Last Thursday, The Daily Pennsylvanian published an opinion article by columnist Dylan Reim titled “Disagreeing on politics is one thing. Demonizing your opponent is another.” That’s a…… Read more “No, Quakers for Life Didn’t Deface Pro-Choice Messages: A Response to a DP Opinion Columnist”
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The Club of Experience
In the wake of the recent mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, major news outlets have fawned over the student-led movement pressing legislators for gun control. The success…… Read more “The Club of Experience”
Penn Students’ Pointless Gun Violence Demonstration
In response to the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, a handful of Penn students planned an on-campus demonstration against gun violence. Participants lined up along Locust Walk…… Read more “Penn Students’ Pointless Gun Violence Demonstration”
High Crimes and Vacuum Cleaners: Tom Steyer’s Open-Ended View of Impeachment
A Party to Impeach event was held on Penn’s campus on February 17. Tom Steyer, renowned financier of lost causes, made an appearance as the primary event…… Read more “High Crimes and Vacuum Cleaners: Tom Steyer’s Open-Ended View of Impeachment”
Penn Is Hostile To Free Expression
It’s your fault. But don’t worry: here’s how to make amends.
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Anti-Oppression Training: A Counterproductive Waste Of Time For Students
Okay, let’s lay out the background in brief: we have a program at Penn called “Write On!”. As part of “Write On!”, Penn students volunteer their time…… Read more “Anti-Oppression Training: A Counterproductive Waste Of Time For Students”
I, a Woman, Am Avoiding the Women’s March.
The Women’s March does benefit women, and as a woman, if I were thinking only of myself, I would march. However, I am not selfishly fighting for…… Read more “I, a Woman, Am Avoiding the Women’s March.”
Gov. Walker’s Mandatory Drug Testing Would Be Best for Wisconsin
Pending federal approval, a recent proposal by Governor Scott Walker would require mandatory drug testing for all applicants to Wisconsin’s food stamp program. The proposed reform has…… Read more “Gov. Walker’s Mandatory Drug Testing Would Be Best for Wisconsin”
The Dangers of “Your Truth”
The word “truth” may be the latest and most consequential word to be the unfortunate victim of a definition change. While truth was originally based in objective…… Read more “The Dangers of “Your Truth””
Trump Went Against Constitution With Attempted Censorship of “Fire and Fury”
The United States, from its founding, has given individuals the right to both freedom of speech and freedom of the press in order to provide a check…… Read more “Trump Went Against Constitution With Attempted Censorship of “Fire and Fury””
Beth Grossman is Philadelphia’s Best Choice for District Attorney
Young Philadelphians deserve to inherit a city that is safe and united. Most young people want reasonable policies on crime that are lenient when appropriate. We don’t…… Read more “Beth Grossman is Philadelphia’s Best Choice for District Attorney”