Dissecting chaos: An interdisciplinary look at the attack on the U.S. Capitol Dissecting chaos: An interdisciplinary look at the attack on the U.S. Capitol Faculty from five schools at the University took part in a virtual panel discussion to unpack the policies, messages, and conditions that led to the events of Jan. 6.
The influence and importance of language On Jan. 6 2021, a group of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol building, resulting in the death of five people. (Image: Tyler Merbler) The influence and importance of language Labels for what happened Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol were very different from those used to describe the Black Lives Matter movement or the 2020 election results. How much weight do individual words actually have? It depends on the context.
The state of U.S. democracy While a new administration transitions into office, the past four years have left the country asking, “How strong is our democratic foundation?” The state of U.S. democracy On the eve of a presidential inauguration following a historic election and its aftermath, experts from across the University weigh in on where we stand as a country.
Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
Kermit Roosevelt on incitement of insurrection and the 14th Amendment Kermit Roosevelt on incitement of insurrection and the 14th Amendment Penn Law’s Kermit Roosevelt explains the historical context behind Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, its relation to the current presidential crisis, and its constitutional limitations.
How teachers can talk about violence at the Capitol How teachers can talk about violence at the Capitol Sigal Ben-Porath outlines a strategy for discussing the historic events with students according to grade and knowledge levels, focusing on the facts of what happened and why it matters.
Capitol attack: Where does American democracy go from here? The U.S. Capitol at dusk. Q&A Capitol attack: Where does American democracy go from here? As the nation processes the unprecedented mob attack on the U.S. Capitol, many are wondering what happens now for America. Legal scholar Claire Finkelstein shares her thoughts on the siege and its effects on democracy.
Inside election night 2020 Election Night 2020 was an unprecedented evening. In a virtual panel, Penn students and faculty who worked on the Decision Desk at NBC shared a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges this year posed. Inside election night 2020 During a virtual panel, Penn students, faculty, and staff who worked on NBC’s Decision Desk on Election night gave a behind-the-scenes look at the high-pressure night
Whatever happened to the right to petition? Whatever happened to the right to petition? Maggie Blackhawk of the Law School discusses the First Amendment’s right to petition, how the right was exercised historically, what it looks like in its current form, and why it changed.
Elizabeth Warren’s take on the election and the path forward U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke in a virtual event with Fels students on Nov. 6. Elizabeth Warren’s take on the election and the path forward The Massachusetts senator’s discussion with Fels Distinguished Fellow Elizabeth Vale was part of the Fels Public Policy in Practice series.