Politics

Mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham collapses on stage during televised debate

Abraham recovered but could not finish the debate.

Running Republican in a Democratic city

The only Republican candidate running for mayor wants Philadelphians to have alternatives.

Controversy sparks over Penn Divest from Displacement

Penn Divest from Displacement proposes that the University divest from corporations that profit through practices that displace people. 

Mayor Nutter talks sex and safety at DPS Commendation Ceremony

Nutter began his speech with a humorous memory as a Penn undergraduate.

Toe the Line: College Republicans | Increasing the minimum

From a policy standpoint, the most important thing is that policy makers are upfront with the American people about these tradeoffs.

Toe the Line: Penn Democrats | Increasing the minimum

While President Obama’s proposal to increase the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 languishes in the Republican-controlled Congress, Penn Democrats applauds Governor Tom Wolf’s effort to increase Pennsylvania's minimum wage.

Underdog mayoral candidate Doug Oliver wants to keep young people in Philadelphia

Democratic Candidate for Philadelphia Mayor Doug Oliver previously worked in the administration of Former Pennsylvania Governor and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell.

Penn alumna looks to make history in City Council election

Sherrie Cohen, a 1975 College graduate, looks to become the first openly gay candidate elected to City Council. 

Nutter hesitant on City Council push for PILOTs

Despite the resolution's landslide 15-1 approval in the Council, Nutter has not expressed support for PILOTs.

PILOTs resolution passes City Council vote, U. holds firm

Despite rising pressure from government officials, University administrators continue to firmly oppose PILOT payments.

First of three public hearings held on medical marijuana legalization

The hearing was held at Pennsylvania Hospital, one of Penn Medicine’s medical facilities.

Mayoral candidates talk education at forum

Five Democratic mayoral candidates responded creatively to questions and took the chance to critique each other's views.

Former congressman shares political advice with Penn students

It takes a congressman to know Congress.

Alternative Spring Break students combat human trafficking

While some Penn students were partying away on the beach in Mexico and others were at home binge-watching Netflix, some students spent their Spring Break making a difference.

Candidates for UA presidency face off in first debate of the year

Presidential candidates and College juniors Aiden McConnell and Jane Meyer shared their views on a variety of campus issues.

City Councilman proposes resolution for U.'s to pay PILOTs

The push for PILOTs has gone from Penn President Amy Gutmann's house to City Hall.

Lawmakers propose guns on campus to prevent sexual assault

Members of the Penn Law School community believe weapons on campus only encourage more violence.

Alum Donald Trump shows interest in 2016 presidential bid

Trump launched an exploratory committee on Wednesday.

Members of Pussy Riot speak at Penn

The faces of the Russian counterculture took the floor last night.  The Slavic Languages Department and Perry World House brought Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, two of the founders the Russian band Pussy Riot to Penn for a question and answer session on Tuesday.

Alec Ward | Throw the bums out

The report makes clear that the mostly-white city government systematically and intentionally used the police and courts to extract money from the mostly-black population. It was not simply that the government’s composition did not reflect that of the electorate, the government was acting directly against the majority’s interests.