Posts by Stephen Phillips
It’s Dangerous to Go Alone! The Pitfalls of Flying Solo in Congress
The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Gridlock in recent years between Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill has led to increasing focus on the intricate process used to move major legislation through Congress. In 2009-10, Democratic leaders wielding significant majorities in both chambers encountered major hurdles in passing Obamacare…
Read MoreRedefining Religion? Therapeutic Theology and Where the Office of Religious Life Falls Short
The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. At Princeton, we are fortunate enough to have an abundance of structures designed to support students during hard times. Outside of the rigor of papers, problems sets, and precepts, the University offers services such as the Office of Career Services, the Carl A.…
Read MoreA Conversation on Personhood: Part I
The following is an opinion contribution and reflects the author’s views alone. Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part dialogue on personhood by RJ Snell and Matthew Penza. “RJ” and “Matthew” in the dialogue are fictionalized versions of the authors. Matthew may have written or modified significant portions of RJ’s speech, and vice…
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