Why I’m Boycotting the Roots Picnic This Year
Yes, there are lots of impressive names on the lineup, but I can’t see past the toxic men being given a platform at this year’s installment.
Helen Gym’s Hypocritical Return to the Union League Isn’t Her First Misstep
Less than one week after protesting the Union League for honoring controversial Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the mayoral candidate was hobnobbing there with executives. This isn’t the first time she’s backpedaled on her progressive stances.
Jeff Brown’s Latest Ad Isn’t What We Should Hope for From a Mayoral Candidate
A recent campaign ad on social media has Black people comparing the ShopRite owner to “Big Ma” and God — entities he shouldn’t strive to be as a rich white man.
Please, No More Philadelphia Mayor Candidates!
The overcrowded race for the city’s top job appears to be getting even more crowded — and arguably less democratic as a result.
Even in Victory, Pennsylvania House Dems Are Finding Ways to Lose
The current drama in Harrisburg over the House Speaker is a case study in dysfunctional politics.
4 Reasons Michael Nutter Running for Mayor Would Be Totally Fascinating
The former mayor considering a political comeback is what this dry, crowded race needs right now.
What Temple Can Learn From Penn About Making Students Feel Safe
Temple’s leadership must move beyond symbolic gestures and actually communicate tangible plans and actions.
Are You Bored by the Mayor’s Race Already? Don’t Worry; It’ll Get Exciting Soon
The glut of candidates feels overwhelming right now. But have no fear: Elimination time is near!
Philly Influencer Wallo’s Viral Poverty Porn Isn’t the Charitable Flex He Thinks It Is
The Black social media influencer’s latest stunt is more harmful than useful, because socioeconomic hardship shouldn’t be exploited.
Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Your Favorite Mayoral Candidate
There’s a lot that Philly’s mayoral hopefuls can learn from what we witnessed on November 8th.
Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave and Other Midterm Takeaways
The victories of Fetterman, Shapiro, and Davis gave Democrats statewide power they haven’t seen in years.
Enough With the Damn Ads: To Win Senate Race, Dems Must Focus on Turnout
With days until the midterm election, get-out-the-vote efforts need to take priority.
City Controller’s Police Audit Confirms We Don’t Know How We’re Spending Police Budget
Would you sink a billion dollars into something if you had no clue how it was being spent?
Ex-Cop Ryan Pownall’s Case Should Be Krasner’s Humbling Moment
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office has become so politically polarizing that it’s beginning to drop the ball for its own causes.