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.
results
Nov. 4, 2016 10:06 am
Check out these 5 Philly projects encouraging a ‘joyful’ voting culture
Next Stop: Democracy!'s "Vote Here" and "Vote Aquí" signs are back for another election, funded by Citizen University's Joy of Voting initiative alongside four other local projects.
people
Sep. 13, 2016 8:19 am
Watch Bill Cobb press Hillary Clinton on the 1994 crime bill
Once on ABC and again on MSNBC.
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?
purpose
Aug. 30, 2016 8:52 am
This hot weather is fuel on a fiery political climate
Science tells us the world is getting warmer. It also tells us heat makes humans irritable. It's not the most conducive formula for a nation engulfed by discontent.
purpose
Mar. 28, 2016 12:39 pm
Baltimore’s social impact ecosystem is thriving on a sense of ‘urgency’
That's according to Johns Hopkins' Social Innovation Lab Director Darius Graham. We spoke with Graham about Baltimore's social impact community before our trip to the Light City conference.
purpose
Mar. 24, 2016 11:59 am
It’s voting season, Philly
March 28 is the last day Pennsylvanians can register to vote before the April primaries. Democratic Committee Person and nonprofit professional Jen Devor shares her tips for educating yourself about the candidates.