Politics
The Problem With Jeff Brown’s Racial Code-Switching
The most disappointing aspect of high-profile election cycles is that they reveal troublesome qualities of people you didn’t previously take major issue with. I’ve never […]
Ya Fav Trashman Opens Up About the Spectacular Collapse of His Campaign
This past September, it seemed like former sanitation worker Terrill Haigler, best known as Ya Fav Trashman, had everything, everywhere, all at once. The 33-year-old Germantown […]
The Ultimate Voter’s Guide to the 2023 Philadelphia Mayoral Race
Well, fellow citizens, it’s election season in the birthplace of democracy, and here’s where we stand: Crime is up, spirits are down (way down), and […]
It’s Time for the Gloves to Finally Come Off in Philly’s Mayoral Race
Last week, petition day for the upcoming municipal primaries came and went — and nobody blinked. Everyone who’s anyone is still in the running for […]
Candidates, Don’t Be Afraid to Criticize Philly’s Sheriff Just Because She’s a Black Woman
Picture this: You’re a Philly mayoral candidate, and one of the city’s top law enforcement officials has spent over $6,600 in taxpayer money for a […]
Here’s How Much Money the Philly Mayoral Candidates Have Raised and What It Means
Finally, fund-raising front-runners are starting to emerge in Philly’s crowded mayoral race. What we’re seeing is that seven (of the 10-plus) mayoral candidates most certainly […]
Helen Gym’s Hypocritical Return to the Union League Isn’t Her First Misstep
If there’s one thing this crowded mayoral primary is revealing to us, it’s that some candidates are learning the difference between running for City Council […]
Jeff Brown’s Latest Ad Isn’t What We Should Hope for From a Mayoral Candidate
“People of color, especially Black people, have been my life’s work.” That was the response ShopRite proprietor turned mayoral candidate Jeff Brown gave during a […]
Please, No More Philadelphia Mayor Candidates!
In a city that doesn’t hold runoff elections or employ ranked-choice voting, a crowded primary means less democracy. As of press time, there are officially […]
Even in Victory, Pennsylvania House Democrats Are Finding Ways to Lose
If 2023 has taught us anything thus far, it’s this: Know how to count. Someone should have told that to elected-after-15-rounds-of-voting U.S. House Speaker Kevin […]
4 Reasons Michael Nutter Running for Mayor Would Be Totally Fascinating
Despite the initial will-they-or-won’t-they excitement, the crowded mayoral race has thus far been pretty lackluster. Beyond the announcements, there’s been a minor shot across the […]
Are You Bored by the Mayor’s Race Already? Don’t Worry; It’ll Get Exciting Soon
At this point in the campaign to elect Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, you’re either not keeping up or not caring about the now-overcrowded field of candidates. […]
Why the Midterm Results Are Good (or Bad) News for Philly’s Mayoral Candidates
Now that the midterm results are finally wrapped up, it feels safe to say that Pennsylvania has gone blue. The governor’s mansion and the state […]
Philly Fueled Pennsylvania’s Blue Wave, and Other Midterm Takeaways
Tuesday’s midterm election in Pennsylvania was an astonishing “blue wave” as Democrats held the governor’s mansion and flipped a red U.S. Senate seat. For the […]
Democrats Need to Stop Fighting With Each Other if They Want to Win in November
A wise woman once said, “When you do clownery, the clown comes back to bite.” Someone should tell this to Democrats in Pennsylvania as their […]