Politics
‘The pressure for action is intensifying': Phila. mayor opposed Penn’s pleas to address encampment
The Daily Pennsylvanian acquired a trove of previously unseen emails and documents which reveal disagreements about Penn and the City's perceptions of the encampment and how to handle it.
Penn Board of Trustees chair criticizes BDS movement, shares goals in new interview
Raghavendran discussed the question of institutional neutrality, the role of the University’s trustees, and the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement at Penn.
Following a semester of heightened activism, Penn prepares for fall protests
While the six-foot fences that surrounded College Hall no longer limit access to campus, the University is operating under a new set of temporary guidelines for campus demonstrations.
Penn Dems, College Republicans debate presidential race in preceptorial event
The Aug. 24 debate centered around which candidate — Vice President Kamala Harris or former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump — was the best choice for president of the United States.
U.S. House committees request Penn’s plan to handle fall protests, citing antisemitism concerns
The two House committees sent a letter to Interim Penn President Larry Jameson and University Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran on Aug. 22.
Pennsylvania may decide the presidential election. Here’s how Penn is approaching it.
Penn's Office of Government and Community Affairs has remained committed to nonpartisan initiatives, including encouraging voter turnout in conjunction with student-led organization Penn Leads the Vote.
President Joe Biden makes unannounced visit to Penn's campus
Interim Penn President Larry Jameson was seen entering the same building as Biden before his arrival.
Penn rising senior hosts panel at Republican National Convention through Annenberg class
Rising College senior Isabella Corman moderated a panel at the 2024 Republican National Convention on July 18 in partnership with a course offered by the Annenberg School for Communication called “Conventions, Debates, and Campaigns.”
United RAs at Penn accuses University of violating union contract
URAP filed an Unfair Labor Practice Charge with the National Labor Relations Board on Aug. 12.
Pa. Sen. Bob Casey announces $22.8 million in federal funding for Phila. workforce development
The funding will support the creation of the Coordinated Southeastern Pennsylvania Workforce Development System, which aims to connect residents to quality employment opportunities in the health care, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Harris, Walz hold first joint rally in Philadelphia ahead of swing-state campaign blitz
The full house at Temple University’s 10,000-seat Liacouras Center welcomed the newly completed Democratic ticket with raucous applause and palpable enthusiasm during the two-hour rally.
American trust in federal judiciary has declined 25%, new Annenberg study finds
The report detailed the implications of such a decline, despite the judiciary historically garnering more public trust than the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.
Spotlight on Shapiro: Exploring the vice presidential prospect and Pa. governor’s ties to Penn
As support for Shapiro grows, The Daily Pennsylvanian examined the governor’s involvement with the University during his time in office — and why it might matter.
Israeli prime minister denounces former Penn President Liz Magill in congressional address
Netanyahu’s remarks encompassed a broader discussion on the state of Israel, its ongoing war with Hamas, and its allyship with the United States.
Penn faculty experts weigh in on Biden’s unprecedented concession, Harris’ bid for the Oval Office
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with Penn faculty experts to gain insight into the factors that may have led to Biden’s unprecedented decision and what the start of Harris’ campaign might look like.
Pa., Phila. Democrats pledge support for Harris after Biden withdraws from presidential race
Many Democratic politicians in Pennsylvania have expressed support for Kamala Harris and praised Joe Biden’s distinguished political career.
President Joe Biden, former Penn professor, withdraws from 2024 presidential race
Biden’s decision follows weeks of increasing pressure after his performance at the June 27 presidential debate.
Penn Vet and Penn Medicine to receive $33 million in new Pa. budget after 2023-24 funding withheld
The budget, which was passed by lawmakers last Thursday, allocated all funding that was proposed in February by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to the two Penn centers.
Trump announces Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as VP pick, receives official Republican nomination at RNC
Vance, the junior senator for Ohio and once a staunch critic of Trump, is now ideologically aligned with the former president on a number of key issues.