purpose
Jan. 20, 2021 7:00 am
Why do presidential inaugurations matter?
Ceremonies speak directly to some of our basic instincts, triggering intuitions about their efficacy, symbolism and importance, says guest columnist Dimitris Xygalatas.
purpose
Nov. 3, 2020 9:00 pm
Decisions, decisions: How national news outlets project and call presidential winners
Major news outlets today are reminding audiences not to expect a presidential winner on Nov. 3.
purpose
Nov. 2, 2020 9:00 am
Two Philly Indonesian faith leaders talk about voting, engagement and big issues
Pastor Aldo Siahaan and Pastor Emmanuel Tandean don't agree on much in this election — but they believe wholeheartedly that their community should get out to vote.
purpose
Oct. 30, 2020 12:00 pm
Opinion: Your voice matters and your vote matters
"This week has been a roller coaster of emotions," says guest columnist Ami Patel Hopkins, citing both the police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr., and the upcoming presidential election.
purpose
Oct. 21, 2020 3:40 pm
Media must protect the integrity of Election 2020
This Free Press letter, addressed to the AP and television news outlets and signed by Generocity, offers steps newsrooms should take to prioritize coverage that informs the public, supports local news and combats misinformation.
results
Nov. 8, 2017 1:57 pm
Pennsylvania’s political accelerator for women scored a 100% win rate last night
"This is the first real test of the resistance," said Emerge PA Executive Director Anne Wakabayashi. "Emerge is training the resistance right now."
purpose
Nov. 6, 2017 12:55 pm
You should vote tomorrow, even if you have a record or feel apathetic
Ahead of Election Day, columnist Akeem Dixon paired up with Philadelphia 3.0's Jon Geeting to answer readers' Politics 101 questions, including the big one: Why?
people
Oct. 17, 2017 12:29 pm
Larry Krasner and Beth Grossman talk homelessness and policing
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 7. A few of One Step Away's street newspaper vendors sat down with the Democratic and Republican district attorney candidates for a Q&A.
results
May 17, 2017 2:07 pm
Larry Krasner is the Democratic pick for DA. Here’s what’s next
What the civil right attorney's win in yesterday's primary election could mean for criminal justice reform in Philadelphia.
people
Jan. 18, 2017 11:30 am
Keir Bradford-Grey was mulling a run for district attorney
Philly's public defender was courted by billionaire George Soros, but decided against making a run for office.