people
Oct. 18, 2016 12:54 pm
Every police officer and business owner should watch this Ignite Philly 18 talk
"How much do you value someone else's personal history?" asked Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity founder Mike Lee.
purpose
Oct. 5, 2016 4:22 pm
Find out if you’re registered to vote by clicking the link in this story
Just a link and a gif.
method
Oct. 3, 2016 10:11 am
Committee of Seventy is bringing high school students to the polls
The better government nonprofit hopes its Election Ambassador Corps program will inspire youth to vote in the future.
purpose
Aug. 31, 2016 8:43 am
This technologist wants companies to grant employees time off on Election Day
Tech startups are cool with giving employees flex time, but what about the low-income single mother who works at Wendy's?
people
Aug. 25, 2016 2:42 pm
Philly Set Go is making sure millennials are part of the local political process
The PAC's cofounder and chairwoman, Gabriela Guaracao, explains how and why in her Around the Corner interview.
purpose
Aug. 16, 2016 12:58 pm
Nyron Crawford wants to know who’s responsible for all this disparity
The Temple political science professor is studying political behavior, public policy and how people of color perceive the legitimacy of police and government.
results
Jul. 27, 2016 12:42 pm
Why is it so hard to get young people to vote?
Millennials are always logged on and connected. Yet their mobility makes them harder to reach — especially when it's time to hit the polls.
method
Jul. 27, 2016 11:05 am
Why ‘immigration is good for business’
And why Philly needs a Latinx police captain, as our mayor shared during a forum on immigration policy in three major American cities.
purpose
Jul. 25, 2016 2:54 pm
This pop-up art exhibition in Callowhill examines a plethora of social issues and looks really, really cool
Banksy's in town for the DNC.
purpose
Jul. 25, 2016 10:39 am
How Urban Creators is giving youth an alternative to the DNC this week
The urban farm is hosting a series of events around community and social issues such as #BlackLivesMatter and food justice.