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Student organizers work to capture the youth vote for President Obama
Several Penn students are showing their passion for Obama by working to get him re-elected.
Penn Occupy members acquitted of charges
Three members of the Penn community arrested during the Occupy eviction on Nov. 30 were
acquitted of their charges at a trial today.
Romney wins Pennsylvania GOP primary
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney won today’s Pennsylvania primary, the Associated Press reported at 9 p.m.
Romney likely to take Pennsylvania primary Tuesday
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the clear front runner in the presidential race and will almost certainly win the nomination.
Ron Paul speaks in Philadelphia two days before PA primary
On a wet Sunday afternoon, presidential hopeful Ron Paul addressed a large crowd of supporters in Independence Mall in Philadelphia. Paul’s talk focused on the key components of his platform and referenced the country’s history.
Pennsylvania Democrats move to repeal voter ID law
Two Pennsylvania Democrats introduced another bill, HB 2313, in the House of Representatives today which would repeal the controversial voter ID law, which passed on March 14.
Santorum had rocky past at Penn and in Philadelphia
Santorum, who served as a Pennsylvania senator from 1995 to 2007, has never seen great popularity in the Philadelphia area.
Former Pa. Senator Rick Santorum drops out of Republican presidential race
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum officially dropped out of the Republican presidential race on April 10, effectively guaranteeing former Massachussets Gov. Mitt Romney the Republican nomination.
Joke Issue: Students declare 'the last straw' of protesting
The new student group Students Reacting Strongly to Lots of Yelling protested on College Green yesterday to show their disgust at the number of protests and rallies that have occurred on campus this year.
BDS protests at Jewish National Fund award ceremony
David Cohen received JNF’s Tree of Life Award at a gala last night at 600 N. Broad Street. Philly BDS organized a protest of about 30 people outside of the JNF’s event.
Occupy movement and 99% Declaration group plan summer conventions
The 99% Declaration group and the Occupy movement are both planning national conventions this summer, but the groups differ in their philosophies toward governmental change.
PennCards approved as valid voter ID
The law, which passed on March 14, stipulates that a valid ID must have an expiration date. Currently, Drexel, Pennsylvania State and Point Park universities and LaSalle College do not have expiration dates on their cards.
ACLU criticize FBI intimidation techniques
The Muslim Students Association hosted an event called “Know Your Rights,” where ACLU representatives explained people’s rights when confronted by law enforcement issues.
Pa. governor signs voter ID bill into law
Governor Tom Corbett signed the voter identification bill into law on March 14. The bill passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives earlier yesterday by a margin of 104-88.
Penn Dems petition for women's access to birth control
In response to a potential limit to women’s access to contraception, Penn Democrats began an online petition on Change.org to protect women’s access to birth control and oppose the Blunt amendment.
Voter identification bill passes in PA Senate, draws debate
The voter identification bill that passed in the Pennsylvania Senate last week is drawing heated debate among policy makers and voters. The Senate passed a bill on Mar. 7 requiring voters to present valid photo ID at the polls to be eligible to vote. HB 934 passed by a margin of 26 to 23.
Muslim Students Association moves forward with cause
After a public demonstration on College Green on Friday afternoon in response to the New York Police Department’s undercover surveillance, the Muslim Students Association is now planning a “Know Your Rights” event to educate students on their rights when dealing with law enforcement.
Community shows solidarity for MSA
Students and community members took part in “NYPD Files: A Stand Against Profiling” to show their solidarity for the Muslim Students Association.
MSA to host public stand against profiling
From noon to 1 p.m., students will stand in front of the Benjamin Franklin statue holing up manila folders that read “My NYPD File,” according to College junior Mak Hussain, president of Penn’s MSA.
Muslim Student Association disappointed with University's response
Penn’s Muslim Student Association is pushing the University to take stronger action on behalf of Muslim students at Penn.
