Opinion
GUEST ROOM | In Support of Global Hubs and Academic Freedom
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In our endorsement of academic freedom, we appreciate critical scholarly attention to particular instances and acts, systems and structures of oppression.
candidate forum
Common Council Candidates Discuss Infrastructure and Sustainability in Debate
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Three Democratic primary candidates for the Ithaca Common Council gathered in a virtual livestream Monday. Sustainability, infrastructure, law enforcement and affordable housing were discussed among a plethora of other topics.
Bill Clinton
President Bill Clinton Discusses Fragility of American Democracy With Cornell Professors
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Addressing the Cornell community Thursday, former President Bill Clinton voiced the problems he sees within United States democracy and how Cornell students can strengthen these institutions and norms for the future. In the inaugural event in the Milstein State of Democracy Address series, Clinton argued that while the United States has always been divided, Americans must find a way to work together again. Clinton said he believes that democratic norms have long been damaged, and former President Donald Trump only exacerbated them. Still, Clinton remains hopeful and optimistic about the future — because of students like those who tuned in to watch his Zoom webinar. “[Democrats] are younger on average than our competitors, we are more diverse, we have the university network,” Clinton said.
2020 Election
After Drawn-Out Election, Professors Reflect on Fraught, Historic Race
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Following the end of the election, professors reacted on the implications of this year’s race and the work that still must follow.
2020 Election
Marc Lacey ’87 and Government Profs Examine Polls, Votes and Election Trends
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Prof. Doug Kriner, government, moderated a panel that featured Marc Lacey ’87, national editor of The New York Times, and an array of government professors who shared their perspectives on the trends of the looming election.
Cornell in Washington
Cornell in Washington Continues Fall Program with No COVID-19 Infections
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The Cornell in Washington program is going strong with zero active COVID-19 cases, as students participate in hybrid classes and internships in D.C.
2020 Election
Primary Results: Van Houten Comes From Behind to Win D.A. Race, Kelles Clinches Assembly Seat
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Incumbent Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten (D) won the Democratic D.A. primary in a comeback victory over Edward Kopko, who led election night returns with 57.5 percent of the vote. Tompkins County Legislator Anna Kelles (D-2nd District) maintained her election night lead, cruising to victory in the primary race for New York State assembly.
government
Government Prof. Jamila Michener Unpacks Racial Inequality, Urges Action at Home Church Talk
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On Wednesday night, the public policy scholar spoke to the congregants of her home church about racial inequality and recent protests.
International Relations
Government’s Prof. Peter Katzenstein Wins ‘Nobel Prize of Political Science’
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Katzenstein won the award for his work in “furthering the understanding of how history, culture and norms shape economies, as well as national and global security policy.”
COVID-19
Govt. Department Advertises Summer Course: ‘HOPE in the Time of Corona’
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Cornell’s government department has advertised an online summer course which will discuss the philosophy behind countries’ reactions to the pandemic.