Politics
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.
Penn students of color want Biden-Harris administration ‘to prove whether they were all talk’
Although students of color said they largely settled for Biden, many remain cautiously optimistic of the new administration.
With Trump gone, Penn faculty and conservative students express uncertainty over GOP’s future
Republicans must decide what the future of its party will look like in the coming years, and Penn students and faculty have differing opinions regarding the course of action it should take.
Professor David Eisenhower talks impact of ‘all-Penn election’ at Penn Dems event
David Eisenhower, an Annenberg professor and the grandson of former President Dwight Eisenhower, spoke to students on the current state of American politics.
Penn graduate and former Navy secretary considers Pennsylvania Senate run in 2022
The seat, which retiring Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) is leaving open, will be incredibly important for both parties to win in the midterms
Penn denies renewed allegations of foreign donations to Biden Center after GOP letter
Three Republican lawmakers are targeting Penn over its close-knit relationship with the president.
Students eager for Biden to reverse Trump-era environment, immigration, education policies
Students and professors expressed a sense of optimism towards the Biden-Harris administration as they look forward to the reversal of several Trump-era policies.
Cornel West discusses MLK’s true radical legacy at annual Social Justice Lecture
Penn President Amy Gutmann introduced the event by condemning former President Donald Trump for inciting a riot at the Capitol and urging audience members to remember King's legacy as a guide.
Biden taps Pa. Health Secretary Rachel Levine for federal post in historic appointment
Levine is currently the face of Pennsylvania's COVID-19 response, serving as the top health official in the commonwealth. She would become the highest-ranking openly transgender official to serve in the federal government.