Politics
Opinion: The NYC Board of Elections needs urgent reform
In light of the U.S. Senate’s failure to pass the John Lewis voting rights act, the New York state government must pass a bill to significantly reform the New York City Board of Elections in order to restore trust in democracy.
Michelle Han, Opinion Editor
• January 27, 2022
Opinion: Mayor Adams, don’t take your checks in crypto
While cryptocurrency could generate jobs in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams should not encourage the use of Bitcoin as a currency because of its instability and environmental harm.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• January 26, 2022
Opinion: The Jan. 6 insurrection, one year later
In order to ensure the health and safety of U.S. democracy, the Senate must censure or expel Republican Sens. Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• January 6, 2022
Opinion: Veterans Day underscores urgency of addressing military food insecurity
The federal government must repeal irrational barriers to food assistance amid the crisis of military food insecurity.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 17, 2021
Opinion: Senate hopeful J.D. Vance embodies American conservatism’s anti-intellectualism
American conservatives are taking up arms against education itself in a misguided and dangerous anti-intellectual crusade.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• November 16, 2021
Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights
New York Republicans launched a well-funded campaign to defeat voting rights ballot initiatives. Democrats did not respond with the same effort or coordination. As a result, barriers to electoral participation, particularly for young people, will be upheld.
WSN Editorial Board
• November 15, 2021
Opinion: Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is a hit among college students suffering under student debt
The Netflix series “Squid Game” starts a conversation on the debt that college students cannot afford to disregard.
Sade Collier, Staff Writer
• November 9, 2021
Opinion: NYU Langone failed by not designating Juneteenth as a holiday
Instead of offering employees an optional “Cultural Heritage Day” in place of Juneteenth, NYU Langone should do the right thing by acknowledging the historical significance of June 19.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• November 8, 2021
Opinion: NYC deserves answers and reimbursements from Bill de Blasio
Before rushing to file for the governor’s race, Bill de Blasio should properly address his misuse of security detail as mayor and make appropriate financial reimbursements.
Michelle Han, Deputy Opinion Editor
• November 4, 2021
Opinion: Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton deserves Democrats’ endorsement
The lack of support for democratic socialist India Walton among New York state Democrats is unacceptable and foolish politics.
Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
• October 26, 2021
Opinion: The UN is taking substantial action against climate change
Despite climate defeatism and cynicism surrounding the U.N., the organization is making a difference in the fight for a greener future.
Camila Ceballos, Staff Writer
• October 25, 2021
Opinion: Kirsten Gillibrand needs to right the wrongs of her internship program
When it comes to her internship program, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is par for the course on the patronage, exploitation and corruption of Washington, D.C.
Zach Banks, Staff Writer
• October 21, 2021
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