Politics
Alumnus John Legend advocates for Harris-Walz campaign at campus visit with Penn Dems
1999 College graduate John Legend visited campus on Monday afternoon alongside model Chrissy Teigen and Jack Schlossberg to advocate for youth voter participation and the Harris-Walz campaign.
Former classmates, fraternity brother of Donald Trump Jr. reflect on his time at Penn
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with former peers of Donald Trump Jr. in order to understand his life as an undergraduate student before his rise to political prominence.
Harris overwhelmingly leads Trump among Penn students, DP election poll finds
Trump’s support is highest among students in the Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost visits Penn Dems tabling event, talks youth vote
Frost spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian about how Generation Z and college students can influence the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
McCormick discusses climate, education at Penn College Republicans fireside chat
Approximately 50 students, Penn affiliates, ACCA members, and Philadelphia community members attended the event, which was held at Two Locals Brewing on Oct. 23.
Penn professor Drew Weissman among 82 Nobel Prize laureates endorsing Kamala Harris in open letter
Alongside Weissman, 81 other Nobel laureates across the disciplines of chemistry, physics, medicine, and economics signed the open letter supporting Harris in her bid for president.
Sens. Casey, Warnock stress importance of youth engagement in Phila. campaign stop
Casey and Warnock urged attendees to continue to participate in grassroots campaigning and to encourage their friends to turn out to vote on Nov. 5.
Penn symposium gathers history professors to discuss political, legal history of voting
The event — titled “A More Perfect Union: Histories of Voting in America” — featured presentations by faculty members from neighboring institutions moderated by Penn professors and a student panel.
Penn Democrats, College Republicans report significant membership growth ahead of election
Both groups indicated a large boost in members and engagement this semester compared to previous years.
Former prime minister of Palestinian Authority, Israel-U.S. ambassador talk diplomacy at Penn forum
Over 900 Penn affiliates registered for the event, half of whom were students, according to a University spokesperson.
U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, United Auto Workers president rally Phila. voters for Harris
At the “Get Out the Early Vote” rally, Ocasio-Cortez and Fain encouraged an energized crowd of around 250 attendees to continue canvassing and door knocking in the final two weeks leading up to Election Day.
Penn students start Jewish Voice for Peace chapter to support pro-Palestinian cause
The Penn JVP Chapter was founded by a College sophomore and graduate student, who requested anonymity due to fear of personal harassment.
Harris makes direct appeal to Republicans, independents at campaign stop in Philadelphia suburbs
In front of a crowd of nearly 200 people in Bucks County, Harris made an appeal to moderate and Republican voters to put "country over party"
Penn, Phila. community members gather for Vote That Jawn event to promote youth voter turnout
The event was organized by Vote That Jawn, a nonpartisan initiative started by Penn senior lecturer Lorene Cary to bring young voters to the polls.
1990 Wharton MBA graduate hopes to become next U.S. senator from New Jersey
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with Bashaw about his time at Penn and his race for the vacant United States Senate seat in New Jersey.
Harris campaign outspends Trump campaign on digital ads in Penn's ZIP code
The analysis found that Harris has outspent Trump by an estimated $36,004 since she became the Democratic nominee.
NextGen America seeks to increase youth voter turnout with registration tables around Penn campus
NextGen America, the nation's largest youth voter organization, is focused on encouraging Penn students to vote in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
With five days until the Pa. voter registration deadline, here's what Penn students need to know
Here's what to know before Pennsylvania's voter registration and mail-in ballot request deadline later this month.
Over 250 individuals join Indigenous Peoples' Day vigil for Palestine on Penn’s campus
The vigil, which was called “Indigenous Peoples Day Palestine Solidarity Vigil,” had over 250 participants who rallied for nearly two hours.