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 Fund Excluded Workers Coalition set up a strike at Judson Memorial Church. Workers deemed ineligible for NY unemployment benefits enter the fourth week of a hunger strike. (Staff Photo by Arnav Binaykia)

Workers enter fourth week of hunger strike, protesting lack of unemployment benefits

Undocumented and recently incarcerated workers barred from accessing New York state unemployment benefits have been on an indefinite hunger strike since March 16.
Arnav Binaykia, Deputy News Editor Apr 6, 2021

Workers excluded from government financial assistance during the pandemic completed their 21st day of an indefinite hunger strike on April 5. The group of strikers, which includes...

Food Stamps Arent Enough for SNAP Beneficiaries

Food Stamps Aren’t Enough for SNAP Beneficiaries

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer Mar 3, 2016
This upcoming deadline for SNAP benefits is just another indignity forced upon people who need public assistance.
US fails to address child welfare issues

US fails to address child welfare issues

Apr 15, 2013
The U.S. is failing to address the needs of impoverished children because of our false political ideology against social services.

Comments (0)

Comments that are deemed spam or hate speech by the moderators will be deleted.
All Sort: Newest