Politics
A Republican Penn grad is running for Philadelphia City Council to tackle economic issues
Wolfe has spoken out against the beverage tax and hopes to decrease taxes across the board, calling the current system outdated and “perfect for mid-19th century Philadelphia."
Penn's March for Our Lives chapter opens as part of 'a movement, not a moment'
The group hopes to place a strong focus on activism, planning protests, marches, speaker events, and roundtable discussions.
How Penn Dems is protesting Betsy DeVos’ proposed Title IX regulations
Penn Dems hosted a comment writing session Wednesday informing students about the potential impacts of the new Title IX regulations.
Penn Dental to provide free care to furloughed government workers
To receive care, federal workers must bring identification to show their employment, as well as a zero-dollar pay stub.
Syrian journalist to speak at Penn next semester after previously denied entry into the U.S.
Zaina Erhaim, who has reported on the Syrian civil war from Syria but now lives in London, was previously denied a U.S. visa because of Trump's travel ban.
'Whip-smart' and 'well-liked': Elizabeth Warren's Penn Law students remember their professor
Before Warren entered the political field, the Massachusetts senator taught contract and bankruptcy law at Penn Law from 1987 to 1995.
Penn Dems and PAGE unite for the third annual Women’s March on Philadelphia
Chants of “I refuse to lose” and “I choose to be more than what you think of me" rang throughout the crowd. Signs read “Intersectional Feminism” and “Black Lives Matter.”
Despite a decline in national support, Penn students plan to attend Women's March
The national Women's March has faced criticism in the past by those who say there is a lack of concern for women of color and transgender women. The March’s leadership has also been rocked by allegations of anti-Semitism.
How a Penn education helped Kahlil Williams run for City Commissioner
Williams, who launched his campaign six weeks ago, was enrolled in Penn’s Political Science Ph.D. program from 2001 to 2011, concentrating in American Politics.
How the Penn Biden Center could help the former VP chart a path to the presidency
Although Biden has yet to announce plans for a 2020 campaign, experts say the Penn Biden Center may be helping shape his path to becoming the next president.
Elizabeth Warren's former Penn colleagues believe she can beat Trump. Here's why.
Penn Law professor Stephen Burbank, who helped hire Warren, and Colin Diver, the dean of Penn Law at the time, both said they think the senator could beat Trump.
Former Penn prof. Elizabeth Warren is running for president in 2020
The Massachusetts senator, who taught at Penn Law during the late 1980s and early 1990s, is one of the first prominent Democrats to declare their candidacy.
'I'm glad he's out': Penn Dems welcome Michael Avenatti's 2020 presidential race withdrawal
Members of Penn Dems greeted the news, saying Avenatti's recent domestic abuse allegations, lack of progressivism, and controversial reputation turned them off to the lawyer.
What Penn's political groups are working on now that midterm election season is over
In the days leading up to the Nov. 6 election, campus political groups focused their attention on increasing voter turnout and supporting local candidates.
Penn grad Michael Avenatti defends his innocence amid domestic violence allegations
Authorities in California will not bring felony domestic violence charges against the 1996 College graduate and celebrity attorney, who has denied allegations of abuse.
Mayor Jim Kenney touts Phila. immigration policy at Penn event as crowd member pushes back
The conversation was part of a day-long Perry World House event, where officials from cities across the nation gathered to discuss changing local and national immigration policies.
Brazilian students at Penn divided over new far-right president, known as ‘Trump of the Tropics’
Penn Brazil Club members said it was a mix of economic conditions, corruption, and general discontent with the status quo that propelled Bolsonaro to victory.
Penn students turned out to vote last Tuesday. But how much did their votes matter?
Voter experts and Penn professors say it is still too early to determine the full effect students had in the midterms, but that the uptick in Penn's voter turnout likely made little difference in election outcomes in Pennsylvania.
Penn grad Michael Avenatti reportedly arrested for domestic violence days after campus visit
On Nov. 11, Avenatti was on Penn's campus at two different speaker events hosted by the Philomathean Society, Penn Democrats and the Government and Politics Association.