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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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Trump, China and North Korea: A Raw Deal

Trump, China and North Korea: A Raw Deal

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer April 24, 2017
These actions were both done in retaliation against an increasingly aggressive North Korea that has conducted several missile launches and a public assassination in Malaysia since Trump took office. However Trump’s response has done nothing to improve the safety of the region and instead seriously undermines one of his core campaign promises: holding China accountable on free trade.
Assange’s Arbitrary Detention Must End

Assange’s Arbitrary Detention Must End

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer February 10, 2016
It cannot be contested that Assange’s reservations on extradition are legitimate and the case being made by the Swedish government is dubious at best.
Single Payer Healthcare Blazes Trail While Remaining A Practical Option

Single Payer Healthcare Blazes Trail While Remaining A Practical Option

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer February 3, 2016
Single-payer health care has been plagued by misinformation, but a close examination of its promised reforms shows that it is the logical step forward.
Obama's Executive Order on Gun Control Will Have Positive Impact

Obama’s Executive Order on Gun Control Will Have Positive Impact

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer January 28, 2016
The significant expansion of background checks, increased mental health reporting and strengthening of law enforcement capabilities are all promising steps towards a safer United States.
Binding agreements on climate change needed from Paris Talks

Binding agreements on climate change needed from Paris Talks

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer December 7, 2015
In order to make a true impact in reducing global temperatures, the participating members in the Paris talks must come to a binding resolution on cutting emissions, financing developing countries and creating long-term climate goals.
Divestment is ineffective, sets poor precedent

Divestment is ineffective, sets poor precedent

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer November 23, 2015
Divestment will likely have no significant financial effect on the fossil fuel industry and distracts the public from more concrete reforms that can be made to combat climate change.
Proposed standardized testing regulations are a positive step

Proposed standardized testing regulations are a positive step

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer November 6, 2015
Obama's proposals for standardized testing in K-12 schools are a step in the right direction.
Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Fantasy sports betting should be regulated, not abolished

Anand Balaji, Staff Writer October 28, 2015
Fantasy sports websites need regulation to prevent illicit activity.
New education secretary must address student debt crisis

New education secretary must address student debt crisis

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer October 13, 2015
With Arne Duncan's resignation, the Department of Education must do more to address the growing burden of student debt, particularly by regulating student loan companies and loan contractors.
Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Birthright citizenship should not be dismissed

Anand Balaji, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The current debate over birthright citizenship is nonsensical, unless the GOP wishes to undermine the core tenets of this country.
Personality as important as policy in 2016 presidential race

Personality as important as policy in 2016 presidential race

Anand Balaji, Contributing writer September 21, 2015
Candidates' success in the 2016 election depends on their personality as much as their policy planks.