Politics
Penn alum Jon Huntsman Jr. announces his Utah gubernatorial bid
The announcement comes just three months after Huntsman Jr. announced his resignation from his position as the United States ambassador to Russia.
Jeb Bush tackles immigration in a public debate with three Penn students Tuesday
The event was structured as a political debate between Bush, who argued that the United States should implement a merit-based system, and three Penn students assigned to argue in opposition.
Despite security concerns, Dinesh D'Souza speaks with only silent protesters in sight
A group of 20 student protesters stood in the back and silently held signs that read “Deport Fascism,” “No one is illegal on stolen land,” and “Multiculturalism is America.”
Philadelphia GOP leader resigns after historic election loss
The announcement comes less than a week after the Philadelphia GOP lost one of two seats on the city council dedicated to the minority party.
Penn alum John Legend supports Elizabeth Warren for 2020 election
Legend also questioned why many men feel intimidated by the prospect of having a female president.
Penn offers new venue for conservative D'Souza's event but requires school ID to enter
"Most importantly, I'm just there to talk about big issues that are dividing the country and stimulate a lively debate," D'Souza said in an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian on Sunday. "And for the life of me, I don't understand why something like that should be controversial or frightening or pose security threats."
Penn says conservative pundit Dinesh D'Souza can no longer speak at ARCH
The University cited security concerns as driving their decision to shut down the event in the ARCH building and has not offered an alternative venue, Penn College Republicans leaders said. The club still intends to bring D'Souza to campus.
In Tuesday's election, Penn student turnout increased five-fold from the last mayoral race
On Tuesday, at least 1,058 students voted for mayor and city council positions. In November 2015, only 213 students voted on election day.
Perry World House hosts event on the history and future of U.N. peacekeeping missions
In a discussion with Political Science professor Nicholas Sambanis, Swing shared his personal insights on the successes and challenges of U.N. peacekeeping missions.
Mayor Jim Kenney cruises to win a second term in Philadelphia elections
Along with Kenney's expected triumph, the victory of Working Families Party member Kendra Brooks in a City Council at-large seat was a milestone achievement that weakened Republican control in Philadelphia politics.
At Perry World House, Lord Mendelsohn highlights need for U.K. to reform after Brexit
Mendelsohn, who has served in the British Parliament's House of Lords since 2013, spoke about the history, possible causes, and implications of the Brexit referendum on Tuesday evening.
Here’s what you should know about Philadelphia’s Nov. 5 election
Along with City Council races, Philadelphia residents will elect a mayor, sheriff, city commissioner, and will vote in several judicial races and on three ballot questions about Philadelphia and Pennsylvania policies.
Right-wing commentator Dinesh D’Souza to speak at College Republicans event next week
D'Souza has been described as a conservative provocateur known for controversial statements. In September, he compared teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg to Nazi propaganda.
Philadelphia district attorney endorses Elizabeth Warren for President
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said he supported Warren’s ideas for promoting economic justice and fighting racial profiling, as well as her desire to lift up lower-income families.
Researcher Amy Hawthorne discusses Egypt's recent authoritarianism at Middle East Center
The lecture, titled “A New Authoritarianism: Egypt in the Age of al-Sisi,” was organized by Penn’s Middle East Center.
'Is Immigration a Right?' Six conservative panelists say 'no' at Penn event
One panelist at the event was Mark Krikorian, the executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, a think tank deemed a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Talking with Tom Steyer, the hedge fund manager turned presidential candidate
Steyer sat down for an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian where he laid out his plans to combat climate change, boost civic engagement among young people, and take on President Donald Trump.
Two Penn graduates will moderate November's Democratic presidential debate
Andrea Mitchell and Ashley Parker have both received various awards and accolades for political journalism.
Syrian journalist Zaina Erhaim speaks at Penn after travel ban denied her visa last year
Erhaim was originally intended to be the inaugural “Writer at Risk” in December 2018, until her travel plans were derailed by the Trump administration’s travel ban.