Politics
Democratic attorney general candidate discusses education and sexual assault prevention
Josh Shapiro currently serves as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and Chairman of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
Penn Leads the Vote gets back in action
In addition to its continuing efforts on voter registration, Penn Leads the Vote wants to promote a voting culture at Penn and promote voting around campus.
Penn will not divest from fossil fuel companies
The decision came upon the unanimous recommendation of an Ad Hoc Advisory Committee on Divestment assigned to review divestment.
Some candidates speak Spanish at rallies, but they should listen to what Latino voters really want, professor says
Even in an election where Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump once called Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists,” there is little evidence showing that Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton is performing any better among Latino voters compared to previous Democratic presidential candidates.
Student protesters should leverage power among peers, not target Univ. admins., GSE prof. says in book
Jonathan Zimmermann's book, "Campus Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know," puts student demonstrations in a historical context.
Gutmann, Trump and Pence respond to Friday night shooting
"Officer Miller’s bravery underscores the courage and professionalism of our Penn Police force," Gutmann said. "We are blessed to have the best university police department in the nation."
Minority voters have 'something to lose' in 2016 election, panel says
On Wednesday, UMOJA hosted a student panel discussion about what issues are most important to minorities in the 2016 election.
New political group offers place for students with 'no labels'
In today's political climate, it can sometimes seem impossible for the two major parties to come together on any issue. A new Penn group hopes to change that.
Obama argues for his legacy at Phila. rally
“I couldn’t be more proud of the leader who will take my place,” Obama said. “I will do everything in my power to get her reelected.”
Obama describes 'fundamental choice' to Philadelphia crowd
“This is a fundamental choice about who we are as a people,” Obama said. “This is a choice about the meaning of America.”
Meet the Penn students who are supporting Trump
Some students back Republican nominee on largely liberal campus.
Penn professor attacks Hillary Clinton's college tuition plan in a Wall Street Journal editorial
Penn City and Regional Planning professor William Grigsby sees holes in Clinton’s plan.
A Penn professor was named to a board that will address Puerto Rico's debt crisis
For Penn students who call Puerto Rico their home, there is a clear answer to the debt crisis.
Elizabeth Warren plays to packed house at Penn Museum
“Let’s talk about the large orange elephant in the room, Donald Trump.” Warren said, to a chorus of boos. “Donald Trump is a small, insecure money-grubber who will never be president of the United States!”
Clinton and Trump have wildly different ideas about how to tackle student debt
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have both cited college tuition and student debt as issues they intend to address during their presidencies if elected.
Majority of Penn College Republicans do not support Trump
The group did not officially decline to support the nominee, but admitted its members were divided on the presidential race.
Clinton campaign staff swarm freshmen with call to switch their voter registration to Pa.
Clinton’s campaign has had a large presence on Penn’s campus by trying to get new students to register to vote in the influential swing state as well as to participate in the 2016 election.
Penn medical ethicists are concerned about conspiracies on Clinton's health
Clinton’s health has captured the attention of the nation through social media, with the hashtag #HillarysHealth already garnering thousands of mentions by the end of the day.
Third-party candidates prove attractive alternative to Trump and Clinton for students
Political science professor Dan Hopkins cited the historically sky-high unpopularity of the primary candidates as the main reason for the appeal of candidates like Johnson and Stein, but said he believes there will be a reduction in the number of people planning to vote third party as the election approaches.