Articles by Grant Bianco
12/01/19 10:38pm
How Warren and Sanders' battle for progressives is playing out on Penn's campus
Student leaders behind Penn for Warren and Penn for Bernie are increasing their outreach to outside organizations to promote their candidates. 11/12/19 11:52pm
Despite security concerns, Dinesh D'Souza speaks with only silent protesters in sight
A group of 20 student protesters stood in the back and silently held signs that read “Deport Fascism,” “No one is illegal on stolen land,” and “Multiculturalism is America.” 11/09/19 3:51pm
Penn offers new venue for conservative D'Souza's event but requires school ID to enter
"Most importantly, I'm just there to talk about big issues that are dividing the country and stimulate a lively debate," D'Souza said in an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian on Sunday. "And for the life of me, I don't understand why something like that should be controversial or frightening or pose security threats." 11/07/19 1:14am
In Tuesday's election, Penn student turnout increased five-fold from the last mayoral race
On Tuesday, at least 1,058 students voted for mayor and city council positions. In November 2015, only 213 students voted on election day. 11/06/19 12:48am
Mayor Jim Kenney cruises to win a second term in Philadelphia elections
Along with Kenney's expected triumph, the victory of Working Families Party member Kendra Brooks in a City Council at-large seat was a milestone achievement that weakened Republican control in Philadelphia politics. 11/03/19 9:29pm
Right-wing commentator Dinesh D’Souza to speak at College Republicans event next week
D'Souza has been described as a conservative provocateur known for controversial statements. In September, he compared teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg to Nazi propaganda. 10/28/19 11:02pm
Talking with Tom Steyer, the hedge fund manager turned presidential candidate
Steyer sat down for an interview with The Daily Pennsylvanian where he laid out his plans to combat climate change, boost civic engagement among young people, and take on President Donald Trump. 10/23/19 10:41pm
Trump has never hosted a rally in Philly. Here's why.
Experts say the city's liberal population would make the location an unlikely choice, but Philadelphia will still prove useful for Trump's fundraising efforts. 10/16/19 11:34pm
'I got fired because I was a conservative:' Curt Schilling decries media bias at Penn event
Schilling, who is a three-time World Series winner and six-time All-Star, has gained additional fame after retirement by becoming a conservative commentator. 10/13/19 10:12pm
Angela Duckworth will teach a new Penn course next spring focused on 'grit'
Duckworth said the goal of the class is to help students find and engage with their passion — the main part of the course will involve students picking a new skill and reflecting as they pursue and develop it further. 09/29/19 9:16pm
Penn Political Coalition loses funding, leaving political groups to worry about events
The organization’s membership includes Penn Democrats, College Republicans, and the Government and Politics Association. 09/15/19 11:17pm
After accusations of anti-Semitism, conservative author Michelle Malkin to speak at Penn
College Republicans spokesperson and Wharton sophomore Corey Paredes said Malkin's comments on Fox were not anti-Semitic, and said the allegations were "ridiculous personal smears." 09/13/19 12:25am
At Penn Dems debate watch party, members split between pragmatism and progressiveness
Penn Dems members greeted the more exclusive lineup, which featured all of the top contenders on the same debate stage for the first time 09/08/19 5:06pm
Obama’s right-hand woman discusses her upbringing and the former president at Penn event
Valerie Jarrett served in the Obama administration for all eight years of his presidency, and was seen as a trusted advisor who pushed for liberal policies in the administration. 09/04/19 11:36pm
Weeks after Amy Wax's 'dangerous' claims, students urge UA to start diversity programs
“I was really appalled that we even had a professor [at] this University making such derogatory comments,” said Nancy Ibrahim, vice president of the Muslim Students' Association and a College junior. 08/22/19 10:54pm
Meet Penn for Biden: the group backing the former vice president’s bid for the White House
Here's why the presidents of Penn for Biden think the former vice president should be the one to take on Trump. 08/22/19 10:54pm
Meet Penn for Biden: the group backing the former vice president’s bid for the White House
Here's why the presidents of Penn for Biden think the former vice president should be the one to take on Trump. 08/13/19 12:34am
Meet the Penn alumnus who saved Uber in New York and is now trying to change how we vote
Meet Bradley Tusk, the Penn alumnus who is trying to revolutionize the way we vote through mobile voting. 04/28/19 9:05pm
Joe's leaving Penn for now. But the Biden Center isn't going anywhere.
Penn President Amy Gutmann wrote in an email to the Penn community Thursday that Penn Presidential Professor of Practice Joe Biden “will be taking an unpaid leave of absence from his work at the Penn Biden Center" throughout his campaign. 04/24/19 11:16pm