Politics
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.
Project to use local art to increase voter turnout
“Next Stop: Democracy” is a new civic engagement project which has hired 60 Philadelphia artists to create eye-catching “vote here” signs for the upcoming City Council elections on Nov. 3.
Penn for Biden disbands after Biden says he will not run for president
The co-founder says it is possible that the members may decide to sit down and endorse another candidate in the future.
Penn senior running for Florida House of Representatives
Nicolas Garcia, a political science major, is running as a Democrat in central Florida’s District 41.First openly gay Pa. state legislator talks next steps for LGBTQ movement
Lambda Law hosted a panel entitled “What is next for the LGBTQ Movement” to provide an insider’s view to the hot button issue amidst public fervor after the monumental legalization of same-sex marriage nationwide since this June.
Democratic presidential debates setting up shop in Philly
The 2016 conference will take place July 25-29 at the Wells Fargo Center in South Philly.
Alum Helen Gym champions housing and education reform in her run for City Council
She'd worked with Senator Elizabeth Warren to bring attention to federal housing regulations.
Fem Dems advocates for gender equality
A new branch of Penn Democrats, the group hopes to raise awareness and increase advocacy for women’s issues.