Kenyan Parliament's recent voted in favor of withdrawing the country from the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction following the onset of Deputy-President William Ruto's trial, who faces three counts of crimes against humanity, threatens the function of international law.
Two years after its inception, Occupy Wall Street has not lost its relevance - in fact, more than ever, the movement has expanded through specialized initiatives to face ever-growing economic inequality in the United States.
It is clear that NYU President John Sexton and NYU Board of Trustees chair Martin Lipton have failed in their duties as university leaders and should resign immediately.
Too often the debate over student debt neglects the reality of why it exists: incentives for top faculty and investments in strong academic programs are what attract some of the world's brightest minds to NYU.
WSN Editorial Board supports NYU grad Bill de Blasio for mayor because of his plans to improve economic inequality, make housing affordable, and revamp the struggling city school system.
In light of the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the world is reminded of the value of a properly functioning democracy, and more significantly, the inherent devastation that comes from not having one.
