Politics
Phila. residents urge Penn to pay PILOTs to underfunded local schools at City Council hearing
Philadelphia City Council’s Committee on Children and Youth held a hearing on Wednesday, Mar. 3 to examine the role that Payments in Lieu of Taxes could play in the city’s future.
Penn Leads the Vote encourages students to campaign for positions in May municipal election
PLTV, a nonpartisan group, is gearing up to get Penn students to run for three of the five positions that are responsible for running local polling places: two inspectors and one judge of election.
Disappointed with inaction, Philadelphians urge mayor to implement gun violence legislation
63-year-old veteran and activist Jamal Johnson has started another hunger strike, alleging inaction on behalf of the City of Philadelphia towards the city's gun violence crisis.
Penn event discusses the challenges of integrating human services with health care
The event, titled “Addressing Social Needs to Improve Health,” featured a panel of health care and social work experts, who discussed health care’s role in filling social service gaps.
Pennsylvania's 2022 primary election could be postponed due to census delay
In Pennsylvania, new census data has the potential to alter the current nine-nine congressional delegation tie between Republicans and Democrats.
Penn study finds errors in cleaning voter roles disproportionately hurt minority voters
Study authors believe stronger enforcement of the National Voter Registration Act, which prevents states from removing voter registrants from rolls without a clear indication that a registrant has moved or died, might help relieve issues.
Biden questioned loan debt forgiveness for Ivy League students. So did Penn experts.
Penn's experts maintain that those who graduate with the highest amount of student loan debt often end up with higher earnings after graduating from four-year university programs.
GOP politician, media figures bash Trump at Penn event on the future of conservatism
The panelists expressed hope at the party would distance itself from former President Donald Trump now that he is out of office.
Supreme Court denies Republican challenge to Pennsylvania’s presidential election results
A Supreme Court decision would have addressed the question of whether state courts have the right to change voting procedures set by the legislature.
Philadelphia faces $450 million budget deficit after financial hardship caused by COVID-19
City officials projected that Philadelphia will soon only have enough money in its reserves to run the city for three days.
Stacey Abrams discusses founding Fair Fight, Southern progressivism at Annenberg event
In a conversation with former National Association for the Advancement of Colored People President Ben Jealous, Abrams discussed hot-button political issues, shared her thoughts on the future of the Democratic Party in the South, and offered both personal and career advice for Penn students.
Penn Justice Dems host Intercept reporters for panel on progressive journalism
Akela Lacy, a politics reporter, and Alex Emmons, a national security reporter, discussed their hopes for the Biden presidency, how they interact with mainstream media, and what problems progressive journalists will face in the years to come.
Trump’s former comm. director expresses regret over working for him at Wharton club event
Scaramucci said his time working in the Trump administration, from which he was famously fired within ten days of being appointed, was “catastrophic mistake.”
Senate acquits 1968 Wharton grad and former President Trump on insurrection incitement charge
The Senate voted to acquit Trump in his second impeachment trial on — falling short of the two-thirds majority needed for conviction.
Here’s what Penn’s political groups are planning for the spring — virtually and on campus
Four of Penn's political groups detail how they are gearing up for a hybrid approach to event-hosting and community building this semester.
‘Living in a warzone’: Philadelphians petition mayor to address resolution on gun violence
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has yet to act on a resolution proposed by Penn alum and Councilmember Jamie Gauthier to address the city's increase in gun violence, prompting local community members to petition — and strike — for its approval.
Penn health experts highlight need for equitable vaccine distribution during virtual event
The healthcare professionals expressed a general sense of optimism towards the Biden-Harris administration's pandemic response.
Justice Department drops Yale admissions lawsuit alleging discrimination
The move signals a shift in the way the Biden administration is approaching civil-rights enforcement compared to the previous administration.
Wharton professor and Fels Institute graduate consider Pa. Senate run in 2022
Two Penn affiliates, Wharton professor Eric Orts and Penn graduate Kenneth Braithwaite, are exploring a potential run for the Senate in 2022.