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

Opinion

U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

October 24, 2013
The U.S. international surveillance reach has caused mistrust among major European allies.
Education reform starts with teaching standards

Education reform starts with teaching standards

October 23, 2013
A crucial part of true education reform has been missing from the conversation: the improvement of teaching professions.
Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

October 23, 2013
Recent international reports of extensive civilian deaths in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan serve as another tragic reminder of the civilian cost of targeted killings - and of the need for the US government to disclose the real number of causalities from drone attacks.
Hastert rule shows need for congressional reform

Hastert rule shows need for congressional reform

October 23, 2013
Given the recent government shutdown, the Hastert rule reveals why changes to procedural rules in Congress are desperately needed.
Christie must shift social issue position for 2016 bid

Christie must shift social issue position for 2016 bid

October 22, 2013
By accepting same-sex marriage, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is taking the necessary steps toward a 2016 presidential bid.
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U.S. should be more involved in Syria

October 22, 2013
With Syria, regardless of whether our priorities lie with American interests or humanitarian ideals, the only unacceptable position is inaction.
Mathematics provides extension of mind

Mathematics provides extension of mind

October 22, 2013
There are two common misconceptions about mathematics — math is a science and math is a language.
Tea Party faction hurts GOP constituency

Tea Party faction hurts GOP constituency

Christina Coleburn, Contributing Columnist October 21, 2013
Staunch conservatives within the Republican party must mobilize against the Tea Party to remedy the internal problems of the GOP.
New Yorks growing homelessness should be a major mayoral issue

New York’s growing homelessness should be a major mayoral issue

October 21, 2013
The next New York City mayor must take serious steps to make affordable housing more accessible and reduce the level of homelessness rampant throughout the city.
Obamacare website glitches do not reflect problems in the law

Obamacare website glitches do not reflect problems in the law

October 21, 2013
The technical problems of Obama’s health care website are not emblematic of the Affordable Care Act’s system of providing medical coverage.
Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

October 17, 2013
Based on the government shutdown, our political system seems to be indefinitely fragmented
Al-Liby trial shows international equality

Al-Liby trial shows international equality

October 17, 2013
The trial of terror suspect Al-Liby, who was tried in New York this week, is a prime example of the growing equality in international law.