How the Pennsylvania primary works

By Charlotte Laracy · April 26, 2016

On Tuesday, the real race in Pennsylvania will take place on the bottom of the Republican ballot, where voters will directly select delegates, almost 80 percent of which are unpledged.

Phila. soda tax proposal divides Democratic presidential candidates and city residents

By Charlotte Laracy · April 25, 2016

Hillary Clinton came out in favor of the soda tax, but Bernie Sanders has opposed it.

Students debate merits of PACs, contribution limits

By Ally Johnson · April 25, 2016

The Penn Political Union held a parliamentary-style debate on Thursday on the utility of personal contribution limits to curb campaign spending.

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Delegates, not voters, historically hold balance of power in Pa. primary

In the 1976 primaries, Reagan decided to choose a running mate from Pennsylvania, Sen. Richard Schweiker, in the hope that he would help Reagan take Pennsylvanian delegates away from Ford. | Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

By Sydney Schaedel · April 26, 2016

Seventy one Republican and 210 Democratic delegates will be on the line when Pennsylvania votes on Tuesday.

'I loved Penn,' Trump says at West Chester University rally

By Pat Goodridge · April 26, 2016

West Chester students had mixed feelings about having such a controversial political figure visit their school.

Gov. John Kasich meets with press, supporters and Penn students at South Phila. diner

By Rebecca Heilweil · April 26, 2016

On Monday, Republican presidential candidate John Kasich stopped by the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia to talk with Pennsylvania voters.

Republican presidential candidate and Ohio Gov. John Kasich visited a South Philadelphia diner to talk to prospective voters.

Gov. John Kasich meets with press, supporters and Penn students at South Phila. diner

By Rebecca Heilweil · April 26, 2016

On Monday, Republican presidential candidate John Kasich stopped by the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia to talk with Pennsylvania voters.

Mayor Kenney’s proposal would tax soda and other drinks with added sugar at a rate of 3 cents per ounce.

Phila. soda tax proposal divides Democratic presidential candidates and city residents

By Charlotte Laracy · April 25, 2016

Hillary Clinton came out in favor of the soda tax, but Bernie Sanders has opposed it.

The Penn Political Union held a parliamentary-style debate on Thursday on the utility of personal contribution limits to curb campaign spending | Courtesy of the Architect of the Capitol

Students debate merits of PACs, contribution limits

By Ally Johnson · April 25, 2016

The Penn Political Union held a parliamentary-style debate on Thursday on the utility of personal contribution limits to curb campaign spending.

Alice Paul, who received her M.A. from Penn in 1907 and her Ph.D. in 1912, will be featured with other women's suffrage activists on the back of the redesigned $10 bill. | Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Penn grad Alice Paul joins suffragists on the back of redesigned $10 bill

By Carter Coudriet · April 21, 2016

Paul, who founded the National Women’s Party and is known for her tenacious protests of Woodrow Wilson’s administration, earned her M.A. in sociology from Penn in 1907 and her Ph.D. in 1912.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton came to The Fillmore in Philadelphia and spoke largely about her policy positions.

Hillary Clinton campaigns in Philadelphia

By Sydney Schaedel · April 21, 2016

Hillary Clinton addressed an enthusiastic crowd on Wednesday night at the Fillmore in Fishtown that remained unfazed with disruptions by protestors.

At the Spring Cocktail Party, Carly Fiorina and Bob Walker affirmed their support for Cruz and Kasich respectively.

While New Yorkers vote, Pennsylvania politicos hold fundraiser ahead of April 26 primary

By Bowman Cooper · April 20, 2016

The event was attended by a range of state dignitaries, including former U.S. Rep. Bob Walker, Pennsylvania State Rep. Martina White, former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina and Milton Street.

Rep. Kathy Rapp introduced a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks into a pregnancy, contrary to the 24 weeks ban in place currently | Courtesy of Antoine Taveneaux/Wikimedia commons

Pa. state representative introduces bill to ban late-term abortions

By Luis Ferre Sadurni · April 20, 2016

Earlier this month, Representative Kathy Rapp (R-Warren) introduced a bill that would amend the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act to make abortion a crime after 20 weeks of pregnancy, rather than the current 24 weeks.

In January, Vice President Joe Biden visited the Abramson Cancer Center in honor of his son, 1991 College graduate Beau Biden, who died last year of brain cancer.

Second scholarship set up in College grad Beau Biden's name

By Nicole Rubin · April 20, 2016

The anonymous donation is intended to offer academic freedom to scholars living in dangerous areas, especially overseas.

Student leaders react to Trump, Clinton New York primary win

By Luis Ferre Sadurni and Nicole Rubin · April 20, 2016

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton cruised to victories in the Empire State, leaving competitors John Kasich, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders with narrow paths to the nomination.

This year's United States presidential election cycle has been a surprise for the American electorate and, perhaps more so, for international students.

From the outside looking in: International students not entirely surprised by U.S. presidential election

By Luis Ferre Sadurni · April 19, 2016

At Penn, international students have bared witness, much to their surprise and concern, to what is turning out to be a historic election for American politics.

Pennsylvania votes in a closed primary on April 26, meaning only registered party members can vote in their respective elections.

Clinton and Trump predicted to win in Pa., though delegate rules may help Cruz, Kasich

By Nicole Rubin · April 15, 2016

“Usually by the time Pennsylvania rolls around it’s pretty clear who the Democratic and Republican nominees are, so it’s a little different this time,' Associate Vice President for Federal Affairs Bill Andresen said.

Trevor Noah will be coming to Philadelphia during the Democratic National Convention this summer. | Courtesy of Flickr user Elvert Barnes

Daily Show With Trevor Noah to be filmed at Penn during DNC

By Sydney Schaedel · April 14, 2016

The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will cover the Democratic National Convention from Penn's Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Annenberg Center Live announced Tuesday.

Pennsylvania takes a stance for LGBTQ with the signing of two executive orders that ban employment and workspace discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Pa. governor issues executive order protecting LGBTQ rights

By Nicole Rubin · April 14, 2016

On April 7, Gov. Wolf signed two executive orders banning discrimination against employees or applicants for employment based on their sexual orientation, as well as all agencies contracting with the state.

The debate was relocated to JMHH G60 in order to accommodate the amount of students who expressed interest in attending.

Students debate merits of CIA after protest

By Carl-Emmanuel Fulghieri · April 12, 2016

Students for a Democratic Society and Penn Political Union engaged in a formal debate Monday night, arguing over the merits of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in promoting global security.

On April 6, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke with members of Pennsylvania's AFL-CIO chapter about her plans to raise wages and protect American jobs | Olly Liu

Hillary Clinton courts union voters at Philadelphia rally

By Luis Ferre Sadurni · April 7, 2016

Hillary Clinton, fresh off of a loss to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, discussed issues of interest to AFL-CIO members.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally Wednesday night on Temple's campus. The rally drew a crowd of over 10,000, of which not all could fit into the venue

Bernie Sanders speaks at Temple University

By Jacob Winick · April 7, 2016

An estimated 10,000 people crowded into Temple University to listen to presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) speak.

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has announced a $600 million package to restore some of Philadelphia’s older libraries; the money will come from municipal bonds, donations and state and federal funding | Courtesy of Michael Righi

Philadelphia libraries to get $600 million makeover courtesy of Mayor Kenney's new plan

By Bowman Cooper · April 6, 2016

Mayor Jim Kenney recently introduced a massive $600 million plan to restore Philadelphia’s public libraries, recreation centers and parks.

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