Opinion

What the Puerto Rican Government Owes Its Women
Puerto Rican women are being attacked. Despite protests, the government has only just begun to tackle the problem — but it may not be enough.
Sofia Martinez Rivera, Staff Writer
• October 4, 2019

NYU’s Collusion with Amazon Deforesters
The Amazon rainforest has been burning for months and a member of NYU’s Board of Trustees is partially to blame.
Asha Ramachandran, Contributing Writer
• October 3, 2019

Staff Rants and Raves: Sports
See what our staff has to say about one of NYU’s least favorite things.
Abby Hofstetter, Bela Kirpalani and Benjamin Michael Davis
• October 2, 2019

Imagining President Pence
With the looming possibility of impeachment and the removal of President Trump, it is important to prepare for the realities of a Pence presidency.
Jun Sung, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 1, 2019

Disney’s Domination of the Public Domain
Disney’s message of imagination and creativity contrasts sharply with the company’s actions limiting creative freedoms for the public.
Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer
• October 1, 2019

The Supreme Court Is Facing a Legitimacy Crisis
Sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh have recently resurfacedand the Supreme Court is certainly heading toward a crisis in public confidence. The question is, will it be able to recover?
Emily Dai, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2019

What Does Impeachment Really Mean?
The House of Representatives has begun the impeachment process against President Trump. But why now?
WSN Editorial Board
• September 30, 2019

Latino Journalism Deserves Better
Newsrooms claim to want more diversity. So why do they keep shutting down Latino voices?
Melanie Pineda, Editor-at-Large
• September 30, 2019

Not All Activism Is Created Equal
Activists like Greta Thunberg and the Parkland kids are doing great work. But why are they the face of movements that started long before them?
Sarah John, Contributing Writer
• September 30, 2019

Greta’s Anger: A Shift Toward Accountability
The reception of Greta Thunberg’s UN speech highlights the urgent need for new solutions to climate change and the need to hold those who’ve neglected the crisis accountable.
Cole Stallone, Opinion Editor
• September 30, 2019

Banning Laptops Is an Accessibility Issue
Despite being a common classroom practice, most professors who forbid laptop use don’t understand the problem this creates for many students.
Clare Shiraishi, Staff Writer
• September 27, 2019

Off-Third: The Board’s Minutes, Reimagined
After reneging on a promise to release the minutes of their meetings, the Board of Trustees has published a summary of their annual June meeting. But since they never released the actual minutes, we’re left with no choice but to imagine what might have happened.
Abby Hofstetter, Opinion Editor
• September 27, 2019

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