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We Should Be Keeping an Eye on Keyboard Warriors

We Should Be Keeping an Eye on Keyboard Warriors

In light of the tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue, columnist Serena Vanchiro examines how social media companies and legal authorities should move to monitor online hate-speech.
Serena Vanchiro, Columnist November 7, 2018

Eleven individuals were murdered two weeks ago at the Tree of Life synagogue, but just a few days later, it feels like the world has already forgotten. Since this attack, our news...

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
With the 2018 midterm elections underway, staff writer Cole Stallone examines why Native American voting rights are a long-neglected problem in the United States that deserve our attention and activism.
Don’t Be a TERF

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

Rest in power to Vicki Lee Jones, Maurice Stallard, Irving Younger, Melvin Wax, Rose Mallinger, Sylvan Simon, Bernice Simon, Jerry Rabinowitz, Joyce Fienberg, Richard Gottfried,...

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

10 Common Misconceptions About BDS

SJP reclaims the meaning of BDS as a movement meant to deliver justice to Palestine.

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement for Palestinian human rights, otherwise known as BDS, refers to a movement launched by Palestinian civil society in 2005. Modeled...

Violence Shouldn’t Be the Only Way to Get Attention

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
We should care about anti-Semitism despite the Pittsburgh shooting, not because of it.
Why Censoring Speech Is Necessary in the UAE

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

The United Arab Emirates encourages students like myself to study abroad, not only to obtain knowledge that is unavailable within the country but also to amass experiences that...

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee

An Open Letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee

Mickey Desruisseaux, Columnist October 31, 2018
In light ignore the wave of startling political events and tragedies last week, columnist Mickey Desruisseaux takes a look at identity politics within our current administration and writes an open letter to the 2020 Democratic Presidential Nominee.
Protecting the Right to Advocate at NYU

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
The Editorial Board discusses a lack of recognition of the ever present Israeli-Palestinian conflict on campus.
NYU Is Missing the Marx

NYU Is Missing the Marx

Finlay McIntosh, Contributing Writer October 22, 2018
With so many worthy historical figures to celebrate, should NYU endorse a commemoration of Karl Marx?
We Need to Talk About the Dangers of Journalism

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
It is our duty as a nation with free speech to pay attention to the violence against journalists occurring internationally.
A Thank You to Dr. Blasey Ford

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
As the Opinion desk, we have run several articles on Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford's role in the Supreme Court confirmation hearings. With Hanna representing us, we're taking a moment to thank Dr. Blasey-Ford for her sacrifice.
The Media Does Not Respect Victims of Sexual Assault

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

In July, Senator Dianne Feinstein received a letter. The letter accused Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. The author of the letter was initially kept confidential,...