CitizenCast

In his third episode, guest writer LuQman Abdullah, a shooting survivor and anti-violence advocate, suggests we apply the spirit of our sports teams to conquer the violence in our city. Read by the author.

This fall, SCOTUS will take up a case regarding fisheries and regulators, but hidden in this benign-looking case is an attempt by conservatives to dissolve the "administrative state."

After this past Tuesday, Ryan Boyer and Bob Brady exulted. For progressives, David Oh, and democracy — it was not a great night.

But who is this Democratic two-term City Councilmember? We take a look.

The 2023 primary lacked the buzz or turnout of recent elections. But Philadelphians who voted showed intention, optimism — and Philly swagger. You can hear it in their voices.

College Together is a program that's making higher education accessible and affordable. Could this be the answer to our nation's higher education woes?

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi looks at the subversive movement known as "constitutional sheriffs." These sheriffs believe their interpretation of the law supersedes even the authority of the President. In reality, they are only eroding the very democracy they think they're protecting. 

In this episode, some final thoughts on the mayor's race as it comes to a close. Are we about to meet a new boss who is the same as the old boss? Or are things a-changing?

On this episode of Guest Commentary, Philadelphia's next mayor needs to capitalize on the city's successes to bring us out of poverty, improve quality of life, and more

This business empowers Black and Brown real estate developers and small businesses by helping them access resources and support. It is the latest entry in our Development For Good series.

In this final episode from our esteemed panel, Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi takes questions from the audience about the fate of our American experiment. Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, and former RNC Chair Michael Steele lend their insight. Ya Fav Trashman steps to the mic.

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi digs into the shifty practice of "judge shopping," which has made Amarillo, Texas the epicenter of conservative lawsuits. Any time judgments or policies flow through just a single person, abuses can easily occur.

Who was the best mayor of Philadelphia? Who was the worst? We asked 15 historians. The results could impact your vote on Election Day.

In this panel from our Ideas We Should Steal Festival, Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi discusses the fate of American democracy with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, and former RNC Chair Michael Steele.

In this panel from our Ideas We Should Steal Festival, Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi discusses the fate of American democracy with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, and former RNC Chair Michael Steele.

Eryn Santamoor is a practical policy nerd running for City Council-at-large with big ideas for solving problems and because it seems...fun!

With so many conservative states passing anti-transgender bills, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi explains what gender-affirming care is and how it leads to a 73% reduction in suicide ideation.

Cherelle Parker spent three days behind bars after a DUI conviction over a decade ago. Here are some details to help you decide if that matters

In this guest commentary, the former mayor and governor endorses Rebecca Rhynhart for Mayor of Philadelphia. He also offers advice and a challenge on how she should govern.

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi draws our attention to the rise in number and severity of wildfires. Could this be the year that we begin turning things around? 

In democracies, citizens ought not to idolize their electeds — even if they're people we really like. Philadelphia's mayoral race is no exception.

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi explains what the founders were trying to do with the House of Representatives and why it's failing to live up to their designs. When a single representative is responsible for close to a million citizens, how can this be government by and for the people?

In last week's debate, Jeff Brown took heat for what he said about our Delco neighbor. But the problem is really about regionalism.

NBC10 Investigative Reporter Claudia Vargas sits down to talk tech and the future of Philly with Michael Ellison, CEO/founder of CodePath.org, a nonprofit transforming computer science education for underrepresented minorities at over 50 colleges and universities.

In this special interview edition, Citizen writer J.P. Romney sits down with David Thornburgh, Chair of Ballot PA (a campaign to repeal the closed primary system in Pennsylvania), to discuss why we need Unaffiliated, Independent and third-party voters so badly in this state.