potus – Temple Update

G20 Summit Sheds Light on Climate Change Efforts on Campus

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 20:16:44 +0000

This week, President Joe Biden took to the G20 and COP26 Summits to discuss climate change on a global scale. While he is speaking to the world’s leaders, the fight against climate change rages on here in Philadelphia. Temple University has been at the forefront when it comes to combatting climate change in the city. With the creation of the Office of Sustainability…

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Omarosa Visits Klein College, Discusses Time in Trump White House

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 13:11:42 +0000

“When I saw Steve Bannon to my left and Steve Miller to my right, I knew we were in crazy town.” Omarosa Manigault Newman is known for stirring up controversy – and during her recent visit to Klein College, she didn’t hold back. The former White House aide spent two hours with students discussing her time in the Trump administration and what she took away from her time there.

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New Congressional Map Being Challenged by PA GOP

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 17:18:38 +0000

All eyes have been on Pennsylvania this week after the state supreme court released their own version of the new congressional district maps. Back in 2011, a Republican majority drew the former map, which was considered one of the most gerrymandered in the entire country. Last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the map “clearly, plainly, and palpably” violated the state constitution.

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Washington Reacts to Trump’s First SOTU Address

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 15:14:54 +0000

President Trump stuck to the script for the most part on Tuesday night as he delivered his first State of the Union address. The President spoke of his recent tax plan success, the economy, his new plan for immigration, national security, and the need for bipartisanship when it comes to infrastructure. “Tonight, I call upon all of us to set aside our differences, to seek out common ground…

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Protestors Greet Trump at State of the Union

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 13:31:12 +0000

President Trump’s first State of the Union address was met protests before he even arrived at the Capitol. Protestors took over a corner of 3rd and Constitution Avenue ahead of the speech, hoping to catch a glimpse of the motorcade. Four women, who showed up with cut out letters spelling the word ‘liar,’ told the officers keeping protestors on the sidewalk “if he drives by, don’t block our…

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State of the Union Address Live Stream

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 02:00:52 +0000

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State of the Union Preview from Washington

Mon, 29 Jan 2018 19:00:10 +0000

All eyes are on President Donald Trump ahead of his first State of the Union Address. His last address to Congress was back in February 2017, shortly after his inauguration, but this will be his first State of the Union. It’s expected he will talk about the immigration legislation he announced last week, which would provide the nearly 2 million DACA recipients a path to citizenship…

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Students Rally for Resistance Against President Trump

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:54:17 +0000

Indivisible Temple hosted its first ever rally, Rally for Resistance, yesterday at the Bell Tower. The new group, co-sponsored by Temple’s Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Bridge TU, and Defend Our Future, hosted speakers including members of FMLA, Bridge TU, Defend Our Future, and Temple Student Government. View More » ]]>

5,000 Protestors Gather to Oppose President Trump’s Travel Ban

Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:24:51 +0000

Thousands of protestors gathered at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday afternoon to voice their opposition to President Trump’s executive action that bars immigrants and refugees from entering the country. The protest began at 2 pm as about 5,000 gathered in terminal A with signs and bullhorns. The mass of people then began marching across the airport chanting things like, “No fear…

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Temple Addresses Concerns of International Students Amidst New Immigration Policy

Sun, 29 Jan 2017 19:36:13 +0000

Temple University is addressing international students’ concern as their ability to travel in and out of the country remains uncertain. The Trump Administration recently signed an executive order suspending the immigration of nationals from Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen. After the news broke yesterday that multiple immigrants from the Middle East were being sent back by officials…

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