Democrats
Donald Trump Is the President America Deserves
Another day, another insult from president-elect Donald Trump. As you have no doubt heard, on the eve of MLK weekend Trump took to attacking the […]
Convicted State Rep. Leslie Acosta to Resign
State Rep. Leslie Acosta – who remained in office and won reelection this fall after secretly pleading guilty to a federal felony charge in March […]
Now Is Not the Time for a Return to Philly Politics as Usual
You would have thought Pennsylvania was still a blue state the way our city’s Democrats were partying this weekend. The Pennsylvania Society dinner, for which […]
After Trump’s Win, White Liberals Are Now a Minority
Around 2:40 a.m. on election night, I left the watch party I’d been attending and took an Uber home. It was shortly after the Associated […]
Pa. Democrats Sue Trump Campaign, Republicans Over Alleged Voter Intimidation
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party has accused the Donald Trump campaign, the Republican Party of Pennsylvania, and Trump advisor Roger J. Stone of threatening to intimidate voters in […]
Here’s Who Funded the Democratic National Convention in Philly
Those who are still wondering who funded the Democratic National Convention in Philly this past July are finally getting some answers.
Delaware County DNC Delegate Charged With Indecent Assault
The District Attorney’s office has decided to press charges against a Democratic National Convention delegate from Delaware County who allegedly assaulted a fellow delegate during […]
Did D.A.’s Office Refuse to Charge Alleged Sexual Assaulter Because He Was Drunk?
Gwen Snyder did exactly what the District Attorney Seth Williams‘ Office says on its website a victim of sexual assault should do: She called the Philadelphia Police […]
Can Social Media Bring Young Voters Into the Fold?
Editor’s Note: This report was created by a team of student reporters from Girls High School, working as part of a Youth News Team program […]
Swing State Poll: Clinton and Trump Neck-and-Neck in Pa.
A Quinnipiac University poll found the contest between presumptive presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump too close to call in Pennsylvania. In Pa., 42 […]
Clinton Wins New Jersey, California
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton claimed a historical victory last night, winning the favor of five of the six states that held contests, including New Jersey and […]
Could Sanders’ Continued Fight Mean Chaos for the Philly DNC in July?
A month ago, Republicans looked primed to have a contentious summer political convention. There were still multiple candidates in the race for president. Donald Trump was […]
Philly Couple Debuts Donald Trump, Bernie Sanders Candy
Ah, good old American ingenuity. It brought us the Macintosh computer, the Roomba, and proton therapy. And now, Candidate Candy.
Bernie on the Boardwalk: Sanders Bashes Trump at Atlantic City Rally
In the building where Donald Trump once held Mike Tyson prizefights and World Wrestling Federation world championship matches, Bernie Sanders spoke before a crowd in […]
Voter Turnout Wasn’t That Bad in the 2016 Primary
Thirty-nine percent of registered voters in Philadelphia went to the polls on Tuesday, according to a preliminary report by City Commissioner Al Schmidt. This year is the first contested […]