Politics
Philadelphia city commissioners approve new touch screen voting machines
The new voting machines were met with criticism by people who claim the machines will result in less security.
Joe Biden visited campus on Tuesday. Here's what you missed.
Biden criticized President Donald Trump's policies, and touted his experience as vice president in an impassioned conversation with Gutmann — but notably didn't touch on his presidential aspirations.
LIVE: Joe Biden in conversation with Amy Gutmann
The event on Penn's campus occurs as people across the nation have been speculating about Biden's potential run for office in 2020.
Joe Biden to make first public Penn appearance of the year this Tuesday
His conversation with Gutmann comes amid speculation Biden will soon decide whether he is running for president in 2020.
Penn Dems members say 'we can't forget about' LGBTQ rights on Valentine's Day
Penn Dems members say the tabling effort was especially significant in light of several national issues that have targeted the LGBTQ+ community.
'Keep the pressure going': Penn students look to Sen. Toomey to prioritize gun reform
Toomey has sponsored gun control amendments in the past, but the activists said it was difficult to determine whether their trip was successful in swaying the politician to support stricter gun control.
Penn has seven alumni in Congress. How does it stack up to the rest of the Ivy League?
There are currently only seven Penn alumni in Congress, and all of them serve in the House of Representatives.
Former Penn prof. Elizabeth Warren officially launches 2020 presidential bid
“We can't afford to just tinker around the edges — a tax credit here, a regulation there,” the former Penn Law professor said, outlining her ideology in opposition to less progressive Democrats.
Will Joe Biden run for president? His fellow Penn professors remain uncertain.
In a recent CNN poll, 62 percent of Democratic voters said former Vice President Joe Biden should run for president.
Penn Dems State of the Union watch party features bingo, laughter, and doubt
At the Penn Dems watch party in Rodin College House, attendees stressed the importance of observing the event, despite their significant policy disagreements with Trump.
At Penn Dems panel, speakers discuss controversy surrounding Women's March
The national Women’s March came under fire after the march's co-chairs were accused of anti-Semitism. The march has also been criticized for failing to be inclusive of all women.
Adrian Rivera-Reyes, Penn researcher and democratic socialist, is running for City Council
Rivera-Reyes, a democratic socialist, is currently campaigning for an at-large seat in the Democratic primary, all while balancing cancer biology research at Penn. The primary election will be held May 21.
A Republican Penn grad is running for Philadelphia City Council to tackle economic issues
Wolfe has spoken out against the beverage tax and hopes to decrease taxes across the board, calling the current system outdated and “perfect for mid-19th century Philadelphia."
Penn's March for Our Lives chapter opens as part of 'a movement, not a moment'
The group hopes to place a strong focus on activism, planning protests, marches, speaker events, and roundtable discussions.
How Penn Dems is protesting Betsy DeVos’ proposed Title IX regulations
Penn Dems hosted a comment writing session Wednesday informing students about the potential impacts of the new Title IX regulations.
Penn Dental to provide free care to furloughed government workers
To receive care, federal workers must bring identification to show their employment, as well as a zero-dollar pay stub.
Syrian journalist to speak at Penn next semester after previously denied entry into the U.S.
Zaina Erhaim, who has reported on the Syrian civil war from Syria but now lives in London, was previously denied a U.S. visa because of Trump's travel ban.
'Whip-smart' and 'well-liked': Elizabeth Warren's Penn Law students remember their professor
Before Warren entered the political field, the Massachusetts senator taught contract and bankruptcy law at Penn Law from 1987 to 1995.
Penn Dems and PAGE unite for the third annual Women’s March on Philadelphia
Chants of “I refuse to lose” and “I choose to be more than what you think of me" rang throughout the crowd. Signs read “Intersectional Feminism” and “Black Lives Matter.”