Politics
Mayor Kenney reintroduces soda tax to help fund schools
On March 3, Mayor Kenney introduced a soda tax, which is the third proposal Philadelphia has seen.
From Ted Cruz to the Green Party, Penn's LGBTQ community stands across the political spectrum
Opinions of presidential candidates among Penn's LGBTQ community are as diverse as the candidates themselves.
Penn doctors write letter in support of asylum seekers
There is a new demand for physicians to save lives — outside of the emergency room.
How the U.S. work visa policy can kick international students out of the country
Without an H-1B visa, international students are forced out of their jobs, and occasionally, out of the country.
Mayor Kenney plans to expand body camera program
Mayor Jim Kenney plans to ask city lawmakers for funding to provide 800 additional body cameras to city police officers.
College soph. drops lawsuit against John Kasich
At 3:49 p.m., College sophomore Nathaniel Rome's attorney John Bravacos announced in an email that he had withdrawn the lawsuit against John Kasich.
Students react to Trump and Clinton edging closer to party nominations
Trump and Clinton were the big winners on Tuesday's primary day though Kasich stole the New York real estate mogul's thunder by winning Ohio.
Penn protects prof. after death threats
Controversial Religious Studies professor Anthea Butler has frequently said her status as a tenured professor protects her from sanction or censure. But it really may be the Penn Police that are protecting her from backlash.
Kasich's lawyer releases brief amid media swarm over College sophomore's case
The case proceeded on Monday morning in Commonwealth Court once Kasich's attorney Lawrence Otter released his supplemental brief, arguing that Rome submitted his brief 13 minutes too late.
Final Democratic Senate hopeful campaigns at Penn
Fetterman believes voters should acknowledge his decade-long experience as a mayor of one of the poorest communities in Pennsylvania.
Winner-take-all rules may let Trump vanquish Republican rivals
The main focus is on Florida and Ohio, which offer the largest delegate prizes and are the home states of two Republican candidates, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Gov. John Kasich respectively.
Wharton prof. has been predicting presidential elections since 2004
Like ESPN writer Nate Silver's popular FiveThirtyEight blog, PollyVote uses evidence-based methods of forecasting to make political predictions.
College sophomore's lawsuit against John Kasich continues
John Kasich's attorney said on Wednesday that College sophomore Nathaniel Rome's lawsuit was filed 13 minutes late, thereby disqualifying it.
The other side of Penn's $14 billion impact study
The debate over what contributions Penn owes to Philadelphia took a turn this month as Penn released its annual economic impact report detailing a $14 billion contribution to the state in 2015.
Congressional hearing on free speech could impact campus political groups
On Tuesday, House Committee on Ways and Means met to discuss free speech on college campuses. The Congress Oversight Subcommittee is confronting the question of whether tax-exempt universities endanger their nonprofit status by allowing political activities on campus.
How college towns voted on Super Tuesday
Data from AP as of 2:00am EST 2/2/16. Results may change as votes continue to be counted. Map data via Wikimedia Commons. Interactive by Andrew Fischer.
News Analysis | From Penn to South Carolina, young Trump supporters are few and far between
1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump is barreling towards the Republican nomination, securing Super Tuesday victories in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia.
Mixed feelings at bipartisan watch party as Trump, Clinton nab major victories
The candidates’ dominant victories and their rivals' resounding losses were felt at Penn, where students paid close attention as news outlets projected wins, often just minutes after the closing of state polls.
Students, political observers say Chris Christie's endorsement of Trump is a strategic move
The endorsement came as yet another surprise in a Republican primary that has been defined by unexpected front-runners rocking the party establishment’s hold over the GOP nomination.