Politics
Q&A with New York Times reporter Matt Flegenheimer about covering the 2016 election
With only two days until the New Hampshire primary, the DPolitics team caught up with Matt Flegenheimer to discuss the election.
Former Phila. Mayor Nutter will teach from experience at Columbia
After spending eight years running America’s fifth-largest city, Michael Nutter is now teaching students how he did it.
Socialist resurgence
Students for a Democratic Society is making its comeback on campus, after its initial debut during the Vietnam War.
Donald Trump anonymously nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Despite his tough stance on ISIS and his promises of strong military action, some view Republican presidential candidate and 1979 Wharton graduate Donald Trump as an arbiter of peace. On Tuesday, he was anonymously nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.
A taste of the Iowa caucuses at Penn
The Iowa caucus frenzy, along with its election results full of surprises and upsets, cruised its way to Penn’s campus Tuesday night.
Families torn in close Democratic caucus
Such is the weird majesty of the Iowa caucuses, where private politics become public.
Trump dealt humbling loss in Iowa; Cruz wins with Sanders and Clinton in virtual tie
Marco Rubio, who finished in third place, and Bernie Sanders the real
Live from the People's Republic of Iowa, it's Ted Cruz!
How smoking doesn't cause cancer, and other things we learned from Ted Cruz's supporters.
Sunday morning at the church of Donald Trump
The 1968 Wharton graduate may not be a politician, but he could call himself a preacher.
Inside Ben Carson's campaign bus, a Penn grad and other surprises await
What did we find inside Ben Carson's campaign bus? A PlayStation, Bible verses and a Penn grad.
Critics claim insider politics at play in new job for former city councilman and Penn grad
After 16 years as an Democratic at-large councilman, Goode lost his primary race in May 2015.
Former Phila. mayor Nutter to teach at Columbia
Former Philadelphia mayor and 1979 Wharton graduate Michael Nutter is now the newest faculty member at Columbia University.
Smokes, FroGro and other U. City businesses could be affected by City Council bills
Members of the new City Council will be working diligently in the coming months to re-introduce bills that could affect the businesses and clientele of University city.
Fighting Islamophobia at Penn: is tolerance enough?
What is it really like to live as a Penn student of Muslim faith in today’s contentious climate?
Tweets and GIFs: A gateway to political discourse
If you’ve ever seen the name “Donald Trump” on your Twitter or Facebook feed, you’ve engaged in the sound bite culture of political discourse.
Penn fellow weighs in on the meaning of terrorism
The debate over what counts as terrorism comes after Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio spoke out against Mayor Kenney’s denial of terroristic action as the cause of the recent Philadelphia shooting.Former VP candidate Sarah Palin endorses Trump
Former Governor of Alaska and 2008 vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin will endorse presidential candidate Donald Trump, the Trump campaign announced Tuesday.
Vice President launches initiative to cure cancer at Penn
The launch of Biden’s mission to cure cancer comes months after his eldest son and 1991 College graduate Beau Biden from brain cancer.