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A hallmark year in voting history
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A vintage suffrage banner from the early 20th century. (Image: Birmingham Museums Trust)

A hallmark year in voting history

This year marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment as well as the bicentennial of Susan B. Anthony’s birth. Penn experts reflect on Anthony’s legacy and voting rights today.

Kristina García

Americans’ civics knowledge increases but still has a long way to go
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Americans’ civics knowledge increases but still has a long way to go

The past few years have seen contention between Congress and the president over budgets and immigration, disputes over the limits of executive power, contested confirmation hearings for two Supreme Court justices, and lawsuits involving members of Congress and the president.

Penn Today Staff

The future of conservatism
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A virtual event sponsored by the Red & Blue Exchange looked at where the GOP goes from here.

The future of conservatism

A top GOP pollster, a former White House aide and Penn grad, and a leading “Never Trumper” journalist share their thoughts on where the Republican Party goes from here.