Opinion
Students with special needs must be prioritized
The current plan for in-person instruction issued by the New York City Department of Education leaves out students with special education needs: a vulnerable population of students whose academic performance is threatened by school closings.
America’s press should not be the arbiter of Bolivian democracy
News outlets have created a narrative around the latest political developments in Bolivia. However, there’s good reason to be skeptical of media interpretations.
Disabled subway riders deserve better
Only about a quarter of New York City subway stations are accessible to disabled residents. Despite this, the MTA spends taxpayer dollars fighting accessibility lawsuits instead of paying for more accessible stations.
New York City has an obligation to vaccinate prisoners
Incarcerated New Yorkers face a higher risk of exposure and death from COVID-19. They should be prioritized in the city’s vaccine distribution plan.
Cuomo is unfit for Governor
Gov. Cuomo disregarded the health of his constituents to maintain his reputation. It’s time to impeach him.
America needs high-speed rail
The rest of the developed world is eating America’s lunch in high-speed rail. Our country needs to act by making it a central part of President Biden’s infrastructure proposal.
It’s time to address anti-Black appropriation in Asian activism
The activism resulting from the recent rise in hate crimes against East and Southeast Asians must remain consciously against the appropriation of Black activists’ labor.
NYU climate action must prioritize Indigenous knowledge
In order to combat this climate crisis, we must rework spaces of environmental action to prioritize Indigenous knowledge.
Make ride-share drivers employees
Last week, a Lyft driver was viciously attacked by two passengers while carrying out a ride in Queens. The persistent cases of violence against ride-hailing drivers highlights a larger issue of contractor-based business models.
Hate crimes against Asian Americans deserve better media coverage
The coverage of the Atlanta killings alludes to a broader issue in reporting on hate crimes against Asian Americans.
The Atlanta shooting requires intersectional analysis
We need to recognize the intersections of race, gender and labor to honor the victims of the Atlanta shooting.
You know who had a bad day? Asian women
The killing of six Asian women in Atlanta is a hate crime informed by centuries of exoticization and dehumanization.
