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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

At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage
The American continent is seen on a revolving globe

Image: AP Photo/Peter Dejong

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.

Marilyn Perkins , Michele W. Berger , Michele W. Berger

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law continues the fight
Activist Nathan Law poses in front of a painting in Perry World House

Hong Kong activist Nathan Law at Perry World House earlier this month.

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.

Kristen de Groot