Politics
Democratic Socialists and Penn Tea Party tackle citizens' rights, responsibilities
The Democratic Socialists and the Penn Tea Party met Monday to discuss current political issues. The five-student panel debated on topics ranging from education to the role of government in taxation.Penn Caucus brings funds to the University
The Penn Caucus — a group designed to educate members of the Pennsylvania state legislature about the value of Penn — advocates for University funding on the floor of the general assembly.Students skeptical of congressional term limits
In an election year featuring heavy anti-incumbent sentiment, dozens of incoming lawmakers have pledged to limit their congressional terms — which some Penn politicos oppose.
Penn Dems 2010 leaders look forward to 'cultivating a base' in off-election year
College sophomores Isabel Friedman and Jake Shuster will take charge of the Penn Democrats as president and vice president, respectively. Having been elected Wednesday, they discussed their plans for the group with The DP.E-bullying in national spotlight
A bill introduced in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would require universities that receive federal funding to prohibit harassment based on a student’s sexual orientation.Obama taps alum as U.N. rep
Penn alumnus Joe Torsella, an active figure in Pennsylvania government and politics, was named to a position in President Barack Obama’s administration on Monday.Jewish voters not singular bloc
As in past election cycles, Democratic candidates won a majority of the Jewish vote in the midterm elections, but the complete story of the Jewish vote is far more complex.Gov’t funding may take hit
For Penn, millions of dollars are potentially at risk with the change in political power in Harrisburg, Pa., and Washington, D.C., next year after the midterm elections.
Students gear up for mayoral race
Philadelphia’s upcoming mayoral election will be the focus of efforts by Penn Democrats, Penn College Republicans and the Penn Tea Party.Analysts split on Tea Party effect
While Republicans scored a number of big wins across the country last week, netting one of the largest seat gains in Congress in half a century, Tea Party-backed candidates for Senate produced a far more mixed record.
Professor panel dissects midterm election results
Yesterday, professors John DiIulio, Jr., Neil Malhotra and John Lapinski, all of whom teach political science, gathered as a panel to explain the results of the recent elections and forecast the future of U.S. politics for students and faculty.Pa. set for redistricting next year
The midterms were a major success for the national Republican Party, but the full results also reveal an additional Republican victory that will impact Pennsylvania for the next decade.Loss of alums in government raises funding concerns
With two Penn alumni slated to leave office, there is growing concern among administrators over the possible loss of federal and statewide funds for research.
Speaker criticizes war coverage in the media
Sharif Abdel Kouddous, senior producer for Democracy Now!, is mad at the corporate media. He spoke to a small crowd Thursday night about the importance of independent media.Slight drop in youth turnout
The major races in Pennsylvania have been decided, and while statewide turnout is down compared to the 2006 midterm election, the results at Penn reveal a more complex story.
Sestak concedes race, disappointing fans
The races to replace Sen. Arlen Specter and Gov. Ed Rendell are over, and as results came in, supporters of Senate nominee Joe Sestak had one word for their feelings: disappointment.
Michelle Obama rallies crowd of 3,500 at Wynn Commons
At one of the last Democratic rallies this election season, Michelle Obama spoke to a crowd of 3,500 Penn students and community members about the stakes of tomorrow’s midterm election.Mideast tension plays out at Fresh Grocer
Protesters from Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, a Philadelphia-based group which supports boycotts of the Israeli state, staged a flash mob Sunday at the Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut streets.
Groups make final effort to mobilize voters
Monday and Tuesday, nonpartisan political groups will be expending their final efforts on making sure students get to the polls.