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

Washington Square News

Thomas Drake, who was indicted under the Espionage Act for disclosing classified documents in 2010, speaks at a panel discussion about whistleblowing at Gallatin on Thursday. (Photo by Sam Klein)

NSA and CIA Whistleblowers Speak at Gallatin

Britney Omene, Contributing Writer Oct 18, 2018
Whistleblowers, historians and advocates visit NYU Gallatin to discuss the ethics of whistleblowing and national security.
A Good American explores the story of the complex terrorist monitoring system established following the events of 9/11.

“A Good American” Fails to Skewer the NSA

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer Feb 1, 2017
Though a fascinatingly in-depth look at one of the most contentious issues since, well, Edward Snowden, "A Good American" is still disappointingly biased.
Journalist and artist Laura Poitras creates an interactive exhibition space where the viewer is immersed into snapshots of post 9-11 America.

Surveillance Exhibit Has Interactive Twist

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor Feb 16, 2016
Laura Poitras, director of Oscar winning film "Citizenfour," explores similar themes of surveillance in her new exhibition "Astro Noise".
Bring home Snowden in time for 2016 election

Bring home Snowden in time for 2016 election

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor Sep 30, 2015
Obama should pardon Snowden, who joined Twitter next week.
US cyberwar tactics misguided

US cyberwar tactics misguided

Tommy Collison, Deputy Opinion Editor Mar 5, 2015
The US needs to take a more responsible role when it comes to cyber-attacks and computer-driven espionage.
Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist Nov 24, 2014
Citizens need to decide whether privacy infringement is a cost worth paying in exchange for diminished civil liberties.
Samuel Rascoff, Dorit Beinisch, Rajesh De, and Jane Harman, left to right, speak at Intelligence Oversight: A Global View that was held at NYU’s Lester Pollack Colloquium Room in Furman Hall.

Panelists explain US information secrecy

Alanna Bayarin, Staff Writer Nov 4, 2014
A discussion of expanding government surveillance was hosted by NYU law.
courtesy of Allison Everett

Campaign fosters discussion about NSA

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor Apr 29, 2014
The Student Net Alliance, an organization started by Steinhardt senior Alec Foster, has drafted a letter from NYU Students and Faculty in protest of the National Security Agency’s surveillance policy.
Felipe De La Hoz/WSN

Politics Society to host policy competition

Mar 26, 2014
The competition focuses on domestic policies, international relations and economic reform.
Intelligence capabilities must heed individual liberties

Intelligence capabilities must heed individual liberties

Mar 12, 2014
The balance between collective security and personal freedom must be maintained.
Internet users must protect own data

Internet users must protect own data

Mar 11, 2014
Tech companies and consumers should work to enhance their own data security.
NSA program echoes same oversight questions

NSA program echoes same oversight questions

Dec 4, 2013
NSA surveillance on individuals' porn habits online is needless infringement on the right to personal privacy because it does not improve national security.

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