Politics
A closer look at grassroots organizing
Melissa Harris-Lacewell, associate professor of Politics and African American Studies at Princeton University, discussed the roles that race and youth grassroots organizing played in the election in Claudia Cohen Hall last night.
Low turnout in municipal election
The long lines of students waiting to vote on Election Day last year were nowhere to be seen during yesterday’s municipal election.Pennsylvanians go to the polls Tuesday
The highest-profile race in the election is the contest for district attorney between Democrat Seth Williams and Republican Michael Untermeyer.Penn Dems canvass for N.J. Gov. Corzine, Bucks DA candidate Asplen
A total of 13 Penn Dems members canvassed on Saturday for the reelection of New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine and on Sunday for the election of Chris Asplen for Bucks County District Attorney.
Political groups sound off in debate
In an effort to educate students, the Penn Democrats and College Republicans debated about healthcare reform and Afghanistan.Marc Stier demystifies healthcare reform for students
Despite a low turnout, Health Care for America Now Pennsylvania State Director Marc Stier fired up the Penn students at a healthcare rally last night.
Penn Dems plan events on health care reform
The Penn Dems are hosting a series of events to increase student understanding of the debate on health care reform.With Obama, a new phase of anti-abortion activism
Susan Freitsche, senior staff attorney at the Women’s Law Project, and other experts discussed this issue and its repercussions in a conference entitled, “Abortion and Reproductive Rights in the Era of Obama” at the Penn Law School last night.
Funds from state cut in new budget
Penn’s state funding was slashed by almost $12 million, or 25.6 percent, in the budget approved by Gov. Edward Rendell earlier this month.Candidates gear up for 2010 races
Former Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s stop in Philadelphia drew attention to the 2010 gubernatorial and U.S. Senate races.
Newsom discusses his personal political journey
Despite his history of social activism and upcoming California gubernatorial campaign, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom told a crowd of Penn students yesterday that he is “the most unlikely guy to be sitting here in front of you.”
In Phila., Romney endorses Pat Toomey
Romney emphasized the Republican Senate candidate's focus on limiting spending and creating jobs.Lawrence Summers to speak in Irvine
Today, the economy is perhaps the most prevalent issue on people’s minds — and on Oct. 22, the Penn community can hear about the government’s economic policy firsthand.
101 days late, Pennsylvania has a budget
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell approved a $27.799-billion budget on Friday, 101 days after the June 30 deadline. Pennsylvania was the last state to pass its budget.
Specter emphasizes ties to Obama
Sen. Arlen Specter emphasized his ideological ties to President Barack Obama at a town hall meeting held at Houston Hall on Friday. Specter is up for re-election to the U.S. Senate in 2010.
Former 9/11 Commission chairman speaks at Annenberg
Former 9/11 Commission Chairman Tom Kean advocated a return to this Congressional unity yesterday afternoon as he spoke to the Communications and Congress class taught by Annenberg School for Communication professor Alvin Felzenberg.Grad student speaks at Senate
Sixth-year Annenberg doctoral student Jessica Taylor Piotrowski spoke about financial aid yesterday at a U.S. Senate committee hearing on the expansion of Pell Grants.Low interest for Nov. election
Many campus groups have stepped down registration efforts for the Nov. 3 municipal primary because it is an off-year election.
Arts tax receives criticism
Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell and state lawmakers' proposal to raise $100 million in revenue by taxing arts and cultural institutions is being met with heavy criticism in Philadelphia.