The Philly Thorn
A weekly newsletter bringing you the latest local political news from the left in Philadelphia—a project by Philly DSA members.
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A new contract, a new budget, and an old bridge
City News
- IBEW Local 614 reached a tentative agreement with PECO, ending a three-day strike— the first walkout in the company’s history. The Local’s business manager Larry Anastasi called it a “historic win,” getting increased wages al...
Philly declares Independence from Billionaires
City News
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Trump’s Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, and Mayor Parker collaborated on a video promoting America 250 celebrations, which included a plug of the President’s House.
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A court in Philadelphia ruled this week that the...
Taxpayers HATE him: he earned $750,000 with one weird trick
City News
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Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr will follow in his wife’s footsteps to exploit an early retirement program for city workers. He’ll retire for one day, bring their combined payout to $750,000, and go back to work.
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1,600 PE...
The ruling class (continually) strikes back
City News
- After a unified City Council blocked Mayor Parker’s attempt to tax rideshare and delivery apps, Parker retaliated by denying all Councilmembers’ budget requests, including a much needed request for additional staff at the Fai...
Democratic machine scrambling under fire from the left
City News
- The Wards that Work coalition, which includes Philly DSA, beat back the Democratic party machine last week, winning control of six neighborhood wards and electing over 300 neighborhood committee people in the process. To keep...
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