us too. Here, a few things you can do as a Philadelphian to make everything better
By Roxanne Patel ShepelavyHow Elections in Philadelphia Work
With the mayoral primary in full swing, Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein explains why voters should feel confident their ballots are safe and counted every Election Day.
By Todd ShepherdSix Lessons from the Republicans’ Disastrous Midterm Elections
The promised red wave never happened. What should Philadelphia — and all — Republicans learn from the midterms?
By Andy BloomGovernor, Senator … Who Won, Who Lost in the PA General Election
Pennsylvania made international news during the midterm elections. But Philadelphians also voted for representatives in City Council, U.S. Congress, and on ballot questions
By The Philadelphia Citizen StaffMake. 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 ShepelavyVoting 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 McClintonElections Office Drama
City Commissioners Lisa Deeley and Seth Bluestein may be at risk of losing their jobs in the 2023 election, Philly 3.0’s engagement director observes. That could have consequences for the all-important 2024 presidential race
By Jon GeetingAli Velshi on Pre-Election Inflation Conflation
MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down inflation numbers worldwide. The Right likes to hurl criticisms, but they have no actual solutions.
By Ali Velshi