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Rogers Smith on birthright citizenship
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Rogers Smith, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science. (Image: Scott Spitzer)

Rogers Smith on birthright citizenship

Penn Today discussed the intricacies surrounding the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment with Rogers Smith, a constitutional law scholar and president of the American Political Science Association.
Hospitals help patients get out the vote while stuck in bed

Hospitals help patients get out the vote while stuck in bed

Penn Presbyterian and HUP, with support from the Perelman School of Medicine and the Law School, are working together on the “Penn Votes Project,” which helps patients get to the polls. “Every citizen of the United States has the right to vote and we think getting ill shouldn’t impair that process,” said Judd Flesch of the medical school.

GovLabPHL embeds academic research into city government
Mayor Kenney shakes hands with Daniel Hopkins on stage at Perry World House

At Penn’s Perry World House, Mayor James F. Kenney hands a citation to Dan Hopkins from the School of Arts and Sciences for his service to the city, as a token of appreciation for the work he’s done through the Philadelphia Behavior Science Initiative.

GovLabPHL embeds academic research into city government

As a part of the Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative, Penn faculty members connect with the City of Philadelphia to use innovative research data to inform more effective programs and policies.
How will the midterms affect health care, women’s health, and climate change?
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How will the midterms affect health care, women’s health, and climate change?

Next week’s midterm elections will affect health-related issues. Three Penn experts weigh in with their opinions on how the results may change health care in general, women’s health, and environmental policy.

Jacob Williamson-Rea

How much do voting restrictions affect elections?

How much do voting restrictions affect elections?

Daniel Hopkins of the School of Arts and Sciences joined a discussion on the impact of voter-ID laws. “There’s solid political science research on which legislators and states tend to pass the restrictive laws,” said Hopkins. “It’s typically Republicans, and it’s typically in competitive states with sizable black populations.”

Penn Biden Center engages students in The Democracy Project
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Antony Blinken, managing director of the Penn Biden Center, conducts a focus group.

Penn Biden Center engages students in The Democracy Project

Students took part in the first of four national events aimed at deepening the understanding of young Americans' attitudes about democracy.
Students, Bush talk political differences and bridging divide
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At College Hall, Bush, in conversation with Andrea Mitchell Center Director Jeffrey Green, discussed topics challenging the U.S. today, such as inequality, immigration, and foreign policy.

Students, Bush talk political differences and bridging divide

Jeb Bush, the 43rd governor of Florida, and Penn’s very own Presidential Professor of Practice, joined students on Wednesday evening in College Hall for a wide-ranging, candid discussion.

Lauren Hertzler