3/14
Political Science
Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science
Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science
Doctoral candidate Kimberly Cárdenas considers the growing numbers of LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx Americans—and how they participate in the political process.
How dark money fuels climate denialism
How dark money fuels climate denialism
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court.
From crisis communications to dissecting a decade of TV news
From crisis communications to dissecting a decade of TV news
Sam Wolken, a joint doctoral student in communication and political science, studies public opinion, local news, and politics.
Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China
Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China
The Center for the Study of Contemporary China, in co-sponsorship with Perry World House, held a forum to discuss the protests and what they mean for China and its citizens going forward.
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law continues the fight
Hong Kong activist Nathan Law continues the fight
The exiled activist and Perry World House Visiting Fellow discusses his current work and his thoughts on the state of democracy around the world.
At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage
At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage
More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference.
Journalist and activist Maria Ressa on ‘facts, truth, trust’
Journalist and activist Maria Ressa on ‘facts, truth, trust’
In the annual Annenberg Lecture, the Nobel Peace Prize winner discussed being the target of online attacks and what it will take to ensure that truth prevails.
Five election takeaways
Five election takeaways
Stephanie Perry, executive director of the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies and manager for exit polls at NBC News, shares her team’s top five exit-poll analyses to help explain what happened.
Brazil’s presidential election
Brazil’s presidential election
Three experts share their thoughts on Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva’s defeat of right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, and what it means for Latin America’s largest democracy.
Election Day 2022
Election Day 2022
In what is sure to be an historic election, Penn Today looks back at the stories it published in the months and days leading to the midterms.
In the News
Los Angeles Times
Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?
John Dilulio Jr. of the School of Arts & Sciences says that eliminating the entire federal civilian workforce would leave in place about 95% of all federal spending and the $34 trillion national debt.
FULL STORY →
The Irish Times (Dublin)
North and South, attitudes to reunification are shifting
Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses recent trends in public opinion in Ireland and Northern Ireland regarding reunification, the demographic shifts influencing the movement, and the prospects for planning and compromise in the face of potential unity.
FULL STORY →
The New York Times
This man won birthright citizenship for all
Rogers M. Smith of the School of Arts & Sciences says that it’s ambiguous whether birthright citizenship applies to the children of unauthorized aliens.
FULL STORY →
GOP gains in voter registration raise red flags for Democrats
Marc Meredith of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Nevada and New Jersey are two states that saw significant shifts towards the Republicans in November.
FULL STORY →
National Catholic Reporter
Panel discusses the Catholic case for a second New Deal
John Dilulio of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about the value of private-public partnerships, the interconnectedness between good jobs and good family outcomes, and the role of Catholics as a key constituency of the New Deal.
FULL STORY →
The New York Times
Europe has a leadership vacuum. How will it handle Trump?
Amy Gutmann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Germany is front and center in the economic problems currently afflicting Europe.
FULL STORY →