In light of the upcoming elections, a Penn student explains why he’s chosen to vote red this cycle.
Category: Opinion
Brett Seaton | The game of our lifetime
The Debt to GDP ratio is broken; here’s what it takes to secure our economic future.
Sarah Mester | Reflecting on the Anniversary of October 7
Providing an honest contemplation of commemoration and grief during war.
Wesley Liu | Institutional neutrality benefits Penn, and so does disagreement
It is a public good for educational institutions like Penn to train the next generation of leaders to have thoughtful, respectful conversations. Penn’s ability to do so however, is up for debate.
Chloe Hunt | Why can’t Republicans accept climate change?
The GOP falls painfully short on environmental issues, at the expense of their electoral prospects and their constituents.
Abraham Franchetti | A story of Jewish resilience
One year after Oct 7, the Jewish people have done what they always have, survived and built a better future.
Sarah Mester | I welcome the quieting of Penn’s ‘institutional voice’
Although I do not think quieting Penn’s institutional voice will dampen all political controversy on campus—far from it—I believe the change will prevent unproductive conflict and, more significantly, marks a positive step in Penn’s reaffirmation of what it means to be a university.
Lexi Boccuzzi | Let’s embrace a true New England summer.
In Connecticut, being patriotic can often be nothing more than an aesthetic. But for me, it taught me how to love my country and work every day to make it a better place.
Chloe Hunt | Make America Patriotic Again.
Once a bipartisan staple, the hanging of an American flag on your home, has now become indicative of your political affiliation. In the name of unity and democracy, it’s time to revive our patriotism.
Nicolas Scola | A leader for the age: History’s guide to the 2024 election
An analysis of political leadership through the decades can teach us a lot about what we need out of our next president.