Elections
Special Elections Are Undemocratic, Wasteful and Downright Stupid
Tuesday nearly broke all that was left of my faith in the democratic process. I’m what many would consider a super voter, given that I’ve […]
Have an Idea to Spruce Up Philly’s “I Voted” Sticker? Now’s Your Chance.
Look, we get it. Voting in American can be a chore. It happens on a work day. Your polling place might have a line longer […]
What I Learned at the Mayoral Debate From Philly’s “Super Voters”: Older Black Women
If you ask any political strategist to identify the most sought-after voting bloc within Democratic party at large right now, they will tell you older Black women […]
Sandra Dungee Glenn on City Council Run: “I Want to Move Families Out of Poverty”
Former chairwoman of the defunct state-led School Reform Commission Sandra Dungee Glenn is running for a City Council at-large seat. We chat with the former […]
Will Rebecca Rhynhart Derail the City’s New Voting Machines?
Philadelphia’s city commissioners, who oversee elections, say they’ve purchased the best — and most expensive — new voting machines out there just in time for […]
Isaiah Thomas on Why He’s a “Stronger Candidate” in Third City Council Run
Community advocate Isaiah Thomas is running for a City Council at-large seat for the third time since 2011. We chat with the Northwest public servant about being this […]
Undemocratic Democracy: The Trouble With Voter Recalls
When Northeast Philly state Rep. Jared Solomon announced a proposal last week to amend the state constitution to allow for voter-led recalls of elected officials, […]
Excessive Drama Surrounding Petition Challenges Is a Turnoff for Voters
The nastiest phase of the Philly election cycle is finally over — and thank goodness it is. Tuesday was the last day for candidates running […]
State Sen. Anthony Williams on Why He’s Running for Mayor
After much speculation, state Sen. Anthony Williams has officially announced his second campaign for mayor of Philadelphia. In an exclusive interview with Philadelphia magazine, Williams […]
Democrats Who Filed to Run for City Council at Large: 34. Chance of Real Change: 0.
The most politically important Tuesday of the year apart from Election Day has just passed, and I’m pissed. Tuesday was the deadline for candidates to […]
Movita Johnson-Harrell Wins Special Election, Becomes First Muslim Woman State Rep
On Tuesday night, Movita Johnson-Harrell, the former interim supervisor of Victim Services for Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s Office, won a highly contested special election for the 190th District seat in […]
Philly Has Never Elected a Woman as Sheriff. These Candidates Want to Change That.
The momentum that ushered in America’s unprecedented wave of women office-holders will be put to the test in the May primary — and not just […]
Five Questions You Should Ask Candidates Before Signing Their Petitions
Next Tuesday, March 12th, is the final deadline for candidates running in Philadelphia’s May 21st primary election to submit their petition signatures to get on […]
Omar Woodard on Why He’s Challenging 20-Year Incumbent Darrell Clarke
After years of working in the public sector, North Philly native Omar Woodard has officially announced his bid for City Council. The progressive millennial, who […]
Activists Threatened, Allegedly Attacked During Protest at Blackwell Campaign Event
A reelection kickoff event on Tuesday night for veteran City Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell was marred by a series of violent threats and an alleged attack […]