Cornell Political Union

This organization is a registered student organization of Cornell University. We are passionate about politics and finding common ground with bipartisan debate.

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

[RECRUITMENT REMINDER] Sign-up for try-outs by this TUESDAY (https://t.co/tJ6juNODOl)! Also, Info Session #2 will be in BKL135!

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

[DEBATE ALERT] Want to get a taste of what a CPU debate is like? Then come to the 2nd Biannual Freshers Debate! RSVP form here: https://t.co/6umWcJWxGm

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

Interested in politics, philosophy, or debate? Consider trying out for the Cornell Political Union this Fall. Sign up for try-outs here: https://t.co/tJ6juNODOl

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

In a vote of 17-14-1 the Cornell Political Union ruled in favor of the resolution: “RESOLVED: Transferring more power to the states is a solution to Washington’s wars and improves governance.” Thank you to @Brian_Riedl for speaking to us yesterday evening!

[Jessica Riedl 🧀 🇺🇦 @JessicaBRiedl]

Thanks to the Cornell Political Union (@cornellpolunion) for hosting me tonight for an in-person speech and debate on whether devolving more power to the states can curtail Washington's partisan wars. Lots of thoughtful perspectives!

[PRICE Initiative @PRICEinitiative]

📢 2 DAYS until “Cancel Rent!: Housing Justice in a Post-Covid United Sates.” We have an amazing panel, including @YolandeCadore, @AkiraDrake, and @marcelaforny. Register below! @cornellpolunion https://t.co/JXNkXp1iuL

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

We’re excited to be partnering with the
@PRICEinitiative on April 7th to host a panel discussion on post-COVID housing justice! Registration can be found at the link in our bio.

[PRICE Initiative @PRICEinitiative]

Coming Soon: PRICE is collaborating with @cornellpolunion to host “Cancel Rent!: Housing Justice in a Post-Covid United States” on April 7, 2021 with panelists @YolandeCadore, @AkiraDrake, and @marcelaforny. Register here: https://t.co/vUeo8svNxj

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

With 15 votes In Favor and 14 votes Against, the Cornell Political Union has voted IN FAVOR of the resolution "Resolved: This House Believes Charter and Private Schools Aid Where Public Schools Fail." Thank you to @DeAngelisCorey for speaking to us tonight!

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

We’re excited to be hosting Thomas Mann from the @BrookingsInst at 6:30 tonight to talk about the effects of the Trump presidency on American democracy!

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

With 20 votes in favor, 3 against, and 5 abstentions the Cornell Political Union has voted IN FAVOR of the resolution “Resolved: Occupational Licensing Benefits Elites and Hurts Workers." Thank you to @senatorshoshana for speaking to us tonight!

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

We’re excited to be hosting @senatorshoshana tonight to discuss occupational licensing!

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

Tonight the Cornell Political Union has voted AGAINST the resolution “Resolved: The United States Should Adopt a No First Use Nuclear Policy." Thank you to @nktpnd for speaking to us!

[Michael Rubin @mrubin1971]

At @Cornell University? I'll be talking about the future of the U.S.-#SaudiArabia strategic alliance. March 26, 6:30p. McGraw Hall (Room 165). @AEIfdp @AEIforStudents

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

The Union is thrilled to have @mrubin1971 discuss whether the United States should preserve its strategic alliance with #SaudiArabia this Tuesday!

[Michael Kugelman @MichaelKugelman]

Great discussion w/@cornellpolunion students on #Afghanistan. It may be a forgotten war, but these folks are very well informed about it.

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

Thank you @MichaelKugelman for speaking at our debate on whether the United States should pull out of #Afghanistan!

[Michael Kugelman @MichaelKugelman]

I look forward to this discussion tonight. Will be great to be back on the @Cornell campus. https://t.co/CuPdvzJuqp

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

We are excited to have @MichaelKugelman discuss whether the United States should pull out of Afghanistan this coming Tuesday!

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

Thank you to Yaqiu Wang for a wonderful talk! First debate of the semester = ☑️

[Cornell Political Union @cornellpolunion]

Thank you to Yaqiu Wang and everyone who participated in our first debate of the semester tonight. On the question of “Should U.S. tech companies engage in China?” the majority of CPU members voted that no, U.S. tech companies should not engage in China.

Votes: 26 yes, 52 no.