Robert P. George
Princeton Prof + former Chairman, U.S. Commission on Int. Religious Freedom + Bluegrass Banjo Picker + Co-author: What is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense
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“A false claim of a human right is a claim that fails the test of natural law” - conversation with Robert P. George, Professor of Law at Princeton University | Mandiner
Robert P. George
Here is the text of an interview I gave to the Hungarian scholar Dr. Sándor Lénárd on natural law, human rights, and constitutionalism.
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I Asked Thousands of Biologists When Life Begins. The Answer Wasn't Popular
Shortly after being awarded my Ph.D. by the University of Chicago’s department of Comparative Human Development this year, I found myself in a minor media whirlwind. I was interviewed by The Daily Wire, The College Fix, and Breitbart. I appeared on...
George and West GS ’80 discuss open-minded intellectual inquiry
“Tonight’s discussion addresses a topic — truth-seeking — that resides at the heart of this university, and indeed, at the center of any research university worthy of the name,” said University President Christopher Eisgruber ’83.
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Cornel West and Robert George discuss open-minded intellectual inquiry at Princeton: "The Spirit of Truth-Seeking."
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Girls Just Want to Be Born
The global pro-life movement will continue to speak out and defend the girl child. We must work to oppose all acts of gender based violence, protect women’s and girls’ lives, and seek consistent non-discriminatory life-affirming laws and policies.
A Harvard Law Professor Examines the Hoffa Case to Make Amends
John McGinnis reviews Jack Goldsmith, who presents his tangled family history with Jimmy Hoffa.
Hamer Democrats
Join Hamer Democrats and put faithfulness first in your politics. Named for Civil Rights hero Fannie Lou Hamer.
Robert P. George
I'm not a Democrat (been there, done that) but if I were, I'd be a Fannie Lou Hamer Democrat. I wish the Hamer Democrats well. May they prosper!
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Aborted babies’ remains found in Ulrich Klopfer’s Mercedes Benz
Additional aborted babies’ remains were found Wednesday at a property rented by the late abortionist Ulrich Klopfer. The Will County Sheriff’s Office didn’t release the exact number of bodies recovered but said they believe there are “less than 100.”
Call for Artists: The Spirit of Truth-Seeking | James Madison Program
Robert P. George
On Friday, October 11th, Brother Cornel West and I will be speaking together at Princeton on "The Spirit of Truth-Seeking." Here is a call for artists working in any medium who might like to capture the spirit of the occasion in their work
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Bonfire of the academies: Two professors on how leftist intolerance is killing higher education
At colleges and universities all over the country, students are protesting in increasingly virulent and sometimes violent ways. They demand safe spaces and trigger warnings, shouting down those with whom they disagree. It has become rote for...
"An Unforgiving Age"
Watch Rabbi Sacks' pre-Selichot address, recorded at Hampstead Synagogue on 21st September 2019. Film Courtesy of Promo TV/Whammy Productions.
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I'm never anything less than proud to be the friend of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, but never have I been prouder than upon hearing this magnificent Selichot sermon on forgiveness. Wisdom for people of all faiths. "An Unforgiving Age" youtu.be/0MaU0kfkK-k via @YouTube
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U.S. Slaps Higher Tariffs on French Wine, Italian Cheese, and Scotch Whiskey
Import duties of 25 percent will be added to over 100 European products later this month.
Robert P. George
What? What??? 25% tariffs on Italian cheese, French wine, and Scotch Whisky?
That's un-American!
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The University of Washington Should Not Censor Faculty Social Media
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Right of Reply: Our Response to Jerry Coyne
Jerry Coyne has offered a response in the pages of Quillette to David Gelernter’s provocative article, “Giving Up Darwin.” Gelernter rejected the standard model of neo-Darwinian evolution for a simple reason: he looked at three pieces of scientific...
Robert P. George
This debate is outside my own areas of scholarship and teaching, but it's interesting to read and think about the arguments. Kudos to both Prof. Coyne and his critics for presenting those arguments in ways that are accessible to non-specialist readers.
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Portland Bans Urinals Because Women Can't Use Them
The city of Portland has banned urinals in its newly-renovated administrative building to "remove arbitrary barriers in our community," according to KGW-TV.
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I'm assuming this is a spoof. It's a spoof, right? Maybe someone in Portland can confirm that it's a spoof. "Portland Bans Urinals in Municipal Building Restrooms." newsradiowrva.radio.com/blogs/jeff-kat… via @1140wrva
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UIowa officials personally liable for religious discrimination
WASHINGTON – A vice president and other officers at the University of Iowa must pay out of their own pockets for discriminating against a religious student group. In InterVarsity v. University of Iowa, a federal court ruled that the University and...
The Persistence of the Oldest Hatred
In “How to Fight Anti-Semitism,” Bari Weiss examines the various abuses Jews have suffered simply for being Jews, including a recent flaring on the left.
Robert P. George
Wow! And in the New York Times, no less: "The Persistence of the Oldest Hatred"
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Yale Alumni Stage an Intervention | RealClearEducation
I teach constitutional law at Georgetown. For many years, my primary extracurricular activity has been my work to support free speech and intellectual diversity at American universities. I serve on...
Retraction Note: Quantification of ocean heat uptake from changes in atmospheric O2 and CO2 composition
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