Politics
Off Topic: Today’s feminism prioritizes performance over action
In an era of conservatism, feminism cannot afford to be merely symbolic.
Opinion: At NYU, not all hate speech is treated equally
Amid its strict crackdown on antisemitism on campus, NYU needs to show the same commitment to addressing racism and xenophobia.
Off Topic: The hysteria around trans athletes is a distraction
Republicans and Democrats alike will have you believing that transgender women are a threat to women’s sports. Don’t let them.
Opinion: Mills and Sotomayor tiptoe around Trump at NYU Law talk
During an off-the-record event at the School of Law, President Linda Mills and Justice Sonia Sotomayor beat around the bush when discussing the Trump administration’s attacks on U.S. colleges.
Opinion: NYU has built itself on diversity — now it needs to defend it
The Trump administration is targeting DEI practices which strikes at the very heart of the university’s identity as a higher education institution.
Opinion: Mills’ response to prayer room vandalism highlights failure to address Islamophobia
NYU has consistently failed to take Islamophobia on campus seriously, leading to an environment where hate has festered.
Guest Essay: It’s time to end legacy admissions in New York
Legacy preferences reward privilege, yet dozens of colleges in New York still use them. The Fair College Admissions Act would make them a thing of the past.
Opinion: NYC needs to invest in its community, not in a Cop City
Mayor Eric Adams’ Cop City plan will not meaningfully improve public safety — it's time for a different approach that centers social services and housing support.
Off Topic: DOGE is both misleading and inefficient
From numerical errors to study mischaracterizations, the Department of Government Efficiency has been anything but efficient in its conquest over the federal government.
Opinion: How to protect your mental health under a new Trump era
The Trump administration’s method of shock and awe has created lasting damage to the American psyche.
Opinion: Trump’s mass deportations are immoral and illegal
The Trump administration’s mass deportations violate due process, promote profiling and set dangerous precedents for political dissent.
Off Topic: We must protect our libraries’ federal funding
Libraries and museums provide knowledge, community and equity, yet recent federal funding cuts threaten to undermine these invaluable institutions.
