Articles by Jonathan Baer
04/28/15 10:53pm
Pennsylvania to play role in 2016 presidential election
Pennsylvania will be a crucial state, both in the primaries in April 2016, and in the general election on Nov. 8, 2016. 04/28/15 12:50am
Less than a month until Primary Day, Kenney shows a strong lead in Philly mayor's race
The former City Councilman At-Large has an even more decisive lead in endorsements than in the polls. 04/23/15 12:32am
Penn divestment movements result in little action
Divestment movements are sweeping through higher education — though results at Penn have yet to be seen. 04/20/15 1:47am
A month until the primaries, endorsements are telling in Philadelphia mayor's race
Six Democratic candidates are vying to win the Democratic primary on May 19, and the race remains wide open. 04/14/15 1:03am
Phila. Mayoral candidate Doug Oliver speaks at Penn
While Penn students might see Spring Fling as the biggest upcoming event, for those interested in Philadelphia politics, the Democratic mayoral primary race might be more exciting. 04/08/15 1:38am
Running Republican in a Democratic city
The only Republican candidate running for mayor wants Philadelphians to have alternatives. 04/06/15 1:49am
Controversy sparks over Penn Divest from Displacement
Penn Divest from Displacement proposes that the University divest from corporations that profit through practices that displace people. 04/01/15 12:01am
Underdog mayoral candidate Doug Oliver wants to keep young people in Philadelphia
Democratic Candidate for Philadelphia Mayor Doug Oliver previously worked in the administration of Former Pennsylvania Governor and Philadelphia Mayor Ed Rendell. 03/23/15 1:08am
Column sparks controversy over new pro-peace coalition for Israel-Palestine discussion
While the re-election of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on March 17 sparked worldwide debate over the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, student groups at Penn have been engaged in their own dialogue about the issue. 03/16/15 1:11am
Penn Democrats prepare to volunteer at 2016 DNC
The convention to elect the next Democratic nominee for president will be held at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on July 25, 2016. 03/05/15 12:46am
Governor's suspension of death penalty to go to state Supreme Court
Pennsylvania is currently one of the 32 states with the death penalty. 02/26/15 2:05am
Penn's first PAC forms out of Penn Ready for Hillary
Student-run PACs at other schools are rare. 02/23/15 11:28pm
Legislation to privatize state liquor stores comes closer to law
Republican legislators in Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives just took the first step to get Pennsylvania out of the liquor business. 02/18/15 1:18am
Under new governor, medical marijuana bill reemerges in state agenda
A group of state senators have been working hard to make Pennsylvania the 24th state to legalize medical marijuana. 02/16/15 1:15am
Proposed bill could make alcohol cheaper in PA
Penn students might be quick to support a recent Republican proposal in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives: more liquor stores and cheaper alcohol. 02/12/15 12:04pm
DNC 2016 to be held in Philly
Philadelphia has not hosted a Democratic National Convention since 1948 02/11/15 3:37pm
Third Penn alum enters City Council race
Matt Wolfe is the Republican Leader of the ward that encompasses a large portion of Penn’s campus. 02/08/15 12:15pm
Former Nutter press secretary enters mayor's race
Millennial votes are key to Doug Oliver's campaign. 02/04/15 1:18am
Penn administrators serve as Democratic donors in close mayoral race
According to the 2014 campaign finance report released on Monday, several Penn administrators have donated to Democratic candidates seeking election in the city primary this spring. 01/28/15 12:56am