The Most LGBTQ Relevant Democratic Primary Races
Sen. Farnese could not be reached for comment as of presstime. Farnese faces Nikil Saval as a senatorial contestant. A…
A whirlwind week for supporters, opponents of safe injection sites
Farnese’s opponent in the upcoming Democratic primary, Nikil Saval, was one of the lone supporters of Safehouse’s opening in South…
POLS ON THE STREET: City’s Primary Candidate Lineup Takes Shape
"Nikil Saval’s war on State Sen. Larry Farnese in the 1st Senatorial District has been amply reported. For sure, all…
Statement Supporting Safehouse and Overdose Prevention Sites
PHILADELPHIA — February 27, 2020 — The opioid and overdose crisis affects all communities—across race, age, income, gender and geography.…
Nikil Saval Earns Endorsements from ‘Sunrise Movement’ and ‘Food & Water Watch Action’
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nikil Saval, climate justice champion and labor candidate, is proud to earn the endorsements of the memberships…
In Philly, progressive candidates slug it out with Democratic incumbents
Across the Schuylkill River, Sen. Larry Farnese, a Democrat representing South Philly and Center City, is also getting an intra-party…
Nikil Saval Campaign Files for the Ballot with 2,702 Signatures
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nikil Saval, a progressive challenger for State Senate in the First Senate District in Philadelphia, is proud…
Pollster: How do you feel about magazines for ‘hipster Marxists?’
We told you former South Philly Ward Leader Nikil Saval’s Democratic primary challenge to state Sen. Larry Farnese would be a clash between new…
Farnese, Saval duke it out for the progressive vote
It’s an interesting argument to make for Farnese, who will have to out-liberal a competitor whose political organization is largely…
Vince Fumo’s old district is the scene of the latest battle between old and new Philadelphia politics
TOM GRALISH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Democratic State Senate candidate Nikil Saval (right), who is running against incumbent Larry Farnese, talks…
Nikil Saval Campaign Earns Endorsement of Teamsters BMWED-IBT
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nikil Saval, a progressive challenger for State Senate in the First Senate District in Philadelphia is proud…
Saval raises $119,000-plus for Farnese challenge
“This fundraising number is unprecedented from a first-time candidate challenging an incumbent. It reflects the strength and depth of the…
Nikil Saval Campaign Raises over $100,000 by First Filing Deadline
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nikil Saval Campaign Raises over $100,000 by First Filing Deadline PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nikil Saval, a progressive…
At the Heart of Democratic Socialism Is the Ethic of Solidarity
Nikil Saval is the co-editor of n+1, a community organizer, leader of South Philly’s second ward, and the author of…
Nikil Saval Is the Most Interesting Politician in America
It’s not surprising, then, that Saval has a motley background. He’s been an organizer with the union UNITE HERE, a Bernie…
Occupy Wall Street’s Legacy Runs Deeper Than You Think
Electoral Politics I never would have guessed that Occupy Wall Street, given its staunchly outsider stance, would help breathe new…
Nikil Saval jumps into the State Senate Race
Nikil Saval, a political organizer and Democratic leader of South Philly’s 2nd Ward, announced Sunday plans to unseat state Sen.…
Philadelphia’s political machines are stumbling. Who will fill the power void?
But among the newcomers, it is the progressive movement, with groups like Reclaim, that has made the most inroads and…
Nikil Saval Launches Campaign for State Senate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Philadelphia, PA - Nikil Saval, progressive challenger, first Asian American ward leader and community organizer, will announce…
Left-wing challenger Nikil Saval announces bid to unseat Pa. Sen. Larry Farnese
Second District ward leader Nikil Saval will kick off a challenge this weekend for control of Pennsylvania’s First State Senate…
Nikil Saval, Progressive Challenger, to Launch Campaign on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12th & Catherine
Nikil Saval, Progressive Challenger, to Launch Campaign on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 12th & Catherine PHILADELPHIA, PA - Nikil…
I’m a Democratic Ward Leader. Here’s Why I’m Voting for Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke.
Some Democrats have argued against supporting the Working Families Party candidates for City Council. A South Philly ward leader counters…
POLS ON THE STREET: ‘Reclaim’ Aims for New Philly Kills in 2020
Reclaim’s leadoff hitter in 2020 will be 2nd Ward Democratic Leader Nikil Saval, who will challenge State Sen. Larry Farnese…
This left-wing organizer wants to snag a powerful PA Senate seat from Philly’s Democratic machine
A left-wing political organizer and South Philadelphia ward leader is exploring a run for one of the city’s most historically…
Dems in Philly are lining up to run for state office in 2020
A left for the Pennsylvania Senate Writer, ward leader and organizer Nikil Saval has officially launched his campaign for the…