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

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Former Pennsylvania Republican Senator Rick Santorum speaks at NYU about civil liberties on Thursday night. (Photo by Sarah Jackson)

Rick Santorum Talks Freedom, Civil Liberties and Trump at NYU

College Republicans invited former Senator Rick Santorum to NYU to discuss civil liberties on Thursday night.
Sarah Jackson, News Editor November 30, 2018
College Republicans invited former Senator Rick Santorum to NYU to discuss civil liberties on Thursday night.
Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Activism Is Still Important Under Trump Presidency

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer January 25, 2017
Trump has shown he will remain consistent with his promises, which means his opposition must as well.
The Strange, Sturdy Justice of Antonin Scalia

The Strange, Sturdy Justice of Antonin Scalia

Aaron Reuben, Contributing Writer February 26, 2016
Scalia’s death and the rancor it has surfaced should be a reminder that justice should trump politics. Even though divided and gridlocked government is now the norm, ideally the Supreme Court should be impervious to politics, and its efficacy should not be constrained by government impasses.
Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

Technology outpacing civil liberties in New York policing

WSN Editorial Board October 20, 2015
NYPD x-ray vans could pose a significant hazard to both health and civil liberties. Once again, the NYPD needs greater oversight to ensure that it uses its technology prudently.
Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Warrantless spying must be debated openly

Tommy Collison, Staff Columnist November 24, 2014
Citizens need to decide whether privacy infringement is a cost worth paying in exchange for diminished civil liberties.
Texas school policy invades privacy

Texas school policy invades privacy

October 7, 2012
A Texas middle school's new surveillance plan violates students' civil liberties and does not ensure attendance.