The Cornell Progressive controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2005
Alleged improprieties involving Cornell Democrats and Student Assembly leadership
Turn Left reported alleged improprieties involving the leadership of The Cornell Democrats and the Cornell Student Assembly. The reporting contributed to controversy surrounding the organizations, and Tim Lim later withdrew from the presidency of the Democrats amid controversy.
2005
Controversy over the March 2005 Student Assembly elections
Turn Left covered allegations that the March 2005 Student Assembly elections were fraudulent. Cornell students subsequently launched a campaign challenging the elections, with the publication’s reporting and opinion identified as an important influence on the dispute.