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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

GOP must end its war on women

GOP must end its war on women

Annie Cohen, Contributing writer September 23, 2015
Given how many of Planned Parenthood's activities have nothing to do with abortion, the GOP must end its war on women.
Proposed policy undermines free speech at UC

Proposed policy undermines free speech at UC

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer September 21, 2015
University of California backtracking on proposed policy to limit intolerant speech after igniting a firestorm of criticism
Women belong on the $20 bill

Women belong on the $20 bill

Annie Cohen, Deputy Opinion Editor March 26, 2015
Andrew Jackson should be removed from the $20 bill and replaced with a woman. People should participate in the online voting process to determine which American woman should replace him.

Presidential policies deserve more discussion

WSN Editorial Board February 17, 2015

In an effort to promote signing up for health care under the Affordable Care Act, BuzzFeed released a lighthearted video called “Things Everybody Does But Doesn’t Talk About,...

Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Columnist September 16, 2014
It appears Obama is repeating his predecessor's mistakes in Iraq.

Republican gamesmanship hurts struggling minimum wage workers

May 1, 2014
A bill to raise the minimum wage was blocked in Congress.
Omars Oration: Ginsburg should retire with Obama in office

Omar’s Oration: Ginsburg should retire with Obama in office

April 8, 2014
Ginsburg should leave while Obama still has the chance to nominate another justice.

Success of Obamacare contingent on youth

April 2, 2014
Young Americans — who remain largely uninsured — still approve of Obamacare.
Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

April 2, 2014
Compromise can only occur if representatives articulate consistent beliefs that benefit citizens.
Harrys Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

Harry’s Take: Should the U.S. have a first lady?

March 30, 2014
The first lady's office is stuck in the past.

Wall Street’s excess frustrates income inequality efforts

March 13, 2014
Because Congress seems reluctant to cooperate with minimum wage reform, Wall Street shareholders must step up.

Social media critical to policy implementation

March 12, 2014
Obama should continue to use the Internet as an outlet to promote policy.