Opinion
Help Local Bookstores During COVID-19
Independent bookstores were struggling even before the pandemic hit and are now being forced to question if they will ever open their doors again. Here’s how you can help.
Congress Needs to Provide Stimulus Checks for Mixed-Status Families
Congress needs to expand aid packages to include American citizens that make up mixed-status families.
Democrats, You Don’t Have to Hand It to George W. Bush
On Saturday, May 2, former President George W. Bush was met with praise for his message calling for national unity amid the coronavirus pandemic. In reality, this praise is part of a larger obsession to sanitize Bush’s disastrous presidency.
The Need for a Democratic Board of Trustees at NYU
With many NYU students struggling in this present crisis, the administration’s letter makes it clear that we need student representation at all levels of NYU.
Teachers Deserve Better Pay in Crisis
The chaos of transitioning to online learning calls for state and federal governments to reevaluate — and subsequently raise — teachers’ salaries.
The Consequences of NYU’s Guise of Transparency
The university administration’s recent letter on NYU’s financial situation shows an inability to communicate and the consistent neglect of student needs.
Staff Rants: Books
From John Green to “Little House on the Prairie” — here’s our staff’s takes on books.
Google Must Offer Financial Support to Media Outlets
In light of COVID-19, Google must compensate publishers for online content that shows up in search results.
DACA Recipients Deserve Aid
Congress must reverse Betsy DeVos’s decision to ban DACA recipients from receiving financial aid during the pandemic.
How Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shapes the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has repeatedly bolstered the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant agenda. Last Thursday, the majority opinion’s language in Barton v. Barr reveals possible biases against immigrants.
Amazon, Protect Your Workers and Meet Their Demands
In order to protect their workers from COVID-19, Amazon must better enforce social distancing protocols while providing paid leave for at-risk workers.
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Must Do More For Its Students
Extending time-to-degree deadlines and funding packages are necessary accommodations for graduate students who have recognized and adapted to the crisis we are in.
