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What the Puerto Rican Government Owes Its Women
Puerto Rican women are being attacked. Despite protests, the government has only just begun to tackle the problem — but it may not be enough.
Disney’s Domination of the Public Domain
Disney’s message of imagination and creativity contrasts sharply with the company’s actions limiting creative freedoms for the public.
Latino Journalism Deserves Better
Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
Not All Activism Is Created Equal
Activists like Greta Thunberg and the Parkland kids are doing great work. But why are they the face of movements that started long before them?
Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability
The reception of Greta Thunberg’s UN speech highlights the urgent need for new solutions to climate change and the need to hold those who’ve neglected the crisis accountable.
NYU’s Violent Relationship With Stonewall
On the anniversary of the LGBTQ rights movement’s occupation of Weinstein Residence Hall, it’s important to note how far NYU has come since 1970 — and how far it still has to go.
Navigating the First-Year Cultural Shift
Students come from all over the world to study at NYU, and some might feel overwhelmed by the transition to university life.
SNL’s (Mis)Representation of Asian Americans
SNL’s recent hiring — and firing — of the blatantly racist Shane Gillis shows that comedy still has a long way to go.
Lauren Duca, Natalie Beach and Performative Activism
NYU has been in the spotlight recently, following profiles on multiple problematic individuals associated with the university — reflective of NYU’s culture at large.
Rupi Kaur Is Killing Poetry
The popularity of Instagram confessional poetry is rising, but is it wiping out more legitimate forms of poetry?
The Dangers of Love in the Age of Dating Apps
Dating apps are deeply addictive, exploitative and dehumanizing — and there’s no way to escape them.
A Colony in Disguise: Puerto Rico’s Anthem
Puerto Rico’s colonial status is shown through its national anthem, which not only reinforces its subjugation but continues to alienate Puerto Ricans from their own history.
