Politics
Voting in New York Almost Got Harder
The deadline to register as a voter is approaching, but Governor Cuomo wanted it even earlier.
Regulation, Not Prohibition
With e-cigarette flavor bans on both the national and state level, it is important to recognize why prohibition would not work.
The US Needs a General Strike
The National Labor Relations Board’s plan to redefine graduate students as non-workers poses a new threat to the growing labor movement. If the plan succeeds, mass action is the only response.
The Plight of International Student Journalists
International students are facing the economic consequences of the increasingly divisive rhetoric surrounding immigration in the U.S.
Lauren Duca, Natalie Beach and Performative Activism
NYU has been in the spotlight recently, following profiles on multiple problematic individuals associated with the university — reflective of NYU’s culture at large.
How Framing Directs the Democratic Debates
By turning Democratic policy into Republican talking points, debate moderators make the events about themselves and their potential profit rather than about the candidates.
The Overlooked Solution to Aid: Refugee Resettlement Agencies
Following attacks on immigrants and the groups that support them, it’s important to remember the vital role of immigrant assistance agencies.
Ending Afghanistan Starts at the University
As a forever war drags on, students must understand their historic importance in stopping conflicts and pick up their contemporary responsibility to oppose the war in Afghanistan.
Why We Don’t Understand the Democratic Debates
When political candidates resort to jargon, it becomes more difficult to figure out the nuances in their policies.
A Colony in Disguise: Puerto Rico’s Anthem
Puerto Rico’s colonial status is shown through its national anthem, which not only reinforces its subjugation but continues to alienate Puerto Ricans from their own history.
Broken Windows, Broken Policy
In light of the growing tensions between civilians and police, the NYPD Slowdown reveals something transformative about the future of policing and security.
Travel Can Revitalize Hong Kong
Traveling to Hong Kong can help boost the city’s economy, which has suffered in the midst of protest.
