Blog Posts
The privatization of public schools has never been about improving education. The goal was to create opportunities for businesses while diminishing the political power of parents, educators and the community.
The Real Estate & Building Industry sector has outspent every other sector in this year’s mayoral primary.
To build safer communities, the City needs to ensure that people’s fundamental material needs are satisfied. There is an ongoing housing crisis in Philly, where over 200,000 residents struggle to cover housing costs and 4,000-6,000 people may be homeless on any given night.
Far too often, money is used to fund programs that emphasize surveillance and threats of incarceration, rather than focusing on providing the types of material, social, and emotional support needed to truly build healthy and safe communities.
Youth who are actively involved in schools and afterschool programs are less likely to become victims of violence.
A key part of any anti-violence strategy should be supporting thriving community centers where people of all ages can drop in to access resources, connect with other community members, and participate in activities that support their physical, mental, and emotional health.