Cornell Political Union

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Cornell Political Union

FOUNDING
The founders of Cornell Political Union wanted to join a campus political organization, but noticed that the existing clubs were largely partisan.

Registered Student Organization at Cornell University | Premier Non-Partisan Debate and Political Discourse Society
We host debates on public issues with distinguished guests and publish democratic resolutions. Wanting to break from this model and encourage a more inclusive debate of today's political issues, the founders created Cornell Political Union, and wrote bipartisanship into its constitut

ion. Today, Cornell Political Union holds regular meetings for the rigorous discussion and debate of political topics, publishes democratic resolutions on specific issues, and invites distinguished guests to speak to our membership. At our core is a commitment to democracy and compromise; members are expected to remain respectful of all ideologies. DISCUSSION FORMAT
Each meeting of Cornell Political Union follows our unique format to encourage an productive, bipartisan debate of a political topic. First, a guest speaker delivers an approximately 20-25 minute speech, arguing for a specific point or policy. Following the speech, the speaker entertains questions from the audience. Second, the Union hosts an approximately 45 minute debate, moderated by the president to ensure that all perspectives are given equal weight. The secretary takes notes on a blackboard to outline the arguments on both sides. Finally, after debate has been exhausted, the Union votes to approve or disapprove the guest speaker's argument. The resulting democratic resolution is published on our resolutions page with a summary of the discussion. HOW TO JOIN
Membership is open to all Cornell undergraduate students. All Cornell Political Union events are open to the public; simply join our facebook group, join the email list below, and show up to our next meeting to participate in our debates. Check the events page for dates and times. If you have any questions, please contact our President at [email protected].

02/01/2023

[DEBATE ALERT] Want to get a taste of what a CPU debate is like? Then come to the 3rd Biannual Freshers Debate!

01/30/2023

[RECRUITMENT UPDATE] Our Info Session will be in Goldwin Smith Hall G64!

01/27/2023

[CAUCUS SPOTLIGHT] Elizabeth Rene (chair of Great Society) talks about the Great Society caucus and her experience in CPU.
(Music by QubeSounds from Pixabay)

01/23/2023

SIGN-UPS are OPEN! Are you interested in debate? Do you love talking about philosophy or politics? TRY-OUT for the Cornell Political Union this Spring. Sign up for try-outs here: https://forms.gle/QaruYwPnNq2KARxr7

10/25/2022

The Cornell Political Union will be hosting a debate TOMORROW October 25, featuring Cornell Law School professor William Jacobson.

10/19/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended last night's event. And a special thank you to Dr. Robert Spalding for coming to talk to us about technology policy and the changing nature of international conflict.

10/18/2022

The Cornell Political Union will be hosting a debate TOMORROW October 18, featuring retired U.S. Air Force brigadier general Robert Spalding.

10/15/2022

Thank you to everyone who attended Thursday's event. And a special thank you to Steve Israel for coming to talk to us about the media and politics.

10/13/2022

The Cornell Political Union will be hosting a debate TONIGHT October 13, featuring the Hon. Steve Israel, director of the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs at Cornell University.

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Ithaca, NY

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http://www.cornellpoliticalunion.org/

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