These Philly Activists Called for the Rizzo Statue Removal Long Before It Was Popular
Anthony Smith, Deandra Jefferson and Megan Malachi have been growing Philly for REAL Justice’s influence since 2015 and are now seeing many of their once-widely criticized demands become reality.
Q&A: Kamala Harris Explains How She and Joe Biden Will Address Philly’s Biggest Challenges
In a Philly Mag exclusive, the trailblazing Democratic VP nominee opens up about tackling gun violence and homelessness, her criminal justice record, college debt, and why a vote for Biden is more than a vote against Trump.
If You’re Not Voting in This Election, Yes, I’m Judging You
No, the presidential candidates aren’t ideal, but one of them could literally kill us all.
“Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia” Is the Stupidest Thing We’ve Rallied Behind in Years
What Trump said during the first presidential debate was horrible. But ugly t-shirts and excessive consumerism as a clap back? Give me a break.
Do Democrats Want to Be Right, Or Do They Want to Win?
Once again, the moral case for defeating Trump isn’t sticking. With a month until the election, it’s time for Dems to take a different approach.
The Problem With “Feed Fatigue” and Other Excuses White People Make for Remaining Racist
White support for Black Lives Matter has been declining as we get closer to Election Day. Could a retreat to empathy — instead of the pursuit of more radical demands — be to blame?
I Fear the Encampment Crisis Could End Up Like the MOVE Bombing
Current efforts by law enforcement to force the city’s most vulnerable residents from the Parkway are starting to feel like a recipe for disaster — and hark back to one of Philadelphia’s darkest days.
To Combat Philly Gun Violence, Dismantle the Office of Violence Prevention
The city’s leading department on addressing gun violence has become a detriment to tackling this public health crisis.
With Indoor Dining Faux Pas, It’s Official: Jim Kenney Can’t Read the Room
To be caught eating indoors at out-of-state restaurants is a slap in the face to Philadelphia restaurants and diners.
These Are the Worst Four Words You Can Tell Philly Voters Right Now
Why it’s time to stop using fear as a tactic to drive your friends and neighbors to the polls in November.
White Democrats, It’s Time for You to Get Your People to Vote
As the Democratic National Convention kicks off, Black voters shouldn’t be the only ones being pressured to vote in November. White Democrats, you need to do better this time.
Nobody Is Talking About the Real Reasons Public School Kids Will Struggle This Fall
The digital divide is one thing, but socioeconomic pressures highlighted and intensified by the pandemic are creating new hurdles for the most marginalized students.
I’m Tired of Black Leaders Being Brought in to Clean Up White People’s Messes
Mayor Kenney’s recent decision to promote Tumar Alexander to acting managing director continues an annoying pattern in which Black people are summoned in times of political desperation.
What a College Trip to Israel Taught Me About Racism and Antisemitism
Recent controversies involving Black public figures and antisemitism show how a lack of intersectionality in combating such bigotry has furthered its vitriol.
8 Prominent Philadelphians on What Being Black in Philly Should Look Like
As the nation reckons with its racist past, we wanted to know what Philadelphia’s Black community would consider real, substantive progress and change.