Open Letters

Monday, Naftali Bennett will speak at Princeton. He doesn’t speak for us.

Monday, Naftali Bennett will speak at Princeton. He doesn’t speak for us.

Elena Eiss and Charlie Yale

On Monday, the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) is hosting ex-Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for a conversation on his political career. While it is the CJL’s right to host Bennett, we, as Jewish students, disavow and spurn the rhetoric that he has spread across college campuses in the United States, and call on others to join us. 

On Monday, the Center for Jewish Life (CJL) is hosting ex-Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for a conversation on his political career. While it is the CJL’s right to host Bennett, we, as Jewish students, disavow and spurn the rhetoric that he has spread across college campuses in the United States, and call on others to join us. 

OPINION | 11 hours ago

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Vote ‘Yes’ on referendum No. 5 to divest from weapons manufacturers

Vote ‘Yes’ on referendum No. 5 to divest from weapons manufacturers

Thomas Coulouras, M.E.H. Bahri, Amber Rahman, and Givarra Azhar Abdullah

“Morally, Princeton’s funds should not be complicit in the funding of arms manufacturers and genocide. Materially, divestment, when undertaken on a large scale, can financially impact companies.”

“Morally, Princeton’s funds should not be complicit in the funding of arms manufacturers and genocide. Materially, divestment, when undertaken on a large scale, can financially impact companies.”

OPINION | November 25

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As Progressive Jews, we call on Princetonians to boycott Thursday’s ‘Son of Hamas’ lecture

As Progressive Jews, we call on Princetonians to boycott Thursday’s ‘Son of Hamas’ lecture

Guest Contributors

“Princeton cannot claim to be in ‘the Service of Humanity’ when overtly Islamophobic speakers are being invited to a campus where Muslim students live and learn daily. By allowing speakers like Yousef on campus, Princeton is serving nothing but the perpetuation of hateful rhetoric.”

“Princeton cannot claim to be in ‘the Service of Humanity’ when overtly Islamophobic speakers are being invited to a campus where Muslim students live and learn daily. By allowing speakers like Yousef on campus, Princeton is serving nothing but the perpetuation of hateful rhetoric.”

OPINION | November 20

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Princeton, practice what you preach: SPIA graduate students on protest and dialogue

Princeton, practice what you preach: SPIA graduate students on protest and dialogue

Guest Contributors

"As policy students, we are appalled by the blatant hypocrisy of the University administration, which has relied on fear-mongering and false narratives to discredit student protestors. We are increasingly disillusioned with the dissonance of what we are taught in our classrooms and the University’s actions."

"As policy students, we are appalled by the blatant hypocrisy of the University administration, which has relied on fear-mongering and false narratives to discredit student protestors. We are increasingly disillusioned with the dissonance of what we are taught in our classrooms and the University’s actions."

OPINION | May 13

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Faculty call on the Board of Trustees to act in face of hunger strike

Faculty call on the Board of Trustees to act in face of hunger strike

Guest Contributors

“The Princeton University administration should understand that the law loses its moral force when it becomes so detached from ethics and basic human decency. The administration is sacrificing its moral sense and its purported affiliation to human decency in the name of upholding arbitrarily designed and implemented campus rules and regulations.”

“The Princeton University administration should understand that the law loses its moral force when it becomes so detached from ethics and basic human decency. The administration is sacrificing its moral sense and its purported affiliation to human decency in the name of upholding arbitrarily designed and implemented campus rules and regulations.”

OPINION | May 12

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Reject Israel Shabbat, join Solidarity Shabbat

Reject Israel Shabbat, join Solidarity Shabbat

Guest Contributors

"Tonight’s “Israel Shabbat,” as well as the day-to-day celebration of Israel in light of its international human rights violations and brutality over the last seven months, has alienated many Jewish students critical of the ethno-state’s actions."

"Tonight’s “Israel Shabbat,” as well as the day-to-day celebration of Israel in light of its international human rights violations and brutality over the last seven months, has alienated many Jewish students critical of the ethno-state’s actions."

OPINION | May 10

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Faculty letter to U. admin calling for VP Calhoun’s resignation

Faculty letter to U. admin calling for VP Calhoun’s resignation

Guest Contributors

“We demand the immediate resignation of VP Calhoun, in whose leadership we have lost all faith following her untruthful and, in our opinion, deliberately misleading representation of student protesters, that has proven to be the real threat to the Princeton University community.”

"We demand the immediate resignation of VP Calhoun, in whose leadership we have lost all faith following her untruthful and, in our opinion, deliberately misleading representation of student protesters, that has proven to be the real threat to the Princeton University community."

OPINION | May 3

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An open letter to President Eisgruber and VP Calhoun concerning minoritized student safety

An open letter to President Eisgruber and VP Calhoun concerning minoritized student safety

Patrick Jaojoco, Brandi Bushman, and Humza Gondal

"We — the undersigned leaders, community members, and allies of cultural affinity groups of Princeton University — condemn in the strongest possible terms the University’s utter disregard for the safety and wellbeing of its students of color."

"We — the undersigned leaders, community members, and allies of cultural affinity groups of Princeton University — condemn in the strongest possible terms the University’s utter disregard for the safety and wellbeing of its students of color."

OPINION | May 1

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Statement of solidarity with Columbia University students from Princeton faculty and staff

Statement of solidarity with Columbia University students from Princeton faculty and staff

Guest Contributors

In an open letter, Princeton University faculty and staff express solidarity with Columbia University and Barnard College student protestors by boycotting the universities until their demands are met.

In an open letter, Princeton University faculty and staff express solidarity with Columbia University and Barnard College student protestors by boycotting the universities until their demands are met.

OPINION | April 22

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An open letter from Faculty for Justice in Palestine

An open letter from Faculty for Justice in Palestine

Guest Contributors

“We raise our voices in defense of our students, as well as students around the United States, who are under threat of censure and reprisal for taking political stands that are moral, reasonable, and valid in a free society.”

“We raise our voices in defense of our students, as well as students around the United States, who are under threat of censure and reprisal for taking political stands that are moral, reasonable, and valid in a free society.”

OPINION | 11/29/2023

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Open letter to Princeton administrators on combatting antisemitism

Open letter to Princeton administrators on combatting antisemitism

Guest Contributors

“Without infringing on rights to free expression, the following concrete actions — done now, before the situation further deteriorates — will help ensure the University remains a place for Jewish students, faculty, and staff to thrive.”

“Without infringing on rights to free expression, the following concrete actions — done now, before the situation further deteriorates — will help ensure the University remains a place for Jewish students, faculty, and staff to thrive.”

OPINION | 11/24/2023

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Statement of support for Dean Amaney Jamal from SPIA students and alumni

Statement of support for Dean Amaney Jamal from SPIA students and alumni

Guest Contributors

As current and former students from SPIA, we will not entertain the baseless and Islamophobic accusations leveled against Dean Amaney Jamal which deliberately ignore her clear, expressed stance on this issue. Dean Jamal has our full support as a professor and administrator, and her humanity is not up for debate. 

As current and former students from SPIA, we will not entertain the baseless and Islamophobic accusations leveled against Dean Amaney Jamal which deliberately ignore her clear, expressed stance on this issue. Dean Jamal has our full support as a professor and administrator, and her humanity is not up for debate. 

OPINION | 10/24/2023

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An open letter from Princeton faculty and students in solidarity with Gaza

An open letter from Princeton faculty and students in solidarity with Gaza

Guest Contributors

"We call upon the University administration to uphold the values that Princeton stands for. We serve the nation and serve humanity by collectively working for peace and justice."

"We call upon the University administration to uphold the values that Princeton stands for. We serve the nation and serve humanity by collectively working for peace and justice."

OPINION | 10/22/2023

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Princeton must remain steadfast and transparent in its divestment commitments

Princeton must remain steadfast and transparent in its divestment commitments

Guest Contributors

"The Princeton community was encouraged by the promises made a year ago, but those words need to be followed up with bold action and true leadership."

"The Princeton community was encouraged by the promises made a year ago, but those words need to be followed up with bold action and true leadership."

OPINION | 09/28/2023

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An open letter in solidarity with Satyel Larson and in support of academic freedom

An open letter in solidarity with Satyel Larson and in support of academic freedom

Guest Contributors

“The CJL’s suggestion that Princeton students and faculty should not study controversial texts represents an attack on the very mandate of the University, which is to create an environment in which we wrestle with and question ideas, including — it should go without saying — some of the most pressing issues of our time.”

“The CJL’s suggestion that Princeton students and faculty should not study controversial texts represents an attack on the very mandate of the University, which is to create an environment in which we wrestle with and question ideas, including — it should go without saying — some of the most pressing issues of our time.”

OPINION | 08/18/2023

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Environmental GPA: An open letter on Princeton’s retirement plans and fossil fuels

Environmental GPA: An open letter on Princeton’s retirement plans and fossil fuels

Guest Contributors

“Educators across the country are challenging TIAA to live up to its claim to ‘champion green initiatives, address environmental justice and lead our industry in modeling sustainable behavior’ and its recognition that ‘climate risk is investment risk.’ Our faculty and staff should join those at Cornell, SUNY, Rutgers, and other universities to pass a resolution urging TIAA to fully divest their funds of fossil fuels.”

“Educators across the country are challenging TIAA to live up to its claim to ‘champion green initiatives, address environmental justice and lead our industry in modeling sustainable behavior’ and its recognition that ‘climate risk is investment risk.’ Our faculty and staff should join those at Cornell, SUNY, Rutgers, and other universities to pass a resolution urging TIAA to fully divest their funds of fossil fuels.”

OPINION | 05/11/2023

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Dear Princeton, you must do more on Title IX

Dear Princeton, you must do more on Title IX

Hannah Reynolds and Jessica Lambert

“Princeton has repeatedly failed survivors of sexual violence. As alumni of the Princeton Class of 2022, we call upon Princeton University to take action to protect survivors and to implement measures that ensure safe, accessible, and just processes to keep our campus safe.”

“Princeton has repeatedly failed survivors of sexual violence. As alumni of the Princeton Class of 2022, we call upon Princeton University to take action to protect survivors and to implement measures that ensure safe, accessible, and just processes to keep our campus safe.”

OPINION | 04/03/2023

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An open letter from alumni on mental health

An open letter from alumni on mental health

Guest Contributors and Jaclyn Lasaracina

“Too many of us believed, like I did, that seeking help was a sign of weakness or failure. Many of us wish we sought help sooner. And we wish we had defeated the stigma, so you wouldn’t have to face it.”

“Too many of us believed, like I did, that seeking help was a sign of weakness or failure. Many of us wish we sought help sooner. And we wish we had defeated the stigma, so you wouldn’t have to face it.”

OPINION | 03/05/2023

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Postdoc pay raise: What collective action can do for us all

Postdoc pay raise: What collective action can do for us all

Guest Contributors

In reference to the previous open letter written in April 2022, the PUPS wrote, “Princeton has yet to acknowledge our letter, nor did they consult us in making these decisions. We deserve much more transparency and respect. We deserve a seat at the table.”

In reference to the previous open letter written in April 2022, the PUPS wrote, “Princeton has yet to acknowledge our letter, nor did they consult us in making these decisions. We deserve much more transparency and respect. We deserve a seat at the table.”

OPINION | 01/30/2023

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Christian campus groups: We condemn the hate speech on Washington Road

Christian campus groups: We condemn the hate speech on Washington Road

Guest Contributors

“We, the leaders of various Christian fellowships, ministries, and groups at Princeton University, write this letter to condemn hatred and bigotry. We unequivocally condemn this rhetoric as antithetical to the Christian faith.”

“We, the leaders of various Christian fellowships, ministries, and groups at Princeton University, write this letter to condemn hatred and bigotry. We unequivocally condemn this rhetoric as antithetical to the Christian faith.”

OPINION | 12/13/2022

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