Civics & Society
As Threats Against Democracy Rise, Malcolm Kenyatta Calls For Common-Sense Protection For Legislators
State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta last week introduced a simple bill: allowing every Pennsylvania candidate and office-holder to spend campaign dollars on personal security. The timing was chillingly precise.
Can My Healthcare Provider Refuse to Treat Me Because I'm Trans?
Let’s be real: this question shouldn’t even need to be asked. But right now, it’s everywhere.
Political Violence is Unraveling Our Democracy
Something is breaking. You can feel it in the quiet moments after the news hits.
What is Mayor Parker’s H.O.M.E., Who it Includes, and Who Is Left Out?
Philadelphia stands at a crossroads. Mayor Cherelle Parker’s newly unveiled housing initiative—called H.O.M.E.—is her boldest effort yet to address the city’s affordability crisis.
What Is Inflation and Why Does Everything Still Cost So Much?
Everything costs more these days—eggs, rent, gas, even snacks from the corner store.
When Local Reform Isn’t Enough on Guns
On Memorial Day, Fairmount Park should have been a quiet refuge. Instead, it became a crime scene.
Why Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Betrays Black Families
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” touted benefits for first-time homebuyers, but critics question its impact on working-class and Black families.
What Larry Krasner Got Right About Crime — and Democrats Still Don’t
On Tuesday night, Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary for Philadelphia district attorney, all but guaranteeing a third term in office. It wasn’t close.
Your Vote, Your Voice: Final Info for the 2025 Primary Election
As we have seen, over and over again in so many different ways over the past few months, who you elect has direct consequences, both bad and good, on our everyday lives.
Why Your Vote for Local Judges on May 20th Matters More Than You Think
On May 20th, Philadelphia voters will head to the polls to decide who sits on the city’s Court of Common Pleas and Municipal Court—two judicial bodies that collectively determine what justice, crime, and public safety, looks like in everyday life.
Be For Real: What Are Tariffs?
You’ve probably heard The President talk about tariffs and say things like, “We’re going to make other countries pay.”
SEPTA Isn’t Failing Because of Fare Evasion. It’s Failing Because We Are
The trains still come, mostly. But fewer riders are on them. SEPTA, the public transit agency that carries Philadelphia’s working class, students, and seniors, is heading toward a fiscal cliff.
Today is the LAST Day To Register To Vote In The Next Election
Yes. Today is the day. If you are reading this on May 5th, today is the LAST DAY to register for the upcoming election.
SEPTA Is Collapsing. The Question Is Whether Pennsylvania Will Let It
Something consequential is happening in Philadelphia. SEPTA, the region’s public transit system, is facing a financial crisis so severe that it’s planning to eliminate nearly half of its service
Memory Is Power. That’s Why Trump Wants to Erase It.
Donald Trump has never been subtle about where he stands on history.