Politics
For one Penn student, Syrian refugee crisis hits close to home
College and Wharton sophomore Sami Petros has seen the issues firsthand.
Student anti-gun group founder speaks at event with Hillary Clinton
Last Thursday, College freshman Natalie Breuel’s hands shook as she walked onto the stage at a black tie charity gala for the anti-gun violence Brady Campaign.
College senior Tiffany Trump appears on 20/20 with father and siblings
Trump and his family recently sat down with ABC News’ Barbara Walters for a televised interview on the prime time news program “20/20."
Carly Fiorina speaks at Penn
While most Penn students were rushing to a class or yawningly getting out of bed, Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina was speaking in Irvine Auditorium.
Penn's political leaders respond to new controversial anti-gun violence group
Since the formation of the new student group Penn Against Gun Violence was announced last week, campus discussion on the already controversial issue of gun rights has intensified.
Million Student March advocates for academic reform across the nation to Penn
The group migrated to College Green to join the SOUL march in solidarity with students protesting at Yale and the University of Missouri
Social media users react to SOUL's "#WeAreMizzou #WeAreYale #WeArePhilly" protest
SOUL, or Students Organizing for Unity and Liberation, led a protest Thursday afternoon in which students marched up and down Market Street and ended in front of Amy Gutmann's house.
Newly elected Philadelphia mayor and city council push Penn to pay PILOTs
With Kenney and Gym in office, many expect there will be a more rigorous push for Penn to fund Philadelphia schools by paying PILOTs.
Planned Parenthood visits campus to discuss political action
Last night, Maggie Groff, the Vice President of External Affairs for Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania, spoke to Penn students about Planned Parenthood’s role in recent and upcoming elections.
Students protest NJ politician for anti-LGBTQ comments
Scott Garrett previously refused to pay dues to the National Republican Congressional Committee because it had recruited and supported LGBTQ candidates in past elections.
Donald Trump hosts 'SNL' amid protests outside studio
Donald Trump’s second Saturday Night Live stint embraced its controversy.
Students stack up presidential candidates on minority issues
Although nationally the two Democratic presidential front-runners Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton have struggled to hold and maintain their favorability among black voters, at Penn students believe both candidates have something to offer black constituents.
Jim Kenney cruises to easy victory in Philadelphia mayoral race
In the mayoral election, Jim Kenney, the Democratic candidate, received 101,660 votes — 84 percent of the popular vote — and top Republican candidate Melissa Bailey received 17,823 votes. Democrats in Philadelphia have a 9-1 voter advantage.
Philadelphia voters urge city to make Office of LGBT Affairs permanent
Philadelphia is the second city in the U.S. to have a permanent Office of LGBT Affairs, the first being Washington D.C.
Penn for Jeb launches on campus
Penn for Jeb, a political group backing Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, is still in the process of getting the word out via their Facebook page.
Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney speaks at Penn the day before Election Day
Kenney is likely to be elected the next mayor of Philadelphia.
Penn grad Lawrence Lessig drops out of presidential race
A Penn graduate’s quest for the White House has ended.
Annenberg professor brings presidential debates to the classroom
The national media won’t be the only ones scrutinizing Donald Trump’s every move at Wednesday’s debate.
Penn students ready for DNC
The DNC will be one of the largest public events ever held in Philadelphia, with an estimated 50,000 people expected to attend the week-long convention.