For decades, left-wing environmentalists have warned against the dangers of climate change, the “existential threat” that must be dealt with immediately in order to avoid a cataclysm of epic proportions. In 1989, a senior U.N official argued that “entire nations could be wiped off the face of the Earth by rising sea levels if the […]
On February 3, members of Divest Princeton gathered under Blair Arch to advocate the University’s complete dissociation from fossil fuels. Divest Princeton describes itself as a group of students, faculty, staff and alumni who demand that Princeton University “divest” its endowment from nonrenewable energy. The group also opposes the University’s acceptance of funding from nonrenewable […]
Amid former president Donald Trump’s announcement of his 2024 presidential bid and growing speculation surrounding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ 2024 bid, it is likely that the GOP will see a showdown between the two in 2024. In order to get a pulse on Princeton students’ perspectives on the Trump v. DeSantis debate, the Tory conducted […]
The GOP envisions itself as staunch supporters of America in all of its beauty. In 2020, former president Trump ordered that public architecture imitate classical styles in order to “inspire the human spirit” and “ennoble the United States.” This is a definite step in the right direction, and should be applauded by anyone who appreciates […]
Princeton University’s announcement on September 29th to dissociate from the fossil fuel industry was inescapable. After major institutions like Harvard and Brown succumbed to public pressure, it was only a matter of time before Princeton would follow suit, eliminating fossil fuel holdings from its endowment and banning funding from hydrocarbon producing corporations. While the decision […]
The upcoming election between J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan for the vacant Ohio U.S. Senate seat is critical for both parties, as Senate control will likely be decided by a few contested races. Things are heating up as the candidates trade insults during debates and chuck footballs while calling the opposition’s policies “bullsh*t” during non-stop […]
When I first stepped onto Princeton’s campus, I was surprised by what appeared to be a significant lack of wokeness. Throughout my childhood, I had been told by my conservative friends, family, and the media that the modern university is the bastion of progressive indoctrination. And while our University’s progressive bias is certainly evident, the […]
In October and November of 2018, all you heard about was the midterm elections. Every social media feed was flooded with reminders to vote. Late night talk shows exhorted viewers to get to the polls. Even Borat came back to haunt our Republic on the eve of voting. Midterm elections are again upon us, four […]
Image courtesy of ABC News The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Although Princeton has tried in recent years to distance itself from Woodrow Wilson, his approach to education and his philosophy of global responsibility remain cornerstones in the intellectual foundations of this university. Wilson’s foreign policy is […]
Image courtesy of the South China Morning Post The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. In 1944, during WWII, Allied nations met at the Bretton Woods Resort in snowy New Hampshire to discuss how to revamp the global financial system once Nazi Germany was inevitably defeated. The International […]
Image courtesy of Wikipedia The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. In October 2021, 198 Princeton professors signed a letter denouncing the Department of Justice’s China Initiative. Created during the Trump administration, the initiative was directed towards “identifying and prosecuting those engaged in trade secret theft, hacking, and […]
Image courtesy of Flickr.com The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Critical race theory (CRT)-influenced curriculum and supporting parental concerns about education have become winning issues for the post-Trump GOP—look no further than the Virginia governor’s race. But what should Republicans do about CRT once in office? GOP-dominated […]
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