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Progressives failed a lesson in free speech

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Progressives failed a lesson in free speech

Anais Mobarak
| OPINION | 04/19/2024

“The recent controversy surrounding Charter Club has demonstrated that progressive voices on campus have failed to recognize the value of free speech beyond its usefulness as a political instrument. Thus, as a community, we must work to foster an ideologically-free understanding of free speech.”

“The recent controversy surrounding Charter Club has demonstrated that progressive voices on campus have failed to recognize the value of free speech beyond its usefulness as a political instrument. Thus, as a community, we must work to foster an ideologically-free understanding of free speech.”

Reactions: What data should the University publicly release?

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Reactions: What data should the University publicly release?

Siyeon Lee, Davis Hobley, Anais Mobarak, Thomas Buckley, Lizbeth Reyes, and Frances Brogan
| OPINION | 03/08/2024

“The University releases data about many different aspects of the University from student demographics to progress towards its sustainability goals. We asked our columnists what other data the University should release.”

“The University releases data about many different aspects of the University from student demographics to progress towards its sustainability goals. We asked our columnists what other data the University should release.”

What recent defenses of legacy admissions get wrong

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What recent defenses of legacy admissions get wrong

Anais Mobarak
| OPINION | 02/19/2024

"Legacy students will be able to contribute to Princeton’s community regardless of whether a preferential admissions system is in place because many will be accepted without a boost."

"Legacy students will be able to contribute to Princeton’s community regardless of whether a preferential admissions system is in place because many will be accepted without a boost."

Judging the career choices of others isn’t in the service of humanity either

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Judging the career choices of others isn’t in the service of humanity either

Anais Mobarak
| OPINION | 12/17/2023

"Being in the service of humanity does not only mean that we must make wise career choices, but it also informs the way in which we as a community consider and treat the individuals who make different career choices."

"Being in the service of humanity does not only mean that we must make wise career choices, but it also informs the way in which we as a community consider and treat the individuals who make different career choices."

Affirmative action’s shortcomings

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Affirmative action’s shortcomings

Anais Mobarak
| OPINION | 09/15/2023

“Different experiences may lead to different perspectives; even similar experiences may lead to different perspectives. The lives and perspectives of underrepresented minorities vary greatly, and it’s essential not to make assumptions about them.”

"Different experiences may lead to different perspectives; even similar experiences may lead to different perspectives. The lives and perspectives of underrepresented minorities vary greatly, and it's essential not to make assumptions about them."

Arabic is not an extension of Islam

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Arabic is not an extension of Islam

Anais Mobarak
| OPINION | 04/19/2023

“It is undeniable that the vast majority of the Arab world — 93% — is Muslim. This, however, does not mean that Islam should dominate religious and cultural lessons in Arabic classes. Minorities matter, and they should not be forgotten, especially because many religious minorities are persecuted in the Arab world.”

“It is undeniable that the vast majority of the Arab world — 93% — is Muslim. This, however, does not mean that Islam should dominate religious and cultural lessons in Arabic classes. Minorities matter, and they should not be forgotten, especially because many religious minorities are persecuted in the Arab world.”

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