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It’s Time for Communal Accountability | OPINION

/December 29, 2020

It is unhelpful to completely tear down “the system,” Adams argues. (Photo Credit: Pixbay)   The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   In 2020, it is bold for me to contend that the majority of White Americans are not racist and that the majority of Black Americans are not […]

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Characterizing Race by Votes | OPINION

/December 22, 2020

Rep. Michelle Steel, pictured, is representative of a broader rightward shift among American ethnic minorities (Photo Credit: Wikimedia)   The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   News of a Biden victory has overwhelmed the airwaves, saturating television chyrons, and appeared across my social media feed. Defeat looks all but […]

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History and Potential of the Protest Vote | ESSAY

/November 5, 2020

Ross Perot 1992 run for president spoiled George HW Bush’s reelection. Photo Credit: AP The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. The spirit of protest is natural to the American ethos. When unleashed, it has reaped catastrophic harm and emboldened the government to further intervene in our lives. When employed […]

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Vote for Trump | OPINION

/November 2, 2020

Photo Credit: Flickr // The White House   The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   For decades, party lines have divided our nation, and, unfortunately, things don’t seem to be getting any better. As a woman who holds conservative values, I have faced a multitude of attacks from strangers. […]

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Pressuring Voters Hurts Democracy | OPINION

/November 1, 2020

The University has initiated a widespread effort to reach 100% voter participation. Efforts like these could be misguided. Photo Credit: Princeton University   The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   In late September, I received a package I had ordered from Glossier, a popular cosmetic and skincare magazine with […]

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The College Vote: Trends and Covid Disruptions | OPINION

/November 1, 2020

Photo Credit: Creative Commons Attribution The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Covid-19 has shook the foundations of many social institutions. As the 2020 election careens towards us, political scientists are attempting to understand how Covid-19 will affect voter turnout. The college student vote is of particular concern. The student […]

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Black Voters for Trump | OPINION

/October 30, 2020

Photo Credit: Getty Images   The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   Being a Trump supporter in the political climate of Princeton University is like holding your breath at the bottom of a swimming pool. Every Princetonian is expected to vote Democrat for the sake of “saving American democracy” […]

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Cancel Culture’s Anti-Semitism Problem | OPINION

/October 19, 2020

Nick Cannon has been a purveyor of cancel culture and of Anti-Semitism (Photo Credit: AP) The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Our world has been turned upside down. The supposed staunch defenders of civil rights and equality have engaged in the senseless and primitive practices of name-calling and public […]

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Difficult Conversations: Tactics for Engagement | OPINION

/October 14, 2020

The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   Princeton prides itself on providing students exposure to a multitude of diverse views. The admissions site itself quotes Dean of Admissions Karen Richardson as saying, “When students from different backgrounds lend their voices and talents to the academic and social fabric of […]

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It’s Time to Reassess Vote by Mail

/October 12, 2020

In Person Voting Will Be Limited This Election Cycle (Photo Credit: Wikimedia)   The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone.   The new challenges of the coronavirus pandemic have prompted a broad, national conversation regarding the utility and functionality of our elections. While this hallmark of civic engagement is ordinarily […]

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Private Corporations Are Not Public Institutions: On Free Speech and Social Media | OPINION

/October 9, 2020

Facebook CEA Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Congress. (Photo Credit: Getty Images) The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. The conversation surrounding free speech in the United States has increasingly revolved around internet as a forum welcoming of all speech and expression. As internet access and popularity has grown, much of […]

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