Politics
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.
Live from New York... it's The Donald
Saturday Night Live cast member Vanessa Bayer won't be the only Penn alum on stage when the show broadcasts on Nov. 7th.
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill talks tenacity and 2016
As the first woman from Missouri to be a U.S. senator, Claire McCaskill has experienced her fair share of discrimination.
Getting Penn students to the polls on Election Day
This year's ballot includes several candidates for the Pennsylvania state judiciary and five for Mayor of Philadelphia.
Ready for Hillary founder talks 2016 fund raising
Adam Parkhomenko, national director of grassroots engagement at Hillary for America, spoke at Penn on Tuesday night at the invitation of Penn Democrats.
Conference to bring Carly Fiorina to Irvine
Carly Fiorina will be making waves at Donald Trump’s alma mater.
Penn for Biden looks to grow support on campus
Penn has yet another student group throwing its support behind a 2016 presidential candidate – one who isn’t even running. New group Penn for Biden has a unique obstacle: Joe Biden has not declared that he is running for president.
Carly Fiorina to speak at Penn in November
As of this November, Donald Trump won’t be the only GOP candidate to have claim to Penn.
Former senator talks 'fixing' the political system
On Tuesday night, the Government and Politics Association brought former Senator Mark Pryor to speak at Penn.
Look out, Trump: second Wharton alum enters presidential race
Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig is the fourth political outsider in the 2016 election cycle.
The Godfather of Penn Politics
A 6'3" Obama lookalike, Gabe Delaney has had a journey in Penn politics that shaped his character and mission, and, he hopes, made a lasting impact on the next generation of Penn leaders.
Residential programs bring politics close to home for students
Penn's college houses have created a unique forum for residential civic engagement.
The Penn for Trump group finally exists, and yes, it's real
Say hello to Penn for Trump, the latest pro-candidate group to establish itself on campus.
Penn's expanding political climate gears up for 2016 election
Since the 2012 presidential election, Penn's political group offerings have flourished.