Politics
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression ranks Penn second-to-last college in free speech
FIRE ranked Penn 188th for disruptive conduct, 187th for comfort expressing ideas, and 130th for administrative support.
At press conference, Fossil Free Penn alleges admin. are intimidating encampment protestors
In 13 short speeches, representatives from FFP and other campus and local activism groups explained FFP’s three major demands.
The UC Townhomes and Philadelphia’s affordable housing struggle, explained.
Plans to sell the UC Townhomes, an affordable housing complex in University City, have shone a spotlight on the issue of subsidized housing in Philadelphia and reinvigorated years-old demands against Penn to give back more to its surrounding community.
Perry World House announces new cohort of fellows, including former South Korean Prime Minister
The incoming fellows have expertise on topics including human rights, climate change, war ethics, and the protection of democratic institutions.
NBC’s Steve Kornacki talks sources of uncertainty for November’s midterms at Penn event
About 80 students, faculty, and community members attended the event, which was cohosted by Penn's Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies and the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program.
Penn students form campus group to support Josh Shapiro in upcoming gubernatorial election
Penn's branch of Students for Shapiro has amassed over 60 members since the start of the semester.
Former Australian PM, three U.S. diplomats headline PWH’s globalization-centered conference
The theme of this year's conference is "A Fracturing World: The Future of Globalization."
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds Biden’s student debt relief plan may cost over $1 trillion
The report found that 75% of the plan's benefits will fall to households that make less than $88,000 annually.
Former Yale professor will appeal dismissed lawsuit, claiming Yale fired her over Trump tweet
Lee argued that Yale fired her in response to her 2020 tweets, which said that “just about all” of Trump’s supporters were suffering from “shared psychosis."
Senator Chris Coons talks college activism with the DP at Biden's Philadelphia speech
Biden's speech was delivered in front of Independence Hall at 8 p.m. on Sept. 1.
Penn Justice Dems rebrands as Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter
The group is now able to work with DSA chapters across the country, including Philly DSA and YDSA chapters at other universities.
Annual 'Disorientation Guide' critiques Penn’s inaction on UC Townhomes, PILOTs
The publication is divided into essays that focus on Penn’s impact on it students and staff, as well as Philadelphia and the world.
President Joe Biden to give a prime-time address in Philadelphia today
The prime-time event at Independence Hall is the second of Biden's three planned campaigning events in Pennsylvania this week.
Protestors crash Convocation, cutting Liz Magill’s first major speech short
The protest was organized by the Coalition to Save the UC Townhomes — a group of residents protesting the sale of 70 units of affordable housing.
Michael Driscoll replaces Bobby Henon on Philadelphia City Council
Driscoll will represent Philadelphia's 6th Council District, which consists of parts of Northeast Philadelphia.
July 4 Highland Park shooting injures Penn assistant professor, leaves students mourning
The July 4 shooting injured a Perelman School of Medicine assistant professor and left members of the Penn community who are from Highland Park mourning.
Philadelphia concludes yearlong investigation on mishandling of MOVE bombing victims' remains
The report gives 16 recommendations to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health following the mishandling of the bombing.
Record high gas prices in Philadelphia spark frustration among Penn students
As of July 13 gas prices are averaging $4.751 per gallon in Philadelphia. The current prices are a decrease from the highest recorded average price of gas in Pennsylvania which was $5.07 per gallon on June 12.
'A gut punch': Penn community reacts to uncertainty of abortion rights in Pennsylvania
The Supreme Court officially voted 5-4 to overturn Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. The decision now grants the states the power to regulate abortions and reproductive health care, the first time in history the court had overturned a previous ruling.