Politics

Don’t Be a TERF
In light of Donald Trump's recent efforts to legalize the erasure of trans identities and trans rights, Columnist Cheyenne Porcher takes a look at what she and other cis women of color can do to bolster support for transgender activism and rights.
Cheyenne Porcher, Columnist
• November 5, 2018

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS
SJP reclaims the meaning of BDS as a movement meant to deliver justice to Palestine.
NYU Students for Justice in Palestine
• November 5, 2018

Violence Shouldn’t Be the Only Way to Get Attention
We should care about anti-Semitism despite the Pittsburgh shooting, not because of it.
Sima Doctoroff, Staff Writer
• November 2, 2018

Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE
The freedom of expression is restricted in the UAE and considering the structure of its governing body, it’s a necessary provision.
Jasem Alzaabi, Columnist
• November 1, 2018

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee
Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist
• October 31, 2018

Protecting the Right to Advocate at NYU
The Editorial Board discusses a lack of recognition of the ever present Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.
WSN Editorial Board
• October 29, 2018

NYU Is Missing the Marx
Finlay McIntosh, Contributing Writer
• October 22, 2018

We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism
If violence — and even death — have been tangible threats in the lives of journalists around the world, why do Journalism curricula not reflect that?
Melanie Pineda, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 16, 2018

A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford
Despite a disheartening decision by the U.S. government to appoint Brett Kavanaugh, the Opinion Desk would like to formally thank Dr. Blasey Ford for her unwavering stance despite the opposition.
Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 15, 2018

The Media Does Not Respect Victims of Sexual Assault
In the wake of Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford's testimony, writer Natasha Jokic reflects on the lack of respect afforded to victims of sexual assault by journalists and media.
Natasha Jokic, Contributing Writer
• October 9, 2018

Recognizing the Bravery of Kurdistan’s Women
Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor
• October 9, 2018

Kavanaugh Accusations Display Potential Dangers of the #MeToo Movement
Max Gordon, Contributing Writer
• October 3, 2018



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