Articles by Rachel Miller
12/11/22 2:00pm
Year in Review: Midterm elections drive Penn community to the polls, political causes
The DP’s political coverage this year followed how the Penn community reacted to this year’s biggest moments in local and federal politics. 11/20/22 11:10pm
Penn professors discuss surprises from recent midterm elections, impact of mail-in voting
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with three Penn political science professors about the status of the results and their implications for the future of the nation. 11/07/22 1:46am
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks role of Penn students in Pa. midterm election with the DP
Shapiro told the DP he believes people's rights "are on the line" in this gubernatorial election. 11/02/22 12:17am
Biden and Obama to campaign for Pennsylvania Democrats in Philadelphia this weekend
Biden and Obama will speak at a campaign event for Senate nominee Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Josh Shapiro. 10/30/22 10:34pm
Gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro talks importance of Gen Z civic engagement at Clark Park rally
Shapiro spoke about the importance of the upcoming midterm elections and his focus on more restrictive gun legislation, accessible election reforms, and securing reproductive rights. 10/27/22 7:45pm
Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon talks with DP about her journey from Penn Carey Law to politics
Ahead of Election Day, Scanlon spoke to The Daily Pennsylvanian about the importance of the upcoming midterms, saying, "It’s all on the line in this election." 10/12/22 10:34pm
Penn political groups help register voters ahead of November’s midterm elections
Pennsylvania's voter registration deadline is Oct. 24. 09/25/22 11:59pm
From banking to baking, here’s how one Penn alum started her own challah bread business
After spending over a decade working in the corporate world, 2005 Engineering graduate Lauren Hedvat said that she found herself with a lot of time on her hands, and she began baking frequently. 09/25/22 10:02pm
Perry World House announces new cohort of fellows, including former South Korean Prime Minister
The incoming fellows have expertise on topics including human rights, climate change, war ethics, and the protection of democratic institutions. 09/08/22 10:31pm
Penn Wharton Budget Model finds Biden’s student debt relief plan may cost over $1 trillion
The report found that 75% of the plan's benefits will fall to households that make less than $88,000 annually. 09/01/22 10:42am
Penn Justice Dems rebrands as Young Democratic Socialists of America chapter
The group is now able to work with DSA chapters across the country, including Philly DSA and YDSA chapters at other universities. 05/11/22 12:42pm
The Graduation Issue 2022: 2020-2021 Year in Review
Relive the Class of 2022's junior year at Penn, which featured two fully virtual semesters as well as celebrations following Joe Biden's the election as president. 04/25/22 11:15pm
A voter's guide to the May 2022 Pennsylvania primary
In preparation for the upcoming election, The Daily Pennsylvanian has assembled a comprehensive ballot guide detailing how to vote, in person or by mail, and a brief run-down on all the candidates for students registered to vote on campus. 04/25/22 11:09pm
Ballot guide Pennsylvania primary election 2022: U.S. Senate
There are four Democrats and seven Republicans running in this year's primary election. 04/25/22 11:05pm
Ballot guide Pennsylvania primary election 2022: State House of Representatives
Democrat James Wright is challenging incumbent Democrat Rick Krajewski for his seat representing District 188 — which includes Penn — in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 04/25/22 11:02pm
Ballot guide Pennsylvania primary election 2022: Governor
Josh Shapiro is the only candidate running for governor in the Democratic primary. For the Republican primary, there are nine candidates on the ballot. 04/25/22 10:38pm
Ballot guide Pennsylvania primary election 2022: Lieutenant Governor
There are three Democrats and nine Republicans running for this position in the primary. 04/25/22 10:31pm
Ballot guide Pennsylvania primary election 2022: U.S. House of Representatives
Penn is in Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, which has been represented by incumbent Dwight Evans. He is running against Democrats Michael Cogbill and Alexandra Hunt this year. 04/25/22 9:45pm
Ballot guide Pennsylvania primary election 2022: State Senate
Incumbent Democrat Anthony Williams is being challenged by fellow Democrat Paul Prescod for his seat representing District 8 in the State Senate. 04/07/22 12:27am