Civics & Society
Ryan Boyer Reflects on the 2024 Presidential Election
Ryan Boyer analyzes 2024 campaigns’ focus on Black voter turnout in Pennsylvania, especially among Black men.
Attacking Voting Apathy With Comic Books
This latest issue takes on voting, emphasizing the power younger voters hold. Allen discusses how many feel as if their voice doesn’t matter, resulting in apathy and disengagement.
10 Tuesdays Til the Election: Last Minute Questions Before Election Day
Beyond common queries, voters should consider lesser-known questions about eligibility, privacy, and out-of-state voting this election.
Immigration Isn’t Just About Economics, It’s Also About Humanity
Back in Sierra Leone, there were no Halloween candy bags or Valentine's Day cards, no sidewalks stretching between neighbors' homes – just open land to traverse on foot.
10 Tuesdays Til The Election: Why should I bother to vote?
It's a common sentiment to feel disillusioned with politics, but voting remains a crucial way to influence the direction of your community and country. Here’s why your vote still matters:
Vote Or Else Connects Civics, Celebrities, And Community
Imagine opening your front door to see former Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick canvassing your neighborhood.
Ten Tuesdays Till The Election: I’m a student living away from home. Can I choose where to vote?
As a student living away from home, you have the option to vote using either your school address or your home address. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the process:
Why Can’t Pennsylvania Legislators Fix SEPTA? The Answer is Complicated
Recent debates around SEPTA’s funding have raised alarms about its future. State legislators are under pressure to address a looming budget shortfall, but as is often the case, politics complicates real solutions.
More than A Statue: Octavius Catto And What Is At Stake on Election Day
On October 10, 1871, Octavius Catto was murdered. The man who was an educator, a minister, an activist, and one of the organizers of the first Baseball leagues, died on Election Day in 1871.
10 Tuesdays Till The Election: Do My Parents Need to Come With Me To Vote?
Powered By Vote.Pa Our very first time voting can be both an exciting and daunting time; exciting because it feels like a right of passage as you cast your vote for the first time, and daunting due to the proliferation of misinformation surrounding voting.
Has America Moved Past the Death Penalty?
Supporters cite deterrence and closure, but scrutiny reveals the death penalty’s moral and practical flaws.
Ten Tuesdays Till the Election: Can anyone see who I voted for?
A lot of us may be wondering if people can see who we voted for. Maybe you hold different political beliefs than your parents, friends, or romantic partner and you’re wondering if they will be able to see how you voted? Well, this week’s answer should give you some comfort…
Let’s Talk About the Real MVP of the Presidential Debate
The September 10th Presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump was, well, a lot. The 90-minute debate, moderated by ABC News’s David Muir and Linsey Davis, was held at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
What Did Janet Say?: Why “They Said” Only Furthers Misinformation
Kamala Harris has an Indian mother and a Jamaican father. She is biracial and identifies with both of her parent’s heritages as it says in her official White House bio that she is the “the first Black American, and the first South Asian American” to occupy the office of Vice President.
Ten Tuesdays Till The Election: I just got out of jail. Can I vote?
There are a lot of folks wondering this, whether for themselves or their family members or friends. Many folks might plan not to vote because they view their former record or even their current status as a barrier to casting their vote.