Politics & Government

Voting in Philly this year? Here’s what to expect navigating the general election

November 2, 2020

By Sojourner Ahebee | Votebeat   This year’s global health crisis has dramatically changed what voting will look like on Election Day. Despite the obstacles widespread social distancing measures have placed in the way, city officials are still urging voters to exercise their right to vote, in whatever form that may be. “Voting in Philadelphia [...]

Truth and Redistribution: How to fix the racial wealth gap, end plutocracy, and build Black power

August 26, 2020

This story is part of the SoJo Exchange of COVID-19 stories from the Solutions Journalism Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rigorous reporting about responses to social problems. Darrick Hamilton & Naomi Zewde | Solutions Journalism The protests in every city rallying against police killings and racialized violence directed at Black bodies are inseparable from [...]

#WURDonPolitics 2020 Presidential Election Recaps and Coverage

July 10, 2020

Articles #WURDOnPolitics2020NewsPolitics & Government Here’s why Philadelphia’s 9th Ward has the highest voter turnout in the city #WURDOnPolitics2020NewsPolitics & Government Why These Two Wards Had Philadelphia’s Lowest Voter Turnout #WURDOnPolitics2020NewsPolitics & Government Why race-specific voter turnout data is a challenge to collect #WURDOnPolitics2020NewsPolitics & Government ‘The first but not the last’: State Representative Joanna McClinton [...]

ICYMI: Catto Statue Dedication Ceremony

September 26, 2017

WURD Radio was the only media outlet to capture this historic moment in its entirety. Watch as Catto’s legacy receives recognition and his statue is unveiled.

VOTE on Tuesday, May 16 – and Participate in WURD’s Philadelphia Election Day Poll!

May 8, 2017

May 16 is Election Day in Pennsylvania! Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. — in the meantime, take our citywide Election Day Poll on Zip, the Question Answer App!

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CUBA LIBRE: First Glimpses at Modern Communism

April 17, 2017

Taylor Hosking is a graduating senior at The University of Pennsylvania, interning with The MOJO for her final semester. The CUBA LIBRE blog series will recap some of her Spring Break experience on the island.

HIGHLIGHT REEL: Stephanie Renée in Ghana

March 30, 2017

Travel to West Africa through the lens of Stephanie Renée’s cameras, as she gives us highlights of her media delegation trip to Ghana.

BEYOND THE FLAG: Intercontinental

March 28, 2017

BEYOND THE FLAG is a blog series that has recapped some of MOJO host Stephanie Renée’s observations and experiences on her recent trip to Ghana. This is her final post.

BEYOND THE FLAG: Never Forget

March 1, 2017

BEYOND THE FLAG is a blog series that will recap some of MOJO host Stephanie Renée’s observations and experiences on her recent trip to Ghana. Be sure to check back often for updates.

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