Politics
Biden extends student loan repayment freeze through June 2023
The Department of Education suspended federal student loan payments at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide borrowers with more leeway during the difficult financial period.
PLTV shifts focus to Georgia runoff, spring elections following Nov. midterm
The group is aims to facilitate voter registration and education, particularly for students registered to vote in Georgia ahead of the state's upcoming runoff election on Dec. 6.
Penn Master of Liberal Arts candidate becomes youngest Black person to hold office in Ann Arbor
While taking his MLA classes virtually and working full-time at Google, 23-year-old Aidan Sova competed against six other candidates for three open spots on the Ann Arbor District Library Board of Trustees.
Former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch talks spotlighting governmental abuse
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down for an interview with Kenneth Roth after his recent talk at Perry World House.
Penn professors discuss surprises from recent midterm elections, impact of mail-in voting
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with three Penn political science professors about the status of the results and their implications for the future of the nation.
Pennsylvania House impeaches Phila. DA Larry Krasner for soft crime policies
The Republican-run House impeached Krasner, a Democrat, by a vote of 107-85, mostly along party lines for his policies’ contribution to “record levels of violent crime” in Philadelphia.
Penn graduate and major donor Ronald Lauder will not finance Trump's 2024 campaign
One day after Trump announced his third bid for presidency, Lauder was the third GOP mega donor to announce he would not financially support Trump's third run for the presidency.
Wharton graduate, former President Donald Trump announces 2024 presidential run
Trump made the annoucement on Nov. 15 at his Mar-a-Lago residence. In his announcement, Trump spoke about his vision for America — reflecting on what he called the “successes” of his own time in office.
In Photos: 20 hours of Election Day in Philadelphia and at Penn
Penn community turned out for the midterm election yesterday. With two of the most contentious races in America taking place in Pennsylvania, and many issues hanging in the balance, here’s a look into this historic midterm elections day.
Over 2,000 on-campus voters cast ballots on Election Day, reporting ‘smooth’ voting process
1,422 ballots were cast at the Houston Hall polling location, 604 ballots were cast at the ARCH building, and 213 ballots were cast at the Civic House.
A voter’s guide to Pennsylvania’s 2022 midterm elections
Before heading to the polls, The Daily Pennsylvanian has assembled a comprehensive ballot guide for the midterm elections detailing how and where to vote and a brief run-down on all the candidates.
As Election Day nears, Sen. Bernie Sanders rallies for Pa. Democrats in Philadelphia
The “Get Out The Vote Rally,” sponsored by NextGen America, MoveOn Political Action, and the Working Families Party, took place at Franklin Music Hall on Nov. 6.
Ballot guide to Pennsylvania's 2022 midterm elections: Governor
Pennsylvanians will either elect Democrat Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro or Republican state Sen. Doug Mastriano as the state’s 48th governor.
Ballot guide to Pennsylvania's 2022 midterm elections: U.S. Senate
Pennsylvania's competitive primary election has left Republican Mehmet Oz to face Democrat Lt. Gov. John Fetterman on the general election ballot.
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks role of Penn students in Pa. midterm election with the DP
Shapiro told the DP he believes people's rights "are on the line" in this gubernatorial election.
Obama and Biden host Philadelphia rally for Pa. Democrats, stressing importance of midterms
Roughly 7,500 people attended the rally that Obama and Biden headlined on Nov. 5 at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
Challenges to fossil fuel divestment at Penn, explained
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to eight experts and three Penn students about what fossil fuel divestment would entail from an administrative standpoint, the challenges of divestment, as well as the potential environmental impact.
Penn theatre groups produce play featuring abortion scene amid reproductive health care debate
The play was written by Ruby Rae Spiegel and centers around two high schoolers in Florida attempting to find a way to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, foiled by regulations and a hostile environment and attitudes toward abortion.
Biden and Obama to campaign for Pennsylvania Democrats in Philadelphia this weekend
Biden and Obama will speak at a campaign event for Senate nominee Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Shapiro.