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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Polluters and other parasites push across PA
City News
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Tenants and neighbors in West and Southwest Philly rallied to save nearly 1,000 affordable units that, if lost, would displace thousands of residents.
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City council is renewing calls for an elected school board after the...
Parker gets her way: School Closures, and Cheesesteaks with McCormick
City News
- After many months of organized opposition and an explosive meeting in which city council members obstructed the proceedings, twice forcing recesses, the Board of Education voted 6-3 to close 17 schools starting in the ‘27-28...
AIPAC Ala
City News
- Surprise! Turns out AIPAC has been secretly funneling money into Dr. Ala Stanford’s Congressional campaign. Stanford, who is running against DSA-endorsed Representative Chris Rabb, denied taking money from AIPAC as recently a...
Rabb Smoking the Democratic Establishment!
City News
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City Council advanced the seven-part ICE Out legislative package led by DSA Councilmember Kendra Brooks, with a full vote set to happen this Thursday, April 23rd.
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Last quarter, DSA-endorsed candidate Chris Rabb raised ne...
Landlords go “bananas” and Stanford uses AI
City News
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Parasitic landlords continue to cry wolf over Councilmember O’Rourke’s Safe and Healthy Homes Act threatening to hold the City in contempt. Nevertheless, City Council will finally vote on the bills on April 23rd.
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