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Washington Square News

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez changed her vote on the development of the Iron Dome missile defense system in Israel from “no” to “present.” Ocasio-Cortez is not the only progressive politician who abandoned their campaign ideologies. (Image via Wikimedia Commons)

Opinion: Don’t take progressive politicians at their word

Progressive politicians such as AOC and Jamaal Bowman have repeatedly abandoned their stated ideologies. It’s time we question if they truly champion the change we are looking for.
Srishti Bungle, Deputy Opinion Editor Oct 5, 2021

In the last few years, the United States has seen a marked rise of progressive politicians like U.S. Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar and — most famously — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez....

Dont trust Biden to handle immigration better than Trump

Don’t trust Biden to handle immigration better than Trump

During his campaign, Joe Biden promised immigration reform. If we look at the policies of his predecessor, Obama, we understand that this promise will likely remain unfulfilled.
Srishti Bungle, Contributing Writer Apr 1, 2021

During his campaign, President Joe Biden promised to build a “fair and humane” immigration system. A little over a month after taking office, the Biden administration reopened...

Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs

Don’t Forget About Iraqi Women When War Occurs

Recent tensions sparked between the United States and Iran will threaten the mental and physical state of Iraqi women and girls.
Gabby Lozano, Deputy Opinion Editor Jan 29, 2020

Since the 1980s, the United States has continued to meddle in Iraq and Iran. The constant invasions, coup d’etats and forced instillations of Western principles of government...

Former HUD Secretary Julián Castro discusses issues in current US administration and the state of American opportunity with NPR Latino USA Anchor Maria Hinojosa in a Brennan Center public conversation on Tuesday. (Photo by Tony Wu)

Potential 2020 Presidential Candidate Speaks at NYU Law

Robert Coventry, and Victor Porcelli Oct 18, 2018
A potential 2020 Presidential contender spoke at NYU Tuesday.
Modern Music Gets Personal

Modern Music Gets Personal

Connor Gatesman, Music Editor Apr 5, 2018
Music has long been a way to not only express oneself, but to overcome life's struggles, whether they be political, personal, or both.
Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer Sep 28, 2017
Yet, no matter how much people struggle to take Kim Jong-un and U.S. president Donald Trump seriously, the threat this time around cannot be ignored, and the slightest strategical mistake will lead to a serious catastrophe.
DeVos’ Speech Needs Clarification

DeVos’ Speech Needs Clarification

WSN Editorial Board Sep 11, 2017
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced a troubling shift in policy, that will make the rights of the accused and the accusers supposedly more balanced. However, her speech gave no specific details or guidance, raising many concerns.
Lets Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Let’s Work Towards Stamping Out Xenophobia

Devyani Shekhawat, Contributing Writer Jan 27, 2017
Despite being a country founded by immigrants, xenophobia continues to influence legislation and immigrants' daily lives.
FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

WSN Editorial Board Sep 22, 2016
Starting the financial aid process earlier and accepting older tax returns offer planning benefits to high schoolers as they begin the application process, yet these small FAFSA reforms do little to ease the greatest burden of pursuing a college degree.
Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Letter to the Editor: Pros of Going Meat-Free

Daniella Azoulay Apr 19, 2016
The new government health guidelines failed to address one of the most prevalent source of greenhouse gas and health issues: meat.
Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

Four years on, US drone program morally indefensible

WSN Editorial Board Sep 28, 2015
Four years after Anwar al-Awlaki's death, the US drone program must change.
Comedy most incisive when angry

Comedy most incisive when angry

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief Apr 29, 2015
Obama's recent speeches are contradictory in their handling of serious issues.

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