Gym’s supporters were fervid, but couldn’t make their case to the average voter.
By Thom Nickels
Andy Bloom: How democracy dies
After the Durham Report, we must shatter the FBI into a thousand pieces.
By Andy Bloom
Rules to win by: Union backing and the black vote propelled Cherelle Parker to victory
Primary night was proof that Parker’s people knew how to get out the vote in a blue-collar town.
By Jenny DeHuff
Boyd beats Ford in Delco special election, Democrats keep House
Outside spending helped Democrats hold the seat vacated by Mike Zabel earlier this year.
By Daniel Payne
From the Editors: Support democracy in school board races — even when the other side wins
The paper of record dismisses Central Bucks School District’s investigation and blames the board majority for daring to govern.
By the Editors
Guy Ciarrocchi: Ranked choice voting encourages chaos and undermines democracy
Whatever you think of the problems of our voting system, the answer is not ranked choice voting.
By Guy Ciarrocchi
Days before special election, race for new Delco state rep heats up
“I’ve been in politics since I was thirteen,” said former Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie. “People don’t usually spend money if they think they’re winning.”
By Linda Stein
Christine Flowers: A Democrat again — for now
In a one-party town, sometimes having your vote matter means joining the opposition.
By Christine Flowers
First nonpartisan poll of Philadelphia mayoral race shows a five-way fight with no clear leader
Rebecca Rhynhart holds a one-point lead — within the margin of error — while the largest share of voters are still undecided.
By Broad + Liberty Staff
Albert Eisenberg: The unbearable lightness of Helen Gym
Gym has made offense-taking a full-time job — but it’s not the one she was elected to do.
By Albert Eisenberg