Politics
FactCheck.org will join Facebook to identify fake news
The Annenberg Public Policy Center's political fact checking website, FactCheck.org, will be among the fact-checking organizations to identify and label fake news stories flagged by Facebook users.
State legislation could cut funding for 'sanctuary' schools like Penn
Penn’s status as a “sanctuary” campus could spell economic trouble for the University in light of legislation that will soon be introduced at the state level.
New Penn Dems president talks post-election plans, 'sanctuary campus' status
Rachel Pomerantz sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to speak about Penn Dems’ agenda for the spring semester.
Penn Dems and art students look to future of campus activism post-election
Students across campus are planning to promote continued dialogue surrounding the Trump administration, which they see as a necessary first step for the future of campus election-related protests.
Judge blocks Jill Stein's request for Pennsylvania recount
On Monday, U.S. District Judge Paul Diamond ruled against recounting all paper ballots in Pennsylvania and blocked Stein from inspecting voting machines in certain counties, according to a Politico report.
Former Philadelphia Congressman Chaka Fattah sentenced to 10 years in prison
Fattah, whose area of representation during his 21 years in Congress included Penn's West Philadelphia campus, also earned a degree in 1986 from the Fels Institute of Government.
New College Republican president talks Trump, future plans
College junior Sean Egan, newly elected president of Penn College Republicans, sat down with The Daily Pennsylvanian to discuss the election, his goals and plans for the coming year.
Pro-life group engages in war of words with PAGE over College Green protest
In a statement posted to Facebook, PAGE blasted the protest, saying it worked to "traumatize and shame” people who’ve had abortions.
Proposed CA bill would put sexual assault history on student transcripts
A new bill in California could require transfer students to include any history of sexual assault on their transcripts.
Sanctuary campuses, including Penn, targeted by U.S. congressman
Penn President Amy Gutmann declared Penn a sanctuary for undocumented students in a Nov. 30 email. Federal immigration agents, she said, will not be permitted on campus unless they have warrants.
Tiffany Trump tours Harvard Law School
2016 College graduate Tiffany Trump toured Harvard Law School Wednesday, Politico reported. She was seen by multiple students on campus, who said that she was escorted through the student center with the Secret Service, according to the article.
What does Hillary Clinton's future look like? Two political scientists weigh in
As news and rumors of Trump’s Cabinet appointments saturate news and social media, Americans are left wondering what Hillary Clinton’s political future will look like.
Three political scientists deconstruct the election
"Republicans came home to Donald Trump at exactly the right moment," Penn professor Matthew Levundusky said.
Students walk out of class in support of protections for undocumented immigrants
The day after President Amy Gutmann declared Penn a “sanctuary” for undocumented students, Penn for Immigrant Rights held a walk-out initially intended to urge Gutmann to guarantee such protections.
Meet the Wharton graduate (and Jesuit priest) who helped Martin Scorsese make his latest movie
Father James Martin graduated from Wharton in 1982 and out of college started working in corporate finance for General Electric.
Politico editor-at-large and Penn alum Peter Canellos talks media in the age of Trump
Canellos, who holds a degree in American history from Penn, served as the executive editor of the Daily Pennsylvanian.
Veterans protest Hampshire College's removal of U.S. Flag
The veterans that gathered on Sunday did so as a "show of solidarity and respect" for the flag and other military veterans.
Everything you need to know about this week's political news
Behind on the latest political news after Thanksgiving break? The DP has you covered.
UPDATED: Students respond to Gutmann's announcement that Penn is a 'sanctuary' for undocumented students
The email comes amid heightened anxiety at Penn and other campuses over potential curbing of the rights of undocumented students by Donald Trump's administration.