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Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich
Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich
Economist Dirk Krueger shares his thoughts on current proposals to tax the very wealthy and on what needs to be considered in the discussion.
Colin Powell’s legacy
Colin Powell’s legacy
Historian Mary Frances Berry and Perry World House Visiting Fellow Alice Hunt Friend share thoughts on Powell’s impact on and off the battlefield.
Rising tension between China and Taiwan, explained
Rising tension between China and Taiwan, explained
Jacques deLisle, the director of The Center for the Study of Contemporary China, shares his thoughts China’s increasing military pressure and what’s next
Africa’s Iron Lady
Africa’s Iron Lady
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former president of Liberia and a Nobel Peace Prize winner, came to Perry World House as part of the Global Order Colloquium.
Honoring William Still on his 200th birthday
Honoring William Still on his 200th birthday
A conference, a website, and more are planned on campus and around the city to celebrate the abolitionist who helped nearly 1,000 enslaved people to freedom.
Penn Political Union hosts AG Loretta Lynch
Penn Political Union hosts AG Loretta Lynch
The first female African American attorney general discussed everything from her thoughts on law enforcement reform to her most memorable cases.
Perry World House turns 5
Perry World House turns 5
In a photo essay, Penn Today highlights some of the center’s memorable guests and events from over the half decade.
Afghanistan’s future after the U.S. withdrawal
Afghanistan’s future after the U.S. withdrawal
Perry World House held a hybrid panel this week to look at what the future holds for Afghanistan, featuring in-person speakers and audience members, as well as virtual attendees watching online.
Exploring along the edges of Philadelphia reveals the essence of the city
Exploring along the edges of Philadelphia reveals the essence of the city
The SNF Paideia Program teamed up with Penn alumnus and artist JJ Tiziou for “Walk Around Philadelphia,” a fall retreat for student fellows.
Martin Baron on the future of news and importance of investigative journalism
Martin Baron on the future of news and importance of investigative journalism
The former executive editor of The Washington Post spoke with Fels Distinguished Fellow Elizabeth Vale as part of the Fels Public Policy in Practice series.