By E. Morten On the campaign trail, Parker promised housing would be one of her top priorities, second only to … More
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Interview with Philadelphia Organizer Jax
By Nora Jax is a principled and uncompromising Wobbly and Marxist–Leninist organizer deeply rooted in Philadelphia’s labor and tenant struggles. … More
In Case You Missed It: January
Highlights from items in the local and national news this past month that you might not have heard about, along … More
Tenant Victory: How Kate McKeon and the PTU Beat an Eviction
by Jay FullenwiderFeatured image by Cupcake Media on Unsplash Kate McKeon was devastated to learn over Memorial Day weekend last … More
Tax Abatements: Philly’s Gift to the Rich
By Matthew MacDermant Philadelphia has kept tax abatements in effect since 2000. Developers and homeowners use the program to avoid … More
Concept Corner: Gentrification
By John L Hill To understand gentrification, you have to understand how money makes and breaks neighborhoods. Picture a … More
Evictions Unlimited: Protecting landlords from the rest of us
By Suzy Subways Are you a Philadelphia resident who is struggling to pay rent and keep a roof over the … More
Good Cause: The Road to Victory and What’s Ahead
By: J.M. Audrey In 2016, the Philadelphia Tenants Union (PTU) announced at its founding convention that the Union was committed … More
Ricci’s Fight: One Mother’s Struggle Against Philly’s Homelessness and Eviction Crises
By Madison J. Gray Ricci (pronounced “Ricky”) Rawls — a single mother of five and member of the Philadelphia Tenants … More
The Philadelphia Partisan 