Politics
On Primary Day in Pennsylvania, multiple races to watch
After months of on campus voter registration, campaigning and opinionated Facebook protest today is primary day in Pennsylvania.
How the Pennsylvania primary works
On Tuesday, the real race in Pennsylvania will take place on the bottom of the Republican ballot, where voters will directly select delegates, almost 80 percent of which are unpledged.
Delegates, not voters, historically hold balance of power in Pa. primary
Seventy one Republican and 210 Democratic delegates will be on the line when Pennsylvania votes on Tuesday.
'I loved Penn,' Trump says at West Chester University rally
West Chester students had mixed feelings about having such a controversial political figure visit their school.
Gov. John Kasich meets with press, supporters and Penn students at South Phila. diner
On Monday, Republican presidential candidate John Kasich stopped by the Penrose Diner in South Philadelphia to talk with Pennsylvania voters.
Phila. soda tax proposal divides Democratic presidential candidates and city residents
Hillary Clinton came out in favor of the soda tax, but Bernie Sanders has opposed it.
Students debate merits of PACs, contribution limits
The Penn Political Union held a parliamentary-style debate on Thursday on the utility of personal contribution limits to curb campaign spending.
Penn grad Alice Paul joins suffragists on the back of redesigned $10 bill
Paul, who founded the National Women’s Party and is known for her tenacious protests of Woodrow Wilson’s administration, earned her M.A. in sociology from Penn in 1907 and her Ph.D. in 1912.
Hillary Clinton campaigns in Philadelphia
Hillary Clinton addressed an enthusiastic crowd on Wednesday night at the Fillmore in Fishtown that remained unfazed with disruptions by protestors.
While New Yorkers vote, Pennsylvania politicos hold fundraiser ahead of April 26 primary
The event was attended by a range of state dignitaries, including former U.S. Rep. Bob Walker, Pennsylvania State Rep. Martina White, former presidential candidate Carly Fiorina and Milton Street.
Pa. state representative introduces bill to ban late-term abortions
Earlier this month, Representative Kathy Rapp (R-Warren) introduced a bill that would amend the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act to make abortion a crime after 20 weeks of pregnancy, rather than the current 24 weeks.
Second scholarship set up in College grad Beau Biden's name
The anonymous donation is intended to offer academic freedom to scholars living in dangerous areas, especially overseas.
Student leaders react to Trump, Clinton New York primary win
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton cruised to victories in the Empire State, leaving competitors John Kasich, Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders with narrow paths to the nomination.
From the outside looking in: International students not entirely surprised by U.S. presidential election
At Penn, international students have bared witness, much to their surprise and concern, to what is turning out to be a historic election for American politics.
Clinton and Trump predicted to win in Pa., though delegate rules may help Cruz, Kasich
“Usually by the time Pennsylvania rolls around it’s pretty clear who the Democratic and Republican nominees are, so it’s a little different this time,' Associate Vice President for Federal Affairs Bill Andresen said.
Daily Show With Trevor Noah to be filmed at Penn during DNC
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will cover the Democratic National Convention from Penn's Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Annenberg Center Live announced Tuesday.
Pa. governor issues executive order protecting LGBTQ rights
On April 7, Gov. Wolf signed two executive orders banning discrimination against employees or applicants for employment based on their sexual orientation, as well as all agencies contracting with the state.
Students debate merits of CIA after protest
Students for a Democratic Society and Penn Political Union engaged in a formal debate Monday night, arguing over the merits of the Central Intelligence Agency and its role in promoting global security.
Hillary Clinton courts union voters at Philadelphia rally
Hillary Clinton, fresh off of a loss to Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in the Wisconsin primary on Tuesday, discussed issues of interest to AFL-CIO members.