New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The Brock Turner Law Won’t Catch Privileged Rapists

The Brock Turner Law Won’t Catch Privileged Rapists

Emily Fong, Opinion Editor September 7, 2016
The fallout from mandatory minimum laws hardly fits the profile of Brock Turner’s life: white, educated and wealthy.
Political diversity stems from state laws

Political diversity stems from state laws

November 7, 2013
States passing legislation ranging from far right to far left are reflective of an inherently deep, national political divide that Congress wouldn't be able to resolve on the federal level even if it were able to sign off on policy measures.
State privacy policies should prompt Congress for federal regulation

State privacy policies should prompt Congress for federal regulation

November 4, 2013
The efforts of states across the country to pass regulatory privacy laws is an important step forward in putting pressure on the federal government to pass meaningful privacy protection measures.
U.S. should fight climate change on local level

U.S. should fight climate change on local level

October 30, 2013
Given the gridlock in Washington, the most effective way for the US to enact productive environmental legislation to combat climate change is by embracing local initiatives and state-level programs.