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

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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

New York is the 16th state to legalize marijuana. The bill is a promising step in racial and social equity. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

Opinion: New York State’s marijuana legalization bill sets a promising precedent

As the 16th state to fully legalize adult use of marijuana, New York has instituted both corrective and preventative efforts to ensure racial and social equity in the legal cannabis market.
Lucy Yama, Contributing Writer Apr 23, 2021

This year’s annual celebration of 4/20 in New York City took on renewed meaning in light of the state’s most recent marijuana-related legislation. On March 31, Governor Cuomo...

There are many ways to smoke weed, including rolling a joint. Marijuana is now legal in New York. (Photo by Alina Patrick)

New York state bill legalizes recreational marijuana

Activists say that the bill, which will also expunge convictions for marijuana possession, aims to address some of the havoc wreaked by the war on drugs.
Rachel Fadem, Staff Writer Apr 2, 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law to legalize the use of recreational marijuana for individuals aged 21 and older on March 31. The bill also expunged the records of those...

Prostitution should be legalized for individual protection, rights

Prostitution should be legalized for individual protection, rights

Mar 12, 2013
By outlawing prostitution, society endangers escorts and does not protect individual rights.
Liberating drug usage would improve economy

Liberating drug usage would improve economy

Feb 13, 2013
Society would benefit from the legalization of drugs.
Liberal ideals to be tested over next four years

Liberal ideals to be tested over next four years

Nov 8, 2012
The more important factors of Election Day are the senatorial, congressional and proposition results.
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Election 2012 gives green light to same-sex marriage, marijuana usage

Nov 8, 2012
Maine, Maryland and Washington legalized same-sex marriage, and Colorado and Washington legalized marijuana for recreational purposes.