Word on the Street
Election Reflection: Martin Smith
Okay, now that I've had a chance to sleep for four hours, with a throbbing ankle and a racing mind, here are my finals thoughts on Shitstorm 2016.
Election Reflection: Leigh Ann Eisenhauer C'18
It is highly unlike me to make political statements, but I can’t stay quiet. I am devastated.
Election Reflection: Isabel Kim C'18
On Tuesday, I had been sitting on Locust Walk selling shirts that said THE PUSSY GRABS BACK! I had hoped that the pussy would no longer need to grab back.
Election Reflection: Zoe Stoller C'18
This past weekend, I went to Amsterdam to meet up with one of my closest friends who was on vacation from the Israeli Defense Forces.
Election Reflection: Talia Beck C'17
1) I've seen a lot of people worried that Trump will overturn the SCOTUS ruling on gay marriage (among others). Trump doesn't actually have the power to do that alone; in order to overturn a SCOTUS ruling, there has to either be another SCOTUS ruling or a constitutional amendment.
Election Reflection: Anny Hu
Many people have asked me why I have been so involved in this election even though I could not vote.
Election Reflection: Emma Liebowitz C'17
November 9th. You know, writing has never been my catharsis. In fact, I’m not really sure what is.
Election Reflection: Andreas Pavlou C'19
While I would not like to speak for everyone, I think it is safe to generally say that it can be hard to love yourself in America if you identify as any sort of minority or marginalized person. While it’s always going to be hard to identify as an “other” there are some things that can make it better.
Progress in a Vulnerable State
There is no time where our passion and political efficacy has been more crucial to the future of the United States––not even during the election.
Election Reflection: Gabrielle Jackson C'18
In 2008, when I was in 7th grade, I watched on television in my parent's bedroom as Barack Obama was announced President-elect of the United States.
Election Reflection: Ariana Martino C'18
An open letter to everyone who brought us here, This means you, Trump supporters, third party voters, protest voters, self-righteous abstainers and the like!
Election Reflection: Annabelle Williams W'20
To all those Penn students despairing today.
Election Reflection: Kat McKay C'17
I want to add a comment about an element of this election that has struck me particularly deeply.
Election Reflection: Nora Lueth N'16, GN'18
On Tuesday, I stood in line for over two hours to vote and I was ecstatic to do so.
Election Reflection: Rebecca Alifimoff
The Bitch Club
Election Reflection: Stephanie Tang
America, you and I have had a rocky relationship. I have idealized you for my entire life. I was always told, ever since I was little, that you were the land of hope, the land of freedom and justice and endless possibility.
Election Reflection: Chris Mountanos C'20
A country built on equality and freedom has elected a President that goes against everything we believe in.
Election Reflection: Orly Greenberg C'18
I have a theory about being a third child: either you’re quiet or you make yourself heard.
Election Reflection: Angela Huang C'19
At 3 AM this morning, I held one of my best friends in my arms while he sobbed, cradling his face in his hands.
