Kevin Kurian, Opinion Editor
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.
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.
Ian Partman on revolution, abolition and activist scholarship
Gallatin sophomore is changing the world, one movement at a time.
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.
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.
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.
De Blasio must deliver for delivery workers
The New York City Council passed an unprecedented slate of legislation that will protect delivery workers from unsafe working conditions. Bill de Blasio should sign it immediately.
Opinion: The NYU Daily Screener is redundant
There is no reason why we should have to show our Daily Screener and NYU ID to enter university buildings.
Opinion: Cuomo Must Never Hold Office Again
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced his resignation. We must do everything in our power to prevent his political comeback.
President Biden, cancel student loan debt
The Biden administration is considering the cancellation of up to $50K of student loan debt through an executive order. Doing so would benefit NYU students.
America needs high-speed rail
The rest of the developed world is eating America’s lunch in high-speed rail. Our country needs to act by making it a central part of President Biden’s infrastructure proposal.
Keep New York City’s streets open
New York City did the right thing by opening the streets to pedestrians during the pandemic. The streets should stay open after the pandemic.
We Should Be Able to Recall Cuomo
Cuomo has betrayed the public's trust by harassing women and covering up the pandemic’s true toll on New York’s nursing homes. Voters should have the ability to recall the governor.
Save the Supreme Court
While it is important to prevent a conservative hegemony on the court that would rescind the protections and liberties of vulnerable communities, it is essential that the plan to reform the Supreme Court considers long-term interests.
President Trump Has No Clue What He’s Doing
The President’s blatant and intentional mismanagement of COVID-19 highlights his inability to perform the duties associated with his role.
NYPD, Stay Out Of Our Restaurants
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo’s recent plan to reopen indoor dining and use the New York Police Department to enforce social distancing will only place Black and indigenous people of color in more danger. Instead, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene should shut down noncompliant restaurants.
NYU, Cut Ties With Chartwells
NYU’s latest quarantine meal delivery debacle should give cause for the university to re-evaluate its relationship with its dining provider, Chartwells.
Amazon, Protect Your Workers and Meet Their Demands
In order to protect their workers from COVID-19, Amazon must better enforce social distancing protocols while providing paid leave for at-risk workers.
The Trump Administration Must Stop Politicizing COVID-19
From President Trump’s delayed use of the Defense Production Act to federal aid discrepancies between states, he routinely places his goal of reelection over the lives of everyday Americans.
Curtailing the Endless Military-Industrial Complex
Military contractors have exploited Washington insiders through lobbying and overcharging since the days of Eisenhower, often at the expense of U.S. troops and taxpayers. This grifting must end.
NYCHA, Buy Up Vacant Apartments
In order to deal with the housing affordability crisis, NYCHA should purchase the 250,000 vacant apartments in the city and convert them into affordable housing units.
Andrew Yang Should Run for Mayor
A Yang candidacy for New York City mayor holds the promise of progressive and transformative change for the five boroughs.
