Emily Dai, Opinion Editor
Opinion: Conservative win in Second Amendment case could spur liberal court reform
Last Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court decision regarding the Second Amendment, making this the first time the court has taken up this issue in over a decade. While gun rights activists are almost surely going to win, liberals may be able to turn it around and push for further court reform.
Opinion: Stop exploiting Asians in your arguments against affirmative action
Arguments against affirmative action often center around Asian Americans as a way to criticize the policy as being harmful toward a minority group. However, opponents to this system have never had the interests of Asian Americans in mind.
Make ride-share drivers employees
Last week, a Lyft driver was viciously attacked by two passengers while carrying out a ride in Queens. The persistent cases of violence against ride-hailing drivers highlights a larger issue of contractor-based business models.
How To Properly Critique Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy
Since the passing of RBG, many are critical of the backlash people are lodging at her and her legacy. However, what these people miss is that Ginsburg’s failure to step down when President Obama was in office will forever taint the achievements made in her lifetime.
Republicans Are Hypocrites, but They’re Effective
With the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and an ensuing vicious political fight, many are quick to point out the hypocrisies of the Republican party. What these critics miss, though, is that Republican hypocrisy is the only way to be politically effective.
Voter Suppression Has Always Been a Problem
Recent mania over the imagined problem of voter fraud have been used to justify tactics that lead to voter suppression. Our continued failure to guard the citizenry from these attacks on voting stems not from a public official, but rather the lack of an explicit right to vote.
The Reprisal of Bush V. Gore Threatens Our Elections
President Trump has recently filed lawsuits against New Jersey and Nevada for their efforts to increase voter accessibility, citing the controversial case Bush v. Gore. If this legal reasoning is accepted, it may wreak havoc on our courts and elections for decades to come.
Staff Rants: Coronavirus
From the loss of indoor seating to general annoyance, our staff has a lot to say about the coronavirus.
NYU’s Impossible Financial Situation
Like many universities across the country, the pandemic has backed NYU into a corner. The financial pressures facing NYU explain its decision to partially reopen, and will cause it to struggle for years to come.
Democrats, You Don’t Have to Hand It to George W. Bush
On Saturday, May 2, former President George W. Bush was met with praise for his message calling for national unity amid the coronavirus pandemic. In reality, this praise is part of a larger obsession to sanitize Bush’s disastrous presidency.
How Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shapes the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has repeatedly bolstered the Trump Administration’s anti-immigrant agenda. Last Thursday, the majority opinion’s language in Barton v. Barr reveals possible biases against immigrants.
Yes, Stay-at-Home Orders Are Legal and Necessary
Last week, we witnessed an eruption of protests against multiple government’s shelter-in-place orders, across multiple states, under the guise of protecting personal liberties, but these protestors have failed to truly grasp what civil liberties actually are.
Staff Rants and Raves: Movies
From Lizzie McGuire to Lady Bird — here’s what our staff thinks about movies.
Do Not Trust the Supreme Court to Protect Your Right to Vote
Last Monday, April 6, the Supreme Court refused to extend the absentee-ballot deadline in light of a global pandemic, reflecting Chief Justice Roberts’ long-held commitment to weaken voting rights.
NYU Will Never be Prestigious Without Better Financial Aid
Each year, NYU embarks on an ambitious mission to better its reputation and world-standing, yet does nothing about its infamously poor financial aid offers.
Even in Times of Pandemic, Abortions Are Still Essential
Under a guise of sudden concern for public health, Republican lawmakers are quick to exploit coronavirus to fulfill their own moral crusade against abortion.
Confronting Identity in Light of Coronavirus and Xenophobia
As much as I may identify with my own nation, the recent pandemic has shown me how fragile this relationship truly is.
Roe v. Wade’s Shaky Legal Reasoning
Part of the reason for the string of recent pushes by state legislatures and lower courts to get abortion on the Supreme Court docket is to overturn the constitutionally uncertain Roe v. Wade.
Staff Rants and Raves: Food
From under-portioned grains to juice cleanses, our staff has a lot of strong feelings about food.
Don’t Try Children as Adults
The boys charged with the murder of Tessa Majors, like every other child indicted with a serious crime, should be tried in juvenile court.
Bloomberg Is Everything Wrong With Money in Politics
A race between Trump and Bloomberg would be a disastrous hit to democracy and a symbolic shift toward an American oligarchy.
Staff Rants: TV Shows
We’ve all binged a show, even though we know we shouldn’t. Here’s what our staff has to say about the Golden Age of TV — or so they say.
The Uncomfortable Issue of Bathroom Accessibility
The lack of sanitary and accessible public bathrooms throughout NYC is inappropriate and dangerous for public health.
Staff Rants and Raves: Oscars
Sunday’s Oscars was a historic night for film. Here’s what our staff has to say about it.
NYU’s Facade of Financial Support
Despite promoting socio-cultural diversity, NYU continually sabotages and fails to accommodate lower-income students.
NYU Exploits Academia’s Permanent Underclass
The rapid rise of adjunct professors across the nation and at NYU during a hike of administrative salaries indicates their mass exploitation.
Arguments Against New York’s Cash Bail Reforms Are Dated
Much of the pushback to New York’s new bail reform laws rehashes old arguments dripping with hatred of the poor.
Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege
Much of the optimism and excitement around Beto’s audacious presidential run can be attributed not to any unique political ideas, but his attractiveness.
The Phrase ‘International Student’ Disguises Discrimination Against East Asians
NYU students often use the word “international” instead of “Asian” whenever they want to express their racist sentiments but keep up politically correct appearances.
Liberal Studies Professors Feel Exploited, Some Want to Unionize
WSN has learned that LS professors, who are generally paid less and have shorter contracts than those at other schools, want to unionize to improve current circumstances.
The Battle for LGBTQ Rights Is Far From Over
After the landmark 2015 case legalizing same-sex marriage, some believed the American fight for LGBTQ rights was over. However, three upcoming Supreme Court cases could change everything.
The Supreme Court Is Facing a Legitimacy Crisis
Sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh have recently resurfacedand the Supreme Court is certainly heading toward a crisis in public confidence. The question is, will it be able to recover?
An Obituary for Bill de Blasio’s Political Career
After dropping out of the presidential election, Mayor Bill de Blasio returned to New York City. But what exactly did he come back to?
