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Penn and the Gestapo: The Case of Thomas “I don’t create the laws, I just enforce them” Homan
When Thomas Homan is on his deathbed, we all ought to remember him by his infamous quote, “If you’re in this country illegally and you committed a crime by entering this country, you should be uncomfortable. You should look over your shoulder, and you need to be worried,” and then we should dance on his grave.
Cultures of Capitalism and Mental Health at Penn
Whether we aspire to be elite workers in the industry of our choosing or CEOs, most students spend these four years accumulating accomplishments in hopes of increasing their hireability after graduation. This drive fosters the anxiety-inducing, dehumanizing question: what am I worth?
David Skeel and Penn’s role in U.S Colonialism in Puerto Rico
David Skeel is a Penn Law professor who serves on Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board, also known as the Fiscal Control Board (FCB). The FCB, referred to as ‘la junta’ by Puerto Ricans, was appointed in 2016 by Barack Obama to restructure Puerto Rico’s $70 billion debt stemming from it’s 2006 financial crisis. The FCB
A Brief History of Penn-trification
This article will explain the history of this so-called “Penn-trification,” and how the university’s relentless accumulation of property and wealth has damaged the surrounding Philadelphia community.
Penn Disorientation Guide 