I just deleted a few posts about Judge Pat Dugan from my blog here. I did this because I wanted to be very clear where I stood on the upcoming General Election for District Attorney in Philadelphia. I will be voting for Larry Krasner on November 4, 2025. I expect Krasner to win, and to…
Summer Break
It seems like everyone is taking a break from politics at the moment. Campaigns have cycled down and are preparing to gear back up around Labor Day. The City of Philadelphia is quiet, too. I am taking a break as well. There are still constituent service requests to fulfill, but even those have slowed down. …
Difficult Moment
America is experiencing a difficult time right now. It is no secret that Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” will hurt a lot of people. There are several ways to fight against fascism. One way is to get involved with community organizations that organize and fight back. If you would like to do that, please let me…
What You Can Do To Protect Democracy
I knock on a lot of doors. I often get an earful about the state of the country, the economy, and the world. “What can we do?” is a common refrain. It turns out, there is a lot you can do. There are groups you can join, news sources you can support, and actions you…
Petitions – The Most Painful Part of Politics
You may have been asked to sign a petition for a candidate recently – maybe a would-be judge, or a candidate for City Controller or District Attorney. And you may be wondering what it is all about. Petitions are used by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to vet candidates for the election ballot. If you want…