government

Bill Clinton

President Bill Clinton Discusses Fragility of American Democracy With Cornell Professors

By John Yoon and Sofia Rubinson | March 19, 2021

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

By Amaya Aranda | November 8, 2020

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

By Esat Braveboy | October 22, 2020

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

By John Yoon | October 9, 2020

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

By Tamara Kamis | July 6, 2020

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 Prof. Jamila Michener Unpacks Racial Inequality, Urges Action at Home Church Talk

By Madeline Rosenberg | June 4, 2020

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’

By John Yoon | May 3, 2020

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’

By Alec Giufurta | April 1, 2020

Cornell’s government department has advertised an online summer course which will discuss the philosophy behind countries’ reactions to the pandemic.

Constitution

A Wash for the Democrats? Cornell Profs. Discuss Impeachment

By Stacey Blansky | January 30, 2020

Two Cornell professors, Prof. Michael Dorf, law, and Prof. Sarah Kreps, government, took to the stage on Wednesday night to debate the legal and political concerns surrounding the third-ever impeachment.

kramnick

‘Best of His Generation’ Prof. Isaac Kramnick Dies At Age 81

By Sarah Skinner | December 24, 2019

“On Broadway, someone is a triple threat if they can act, sing and dance,” said David Folkenflik ’91, a former student and longtime friend. “Isaac was probably a quadruple threat.”