Politics
Fem Dems advocates for gender equality
A new branch of Penn Democrats, the group hopes to raise awareness and increase advocacy for women’s issues.
Live from New York... it's The Donald
Saturday Night Live cast member Vanessa Bayer won't be the only Penn alum on stage when the show broadcasts on Nov. 7th.
Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill talks tenacity and 2016
As the first woman from Missouri to be a U.S. senator, Claire McCaskill has experienced her fair share of discrimination.
Getting Penn students to the polls on Election Day
This year's ballot includes several candidates for the Pennsylvania state judiciary and five for Mayor of Philadelphia.
Ready for Hillary founder talks 2016 fund raising
Adam Parkhomenko, national director of grassroots engagement at Hillary for America, spoke at Penn on Tuesday night at the invitation of Penn Democrats.
Conference to bring Carly Fiorina to Irvine
Carly Fiorina will be making waves at Donald Trump’s alma mater.
Penn for Biden looks to grow support on campus
Penn has yet another student group throwing its support behind a 2016 presidential candidate – one who isn’t even running. New group Penn for Biden has a unique obstacle: Joe Biden has not declared that he is running for president.
Carly Fiorina to speak at Penn in November
As of this November, Donald Trump won’t be the only GOP candidate to have claim to Penn.
Former senator talks 'fixing' the political system
On Tuesday night, the Government and Politics Association brought former Senator Mark Pryor to speak at Penn.
Look out, Trump: second Wharton alum enters presidential race
Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig is the fourth political outsider in the 2016 election cycle.
The Godfather of Penn Politics
A 6'3" Obama lookalike, Gabe Delaney has had a journey in Penn politics that shaped his character and mission, and, he hopes, made a lasting impact on the next generation of Penn leaders.
Residential programs bring politics close to home for students
Penn's college houses have created a unique forum for residential civic engagement.
The Penn for Trump group finally exists, and yes, it's real
Say hello to Penn for Trump, the latest pro-candidate group to establish itself on campus.
Penn's expanding political climate gears up for 2016 election
Since the 2012 presidential election, Penn's political group offerings have flourished.
What we actually know about Donald Trump's ongoing relationship with Penn
Though the administration has been silent about Penn's history with 1968 Wharton grad Donald Trump, the DP compiled a timeline of his relationship with the school.
Editorial: Controversial? Bring it on
Through the Campaign for Community and Open Expression Monitors, Penn is trying to create a safe space where we can have productive discussions about issues as complex and controversial as police brutality and racial discrimination. Now it’s up to us to take advantage of that space.
Panel discusses how to break the glass ceiling of campus political groups
Many factors contribute to a culture where women feel discouraged from participating in campus politics at a higher level.
Penn Law professor writes World War II novel
Kermit Roosevelt writes fiction to expose legal perspectives to an audience beyond those who read law reviews.
From College Green to the White House lawn: Penn students intern at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
The political debates may be in full swing, but the presidential candidates aren’t the only ones who have their eyes on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Take a look at Penn’s summer 2015 White House interns