Founded in 1865 by abolitionists, The Nation has long served as an independent and progressive voice in political and cultural discourse. Recent events highlight the discreet efforts to build networks among conservative college students.
On the afternoon of March 27, an email was sent to the members of the Penn College Republicans mailing list. The message was unexpected, announcing a forthcoming event with Theo Wold, a senior counselor at Palantir. The talk, ‘2006 and the Challenge to Save the West,’ was scheduled to take place on the campus within a few hours. The email addressed the recipients warmly, beginning with ‘Dear Patriots.’