Politics
A 'setback' for LGBTQ rights: Penn community members respond to Supreme Court ruling
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students about their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding the right to refuse service to same-sex couples.
Overturn of affirmative action generates criticism, concern within Penn community
Penn community members share their reactions to the Supreme Court's rejection of affirmative action, and discuss what a Penn without race-conscious admissions might look like.
Rue Landau could become Philadelphia’s first LGBTQ City Councilmember
The DP spoke with Landau about her motivations, goals, and optimism for the future of Philadelphia.
A 'broken' system: Penn students, professor reflect on student loans following Supreme Court ruling
Members of the Penn community who spoke with the DP agreed that the current federal student loan system is flawed, but proposed different solutions to address the issue.
Supreme Court overturns affirmative action in college admissions
The Thursday ruling overturns decades of legal precedent, potentially changing Penn's admissions policies in future years.
Penn alum Nina Ahmad could be Philadelphia's first South Asian City Councilmember
Ahmad, who would be the first South Asian person and first immigrant in recent memory to serve on the Philadelphia City Council, spoke to the DP about her experience in public service and goals for the position.
President Joe Biden kicks off re-election campaign with Philadelphia visit and rally
Biden, a former Penn Professor of Presidential Practice, spoke at a rally hosted by union federation AFL-CIO after assessing the damage on Interstate 95 from a helicopter.
Penn paid Amy Gutmann $23 million in final year as president, including 18-year compensation package
The tax filings show that most of Gutmann’s 2021 earnings accumulated over the course of her 18-year tenure as president, in the form of deferred compensation and investment gains.
1968 Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump indicted on 37 charges in classified documents case
Trump is the first former president to be indicted on federal charges.
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in Philadelphia at union leaders’ meeting
In a recent visit to Philadelphia, Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the achievements of local unions and the Biden administration's commitment to workers' rights.
Penn Medicine housestaff prepare for bargaining phase of union campaign
Penn Medicine residents and fellows voted 892-110 in favor of unionization in early May.
Ron DeSantis launches presidential campaign in Twitter event with Elon Musk
The event follows Musk's announcement that he will be resigning as CEO of Twitter early this summer.
Penn alum Cherelle Parker wins Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary
A likely victory in November's general election will make Parker, a 2016 Fels Institute of Government graduate, Philadelphia's first female mayor.
The Graduation Issue 2023: Relive the Class of 2023's four years at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled the University's biggest headlines from the last four years — ranging from shifting COVID-19 policies to campus demonstrations.
The Graduation Issue 2023: 2020-2021 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2023's sophomore year, in which the University slowly reopened on-campus housing and Joe Biden won the presidency.
The Graduation Issue 2023: 2019-2020 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2023's first year, in which the University transitioned to online school and the 2020 Democratic presidential primary election was in full swing.
Penn Med residents and fellows vote to unionize, first housestaff union in Pennsylvania
Following the 892-110 vote, 1,400 housestaff members will be recognized by the Committee of Interns and Residents.
A ballot guide to the 2023 Philadelphia primary election
In Pennsylvania, the final day to register to vote for this election is May 1, and the last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is May 9.
Penn endowment receives 'D' grade in passing human rights standards, report finds
Penn, Stanford, Princeton, Duke, MIT, the University of Chicago, and the University of Texas in receiving a grade of D or F.