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Gillian Braden-Weiss | True humane treatment
by Guest Opinion | December 2, 2008 1:00AM
This is a response to both the article from Oct. 20, "Philly residents protest Penn's animal testing," and the Oct. 23 staff editorial, "Humane Science." It was disappointing to see that The Daily Pennsylvanian neglected to speak with anyone from the University of Pennsylvania's research community when printing allegations by the protest group Stop Animal Exploitation Now (SAEN) that the University is a perpetrator of animal "abuse.
Stephanie Simon | Taking responsibility for ourselves
by Guest Opinion | November 3, 2008 1:00AM
It's hard for me to remember a time before this election; it seems like it's been going on forever. Everyday we are bombarded non-stop with breaking news, election updates and attack ads. Every celebrity from Chuck Norris to that kid from Superbad has implored us to vote.
College Republicans | Strong leadership in troubled times
by Guest Opinion | October 29, 2008 1:00AM
For years, John McCain has proven that he is a different kind of politician - one who puts his country first, before his party, himself or any other consideration. He's not afraid to stand up for what he believes in, even if it means going against his own party or even a popular president.
Penn Democrats | A new direction for America
by Guest Opinion | October 29, 2008 1:00AM
Six-hundred-and-thirty days ago, Senator Barack Obama began an improbable, historic and grueling journey proving to the American people that he is fit to be our next commander in chief. Through this journey we have come to know his strengths and weaknesses, his policy stances and political philosophy, his campaign style and, above all else, how truly qualified he is to be the next leader of the United States of America.
Judith Kim | America can't afford to abandon New Orleans
by Guest Opinion | October 23, 2008 1:00AM
In his Oct. 3, 2008 column, Mordechai Treiger raises a very valid question: "Why save New Orleans?" He claims that New Orleans, because of it precarious geologic location, is in danger of succumbing to the forces of nature and therefore will unavoidably be destroyed.
College Republicans | Bringing choice to health care
by Guest Opinion | October 16, 2008 1:00AM
The United States was founded on a few simple ideals, central to which was the belief in freedom. While the fear at the time was the very real threat from the British monarchy, Americans have always been very protective of their individual freedoms as well.
Penn for Obama | Real reform for a broken system
by Guest Opinion | October 16, 2008 1:00AM
In 2004, the U.S. Institute of Medicine proposed that health care systems should strive for coverage that is universal, continuous, affordable, sustainable and equitable. The Obama-Biden plan for health care reform outlines practical steps toward realizing such a system.
Penn for Obama | The education candidate
by Guest Opinion | September 24, 2008 1:00AM
Why do college students like Barack Obama? Sure - he's a fresh face on the scene who talks about a new kind of politics for America. But Obama's popularity runs deeper than vague ideas about change. College students like Obama because he stands for the issues they care about.
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