Politics - The Temple News

Temple alumnus Malcolm Kenyatta wins state House primary election

17 May 2018 Will Bleier

Kenyatta is the first openly gay person of color to win a state House primary in Pennsylvania.

Candidates vie for 181st District seat

24 April 2018 Kiley Batenhorst

The candidates from throughout North Philadelphia hope to fill state Rep. Curtis Thomas’s seat for his upcoming retirement.

Temple College Democrats host state convention

17 April 2018 Will Bleier

Mayor Jim Kenney and others involved in state and local politics spoke to students at the event.

Former Vice President Joe Biden visits Main Campus

12 April 2018 Lindsay Bowen

Biden discussed his work in women’s advocacy and his relationship with former President Barack Obama to a crowd of nearly 1,200 students on Wednesday night.

Curtis Thomas announces retirement, endorses Malcolm Kenyatta

10 April 2018 Lindsay Bowen

The nearly 30-year state representative endorsed 2012 public communication alumnus Malcolm Kenyatta to fill his seat in the 181st District.

Mayor announces Philadelphia school board members

04 April 2018 Kelly Brennan

Joyce Wilkerson and Christopher McGinley, both Temple employees and former School Reform Commission members, are appointed to the school board.

Experts weigh in on Pennsylvania gerrymandering at panel

27 March 2018 Lindsay Bowen

More than 200 students attended a panel about gerrymandering in Pennsylvania hosted by the College of Liberal Arts on Monday.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick visits Temple

20 March 2018 Lindsay Bowen

The former governor is rumored to run for United States President in 2020.

Malcolm Kenyatta opposes Temple stadium

20 March 2018 Matt McCann

Malcolm Kenyatta, a 2012 public communication alumnus, outwardly opposes the stadium.

Temple students, faculty participate in national walkout against gun violence

14 March 2018 Lindsay Bowen

More than 3,000 high schools and universities across the country participated in the “Enough: National School Walkout.”