Politics
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 […]
Ed Rendell Still Has a Few Things to Say
I begin to get, more than anything, worried. I’ve been waiting outside Ed Rendell’s small stone Tudor in East Falls for him to answer the […]
How Mike Bloomberg Ate Joe Biden’s Lunch in Philadelphia
This article started out as a fairly pro forma Gee Whiz Joe Biden Chose Philly For His National Campaign Headquarters What Do All The Local […]
Want to Reduce Political Corruption in Philly? End Councilmanic Prerogative Now.
The rule of law is to presume those who are criminally indicted innocent until proven guilty. Such a presumption should absolutely be extended to City […]
10 Bold Predictions for Philly Politics in 2020
It’s a nod to fair representation enshrined in Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter: While there are seven at-large seats on City Council, parties can nominate only […]
Exit Interview: City Council Veteran Blondell Reynolds Brown
The start of the new year was the end of an era for Blondell Reynolds Brown, who has stepped down from her City Council at-large […]
Philadelphia is the Worst City for Politics
This piece is one part of our How Philly Stacks Up article. Read more ways Philly has been ranked as the best, the worst, and […]
Facing Charges, State Rep. Movita Johnson-Harrell Says She Will Resign
This story has been updated. After making history earlier this year as the first Muslim woman elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Movita Johnson-Harrell […]
What the Working Families Party’s Historic Win Means for Philly Politics
Tuesday’s election taught us one major thing: The major-party machine has been warned. For the first time in decades, there will be only one Republican […]
Rhynhart vs. Kenney: Inside the Most Contentious Relationship in City Hall
Let’s start at the top: If age generally moves politicians to the right, Mayor Jim Kenney seems utterly determined to stand that notion on its […]
Working Families Party Candidates For City Council Deserve To Lose On Principle
We’re roughly one month away from the general election, and I can’t wait for it to be over. Not because I don’t value the democratic […]
When It Comes to City Contracts in Philly, White Privilege Wins
A report released on Wednesday by the City Controller’s office reveals that the Kenney administration has a double standard when it comes to penalizing government […]
Of Course Penn Is Complicit in Amy Wax’s Racism. Of Course Penn Should Fire Her.
In 2017, University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax co-wrote a controversial op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer suggesting that America’s social and political problems are […]
If You Think Helen Gym Is “Philly’s AOC,” You’d Better Look Up “Progressive” Again
It didn’t take much for me to swear at my computer on Tuesday morning when I read the Philadelphia Inquirer feature story that frames City […]
Philly Politics Is a Mess. Here’s Why That’s Encouraging.
Of all the takeaways from May’s primary election, perhaps the biggest trend to emerge … is that no trends emerged. Recent elections have had obvious […]