Politics
From Washington to Moldova, eight alumni in politics discuss time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with eight Penn alumni who have gone on to hold a diverse array of careers in politics — from the local level to overseas.
U.S. House expands investigations into antisemitism at Penn, other college campuses
The investigation is an expansion of several ongoing investigations into universities' — including Penn's — handling of antisemitism on their campuses.
'We don't have to do stupid' like Columbia: Philadelphia district attorney visits Penn encampment
Krasner spoke to student organizers and legal observers on the edge of the encampment before holding a brief press conference.
AAUP-Penn alleges admin. threatened to 'clear' encampment Wednesday, calls for new elective body
In the statement, the committee outlined several alleged “abuses” of Penn’s open expression guidelines and called for a new system to “interpret and enforce the Guidelines on Open Expression.”
Pro-Israeli rally emphasizes Jewish solidarity, criticizes Gaza Solidarity Encampment
The rally was held “in support of a peaceful campus environment for Jewish faculty, staff, [and] students,” according to flyers circulating on Instagram.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro calls on Penn to maintain student safety
Shapiro also emphasized the need to prevent antisemitism on campus while simultaneously allowing for free expression.
Jameson hosts listening session on student concerns amid Israel-Hamas war as Penn encampment begins
At the session, attendees heard from 10 members of the Penn community about campus safety, open expression, and administrative inaction since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Pro-Palestinian encampment on College Green brings nationwide student protests to Penn's campus
The protestors have set up at least 20 tents in front of College Hall after hundreds of Penn students, faculty, and Philadelphia community members rallied in support of Palestine.
Here are Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary results — and how Penn differed from the rest of the state
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day, 575 voters in the Penn community cast their ballots at three polling locations across campus.
Penn hires new lobbyists for higher education issues amid congressional investigations
The University hired Cassidy & Associates in the wake of controversies at Penn and other higher education institutions surrounding campus responses to the Israel-Hamas war.
A voter's guide to the April 2024 Pennsylvania primary elections
The Penn community will be voting on a variety of elected positions in the 2024 primary elections, from United States president to state representative.
Biden rallies in Philadelphia, receives endorsement from 15 members of Kennedy family
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, addressed an energetic crowd in a speech that contrasted his plan against former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump.
State funding for Penn Vet remains in flux amid antisemitism concerns, legislative 'envoy'
Although no vote has been scheduled at this time, Penn Vet and Pennsylvania House Democrats remain hopeful that the school will receive funding, as it has since 1889.
Magill’s shadow looms large over Columbia leaders’ congressional testimony on antisemitism
In many regards, the hearing resembled the December 2023 hearing in which former Penn President Liz Magill was grilled about the state of antisemitism on the University's campus.
Fels graduate, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker talks public safety, voting at Penn Dems event
Parker spoke to an audience of approximately 60 people at the Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics about public safety, combating the drug epidemic, and encouraging voter participation.
First of ten satellite voting shops opens in West Philadelphia near Penn’s campus
The station offers a wide range of services, including allowing eligible voters to register to vote, update their registration, and request mail-in ballots with the assistance of the County Board of Elections staff.
Penn lecturer vying for nomination in Pa. attorney general race talks campaign, time on campus
Former Bucks County Solicitor and Penn Carey Law lecturer Joe Khan spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about Penn and his campaign for attorney general.
Penn alum, former President Donald Trump set to face historic criminal trial in New York
Trump and his legal team unsuccessfully attempted to delay proceedings multiple times in the days leading up to the trial.
Penn political groups clash over gun control, Israel-Hamas war at GPA all-party debate
The event drew around 80 attendees, who watched representatives from Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans, and Penn for Liberty engage in a discussion for more than an hour.