Penn Fels Institute of Government

The Transit Strike and the Law of Unintended Consequences

By Mateo Rando, Fels MGA Student Much has been written about the recent strike by the Philadelphia transit system's largest union, and I probably can’t add much to the passionate debates regarding fair wage, pension and health care issues. The...

Fels Alum Samantha Tubman Featured in Washington Post

Read this profile piece to learn about how Samatha Tubman (MGA '06) turned a stint on Governor Rendell's reelection campaign into a position at the White House as assistant social secretary.

Sam's Parlor: What’s a Do-Gooder to Do After College?

By Zach Blattner, MGA Student In an increasingly competitive job market, recent college grads have turned to prestigious service opportunities – organizations such as Teach for America (TFA) and the Peace Corps – to both assist other communities as...