Elections
Kristin Hook Ph.D. ’16 Hopes to Bring Scientific Background to U.S. House of Representatives
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Hook, a Cornell alum and Democratic candidate for a House seat in Texas, runs a challenging campaign in a Republican-leaning district.
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Hook, a Cornell alum and Democratic candidate for a House seat in Texas, runs a challenging campaign in a Republican-leaning district.
There is an undeniable truth in the notion that acceptance increasingly hinges upon ideological alignment — a phenomenon I must, albeit reluctantly, admit to not being immune to. Indeed, I hold steadfast to my preferences: a proud liberal, champion for Uris over Olin, not at all a Swiftie and a firm believer in George Harrison reigning as the best Beatle. Nonetheless, I hesitate to brand myself as judgmental. Opinionated? Undeniably.
Cornell Professors weigh in on the Feb. 16 Alabama Supreme Court ruling and discuss resulting complications of medical ethics and reproductive care.
Abortion is healthcare in its most basic sense, but misinformation and pervasive stigma around it are continuously weaponized to build barriers to abortion and hurt psychological well-being.
Ithaca officially became an abortion sanctuary city on July 6, making the city a safehaven for those seeking abortions from more restrictive states.
“How to teach students about the rule of law, precedent and the allegedly non-political nature of law is seriously threatened [by Dobbs v. Jackson],” Prof. Cynthia Bowman, law, said. “As well as the lives of all my female students!”
On Friday, the University published a statement calling the Supreme Court’s elimination of constitutional protections for abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson “disappointing.” Student groups have been reacting throughout the day to both the Court’s decision and University’s statement.
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion striking down the decision in Roe v. Wade, Ithacans took to the Bernie Milton Pavilion to rally for reproductive rights.
Planned Parenthood Generation Action Cornell is raising money for Texas abortion funds titled “Sex Toys for Texas.” by raffling off a $200 basket of sex toys.
At a Zoom event hosted by the Cornell College Republicans, Love discussed her background and career as a two-term Congresswoman, but largely focused on what she sees as the importance of pro-life policies.