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Larry Platt
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Philly-based Editor and Author, The Philadelphia Citizen
Philadelphia
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media, detroit, michigan sopa, tech, mma race,boxing, fcc telecom, privacy, tech policy cybersecurity, diversity, sports
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By Larry Platt Verified| The Philadelphia Citizen Verified The news is coming at you fast and furious of late, so there’s a lot that naturally slips by. For example: On the national stage, you might have missed that the Trump administration is planning a “big military parade” in D.C. on the president’s 79th birthday, to also mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. That’s right: Tanks in the streets honoring Dear Leader.
By Larry Platt Verified| The Philadelphia Citizen Verified We’ve seen a lot more ghosts of Neville Chamberlain lately than, say, apparitions of Winston Churchill. These are stark moral times; appeasers on one side, warriors on the other. In the Academy, endowment-rich institutions like Columbia and Harvard universities have seemed to cower before MAGA-world targeting, as if you can deal-cut your way out of culture war.
By Larry Platt Verified| The Philadelphia Citizen Verified The news is coming at you fast and furious of late, so there’s a lot that naturally slips by. For example: On the national stage, you might have missed that the Trump administration is planning a “big military parade” in D.C. on the president’s 79th birthday, to also mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. That’s right: Tanks in the streets honoring Dear Leader.
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The Philadelphia Citizen
The Philadelphia Citizen is a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization dedicated to enhancing civic engagement and promoting solutions-oriented journalism in Philadelphia. It aims to reignite civic participation and tackle systemic challenges through its dual mission of solutions journalism and civic activation. The organization provides daily reporting on local businesses, grassroots efforts, and policy innovations, focusing on actionable solutions to urban issues. It also offers a weekly newsletter that highlights key stories and opportunities for civic involvement. Additionally, The Philadelphia Citizen runs civic engagement programs, including calls to action that encourage readers to volunteer or advocate for specific causes, and community events that foster collaborative discussions on civic challenges. Based in Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Citizen operates under a nonprofit model, funded by sponsors and supporters, which ensures its editorial independence. The organization seeks to merge journalism with activism, aiming to create a more engaged and solution-focused community.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
+1 609-602-0145
Founded: 2015