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Washington Square News

https://nyunews.com/opinion/2022/04/05/insomnia-cookies-gerrymandering-nyu-dorms/

Off-Third: Stop gerrymandering, Insomnia Cookies

Insomnia Cookies’ delivery map is out of control. We need to establish order… for our dessert orders.
Sabrina Choudhary, Deputy Managing Editor April 5, 2022

Gerrymandering is a hot topic right now as states conduct redistricting exercises to correspond with the 2020 U.S. census. The fight to protect voting rights is crucial and deserves...

An illustration of a white voting ballot with a pen writing in black ink. Behind the ballot is the Empire State Building and the larger New York City skyline.

Opinion: New York, make it easier to get on the ballot

New York state lawmakers’ efforts to reform ballot access laws highlight the need to make running for office more accessible.
Michelle Han, Opinion Editor March 4, 2022

Over at New York’s capital, two Democratic state leaders are pushing for legislation to reform the complicated ballot access laws that deter many potential candidates from running...

NYU professor Kwame Anthony discusses identity as a part of The Review and Debates of NYU.

New York Times Columnist Discusses Identity at NYU Review and Debates

Kristina Hayhurst, Deputy News Editor April 12, 2018
The Review and Debates hosted New York Times columnist Kwame Anthony Appiah who spoke and answered questions on identity in politics and culture.

What Led Chetan Hebbur to Run for City Council?

Sayer Devlin, Deputy News Editor April 3, 2017
WSN sat down with Chetan Hebbur, who is running for City Council, and Community Outreach Manager Alicia Findley.
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke for 90 minutes at the rally last Wednesday in Washington Square Park.

Voting in the NY Primary? Get to Know Your Candidates

Anne Cruz, News Editor April 18, 2016
A look at which presidential candidates remain and the platforms they are running on.
Face-to-Face at the Rally With Bernie Supporters

Face-to-Face at the Rally With Bernie Supporters

Lexi Faunce, News Editor April 18, 2016
WSN looked at who showed up to the Bernie Sanders rally in Washington Square Park on Wednesday.
Daniel Cole/WSN

Talking Transition Tent gives NYC residents platform to recommend changes

November 13, 2013
Several community organizations have put up a tent for city residents to make suggestions about what Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio should address in his administration.