Opinion
Yes, Stay-at-Home Orders Are Legal and Necessary
Last week, we witnessed an eruption of protests against multiple government’s shelter-in-place orders, across multiple states, under the guise of protecting personal liberties, but these protestors have failed to truly grasp what civil liberties actually are.
NYU Must Transition to 24-Hour Exams During COVID-19
Exams need to strike a balance between normality and adaptability. The 24-hour exam period might be one way to do exactly that.
Prioritizing Transparency in Federal Relief Spending
With the CARES Act, NYU will receive around $25 million in grants. The university must be financially transparent with what they do with this money to make sure that it goes to areas that need funding the most.
Staff Rants and Raves: Movies
From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.
The Trump Administration Must Stop Politicizing COVID-19
From President Trump’s delayed use of the Defense Production Act to federal aid discrepancies between states, he routinely places his goal of reelection over the lives of everyday Americans.
Necessity of Ensuring Safety of Essential Workers
The federal government needs to distribute hazard pay to essential employees who are sacrificing their health during the pandemic.
Do Not Trust the Supreme Court to Protect Your Right to Vote
Last Monday, April 6, the Supreme Court refused to extend the absentee-ballot deadline in light of a global pandemic, reflecting Chief Justice Roberts’ long-held commitment to weaken voting rights.
New Yorkers Don’t Deserve Petty Politics
The recent feud between Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio shows disunified leadership only hurts coronavirus efforts.
The National Emergency Library Must Support Both Authors and Readers
While the creation of the National Emergency Library is good in principle, the service’s current model is detrimental to authors.
Survivors of Abuse Are Not Safe in Quarantine
As New York has issued stay-at-home orders, it has simultaneously endangered survivors of domestic violence, trapping them at home with no means of escape. The government needs to take urgent action to protect survivors, not subject them to more trauma.
Students Need Long-Term Reliable Internet Access
While it is promising that many are working to make sure students have access to reliable internet during the pandemic, there needs to be a long-term solution to ensure that all students have reliable internet access moving forward.
