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The Cornell Progressive controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.