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    No, Quakers for Life Didn’t Deface Pro-Choice Messages: A Response to a DP Opinion Columnist

    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”

    February 28, 2018March 1, 2018 by Alison Thompson

    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”

    February 27, 2018 by Caleb Kennedy

    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”

    February 23, 2018April 18, 2018 by Sydney Gwynn

    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”

    February 23, 2018April 18, 2018 by Connor Hart

    Penn Is Hostile To Free Expression

    It’s your fault. But don’t worry: here’s how to make amends.
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    January 31, 2018April 27, 2018 by Dominic Gregorio

    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”

    January 31, 2018February 1, 2018 by Reza Javaheri

    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.”

    January 27, 2018February 1, 2018 by Alison Thompson

    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”

    January 22, 2018January 29, 2018 by johnnyq

    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””

    January 19, 2018January 29, 2018 by Sydney Gwynn

    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””

    January 16, 2018January 29, 2018 by Maria Biery

    The End of Net Neutrality Does Not Spell Armageddon

    Surprise.

    December 15, 2017February 1, 2018 by Dennis Oussenko

    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”

    November 1, 2017November 1, 2017 by Michael Moroz

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