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Bill Hewitt

The CPUC must not gut its Judicial Committee

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The CPUC must not gut its Judicial Committee

Bill Hewitt
| OPINION | 2 hours ago

Ending the Judicial Committee’s jurisdiction over initial complaints would embolden abuses of power, allowing the administration to evade accountability for University rule violations without the pressure of student and faculty authority.

Ending the Judicial Committee’s jurisdiction over initial complaints would embolden abuses of power, allowing the administration to evade accountability for University rule violations without the pressure of student and faculty authority.

Setting the record straight: Ruha Benjamin should defend her accusation

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Setting the record straight: Ruha Benjamin should defend her accusation

Bill Hewitt
| OPINION | November 7

Given Professor Benjamin’s status as a highly honored member of the Princeton faculty, the University should publicize its current investigation and Ruha Benjamin should substantiate and defend her claims.

Given Professor Benjamin’s status as a highly honored member of the Princeton faculty, the University should publicize its current investigation and Ruha Benjamin should substantiate and defend her claims.

CPUC reforms are necessary for the community to be truly heard

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CPUC reforms are necessary for the community to be truly heard

Bill Hewitt
| OPINION | September 20

“By implementing these reforms, the CPUC will strengthen its role as a deliberative body, better reflect the needs and voices of its constituents, and uphold the University’s principles of open and participative governance through the CPUC.”

“By implementing these reforms, the CPUC will strengthen its role as a deliberative body, better reflect the needs and voices of its constituents, and uphold the University’s principles of open and participative governance through the CPUC.”

Calls for VP Calhoun's resignation mislead on free expression

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Calls for VP Calhoun's resignation mislead on free expression

Bill Hewitt
| OPINION | May 16

“In joining a letter so firmly based on a questionable factual narrative, some 10 percent of Princeton faculty have rushed to condemn Vice President Calhoun for a “lie” and to demand her ouster.”

“In joining a letter so firmly based on a questionable factual narrative, some 10 percent of Princeton faculty have rushed to condemn Vice President Calhoun for a “lie” and to demand her ouster.”

The CPUC must act on my petition

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The CPUC must act on my petition

Bill Hewitt
| OPINION | 02/19/2024

“Even more troubling than delay bordering on “justice delayed is justice denied” is the specter that the Judicial Committee Chair is failing fundamental obligations mandated by the CPUC Charter.”

“Even more troubling than delay bordering on “justice delayed is justice denied” is the specter that the Judicial Committee Chair is failing fundamental obligations mandated by the CPUC Charter.”

Witherspoon’s legacy should be honored — and merits open debate

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Witherspoon’s legacy should be honored — and merits open debate

Bill Hewitt
| OPINION | 01/11/2023

“The resolution of the present dispute has import far beyond the location of one bronze statue and the reputation of one individual — it will determine whether Princeton affirms learning, the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual independence, and freedom of speech.”

“The resolution of the present dispute has import far beyond the location of one bronze statue and the reputation of one individual — it will determine whether Princeton affirms learning, the pursuit of knowledge, intellectual independence, and freedom of speech.”

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