How Republicans are ‘weaponizing’ public office against climate action Penn In the News The New York Times How Republicans are ‘weaponizing’ public office against climate action A study co-authored by Daniel Garrett of the Wharton School shows that Republican lawmakers are using the public finance market to make political statements, with potentially large costs. Clergy sue over Florida abortion law, say it violates religious freedom Penn In the News The Washington Post Clergy sue over Florida abortion law, say it violates religious freedom Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences plans to challenge abortion bans nationwide on the basis of right to religious freedom. Moore v. Harper: Voting rights, election law, and the future of American democracy Campaign signs from Maryland’s primary election, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Moore v. Harper: Voting rights, election law, and the future of American democracy Experts from law, political science, and history share their thoughts on the potential dangers posed by a case the U.S. Supreme Court will hear next term. TV news top driver of political echo chambers in U.S. TV news top driver of political echo chambers in U.S. Duncan Watts and colleagues found that 17% of Americans consume television news from partisan left- or right-leaning sources compared to just 4% online. For TV news viewers, this audience segregation tends to last month over month. Willful blindness is no defense when you summon a mob to wreak havoc Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star Willful blindness is no defense when you summon a mob to wreak havoc Dick Polman of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that nearly six in 10 Americans now believe that Donald Trump should be criminally charged. The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing. Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K. PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Penn In the News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Andrew Arenge of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted on the social media advertising spending differences in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Image: AP Photo/Martha Irvine What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Marci Hamilton, a Penn Professor of Practice and founder and CEO of the nonprofit think tank CHILD USA, offers thoughts as this news unfolds. Load More
Clergy sue over Florida abortion law, say it violates religious freedom Penn In the News The Washington Post Clergy sue over Florida abortion law, say it violates religious freedom Marci Hamilton of the School of Arts & Sciences plans to challenge abortion bans nationwide on the basis of right to religious freedom. Moore v. Harper: Voting rights, election law, and the future of American democracy Campaign signs from Maryland’s primary election, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Moore v. Harper: Voting rights, election law, and the future of American democracy Experts from law, political science, and history share their thoughts on the potential dangers posed by a case the U.S. Supreme Court will hear next term. TV news top driver of political echo chambers in U.S. TV news top driver of political echo chambers in U.S. Duncan Watts and colleagues found that 17% of Americans consume television news from partisan left- or right-leaning sources compared to just 4% online. For TV news viewers, this audience segregation tends to last month over month. Willful blindness is no defense when you summon a mob to wreak havoc Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star Willful blindness is no defense when you summon a mob to wreak havoc Dick Polman of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that nearly six in 10 Americans now believe that Donald Trump should be criminally charged. The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing. Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K. PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Penn In the News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Andrew Arenge of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted on the social media advertising spending differences in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Image: AP Photo/Martha Irvine What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Marci Hamilton, a Penn Professor of Practice and founder and CEO of the nonprofit think tank CHILD USA, offers thoughts as this news unfolds. Load More
Moore v. Harper: Voting rights, election law, and the future of American democracy Campaign signs from Maryland’s primary election, Tuesday, July 19, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Moore v. Harper: Voting rights, election law, and the future of American democracy Experts from law, political science, and history share their thoughts on the potential dangers posed by a case the U.S. Supreme Court will hear next term.
TV news top driver of political echo chambers in U.S. TV news top driver of political echo chambers in U.S. Duncan Watts and colleagues found that 17% of Americans consume television news from partisan left- or right-leaning sources compared to just 4% online. For TV news viewers, this audience segregation tends to last month over month.
Willful blindness is no defense when you summon a mob to wreak havoc Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star Willful blindness is no defense when you summon a mob to wreak havoc Dick Polman of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that nearly six in 10 Americans now believe that Donald Trump should be criminally charged. The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing. Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K. PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Penn In the News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Andrew Arenge of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted on the social media advertising spending differences in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Image: AP Photo/Martha Irvine What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Marci Hamilton, a Penn Professor of Practice and founder and CEO of the nonprofit think tank CHILD USA, offers thoughts as this news unfolds. Load More
The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing.
Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K.
PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Penn In the News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PA Senate race between Fetterman and Oz may break advertising spending records Andrew Arenge of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted on the social media advertising spending differences in the Pennsylvania Senate race. Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold. What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Image: AP Photo/Martha Irvine What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Marci Hamilton, a Penn Professor of Practice and founder and CEO of the nonprofit think tank CHILD USA, offers thoughts as this news unfolds.
Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold.
What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Image: AP Photo/Martha Irvine What the decision to overturn Roe v. Wade means Marci Hamilton, a Penn Professor of Practice and founder and CEO of the nonprofit think tank CHILD USA, offers thoughts as this news unfolds.