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Soviet Union’s centenary
One person holds a framed image of Vladimir Lenin and another holds one of Josef Stalin as others wave red flags behind them in Moscow's Revolution Square.

Communist party supporters hold portraits of Josef Stalin and Vladimir Lenin as they gather during the national celebration of the “Defender of the Fatherland Day” near the Kremlin in Moscow's Revolution Square on Feb. 23, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Soviet Union’s centenary

Experts from across Penn share their thoughts on the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Soviet Union.

Kristen de Groot

‘The Changing Terrain of Religious Freedom’
Protesters carrying Iranian flags walk through the National Mall in Washington, D.C., which is dotted with black and white photos of Iranians allegedly killed by their government.

Protesters walk through a vigil honoring Iranians allegedly killed by their government during a rally in support of the ongoing protests in Iran at the National Mall on Dec. 17, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Nathan Howard)

‘The Changing Terrain of Religious Freedom’

This timely volume of essays edited by professors Heather J. Sharkey and Jeffrey Green explores theoretical, historical, and legal perspectives on religious freedom, while examining its meaning as an experience, value, and right.

Kristen de Groot

Who, What, Why: Kimberly Cárdenas on intersectional politics in political science
A woman in a trench coat smiles at the camera

Kimberly Cárdenas, a doctoral candidate in political science, studies the political engagement of LGBTQ+ Black and Latinx populations.

  • Who, What, Why

    • 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.

    Kristina García

    How dark money fuels climate denialism
    Senator Sheldon Whitehouse speaks at a podium in the Annenberg Public Policy Center

    The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. 

    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.

    Marilyn Perkins

    From crisis communications to dissecting a decade of TV news
    Sam Wolken.

    Sam Wolken is a joint doctoral student in Communication and Political Science. (Image: Annenberg School for Communication)

    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.

    From Annenberg School for Communication

    Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China
    Seven China scholars sit on a stage in front of an audience at Perry World house

    The panelists discussed the recent protests in China over the “zero COVID” restrictions.

    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.

    Kristen de Groot