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Opinion: The CAS Student Council’s decision to oust a candidate was unfair

The student council president’s unprecedented overreach of executive power sets a dangerous example for future presidents.
Noah Zaldivar, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

This month has been tumultuous for the College of Arts & Science Student Council. Two weeks ago, amid elections for the council’s next president, one of the candidates, Adiba...

NYU Law Professor Bryan Stevenson (middle) surrounded by colleagues on steps of the Supreme Court. (Courtesy of Equal Justice Initiative)

Law Professor Bryan Stevenson Argues Before SCOTUS

Jared Peraglia, Deputy News Editor October 9, 2018

Longtime NYU Law professor Bryan A. Stevenson argued before the Supreme Court of the United States last Tuesday in the controversial Madison v. Alabama case. Convicted of the...

ESPN Controversy Highlights Sexism and Racism

ESPN Controversy Highlights Sexism and Racism

Amelia Reardon, Contributing Writer September 20, 2017
The question whether Jemele Hill was entitled to her opinion or whether she had crossed a line presented itself to the public. An even bigger question that arose, however, is if the White House crossed a line requesting for her removal.
Carson rhetoric on Muslims baseless

Carson rhetoric on Muslims baseless

Haomiao Han, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Carson's fear of a Muslim president underscores Islamophobia in the American political system. Legally and politically, religion should not discount anyone from being president.
Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Experts debate rights of same-sex couples

Michael Adams, Contributing Writer March 11, 2015
NYU Law hosted a debate on same sex marriage and the constitution.
Going Global: Lack of full transparency in lethal injection drugs immoral

Going Global: Lack of full transparency in lethal injection drugs immoral

March 27, 2014
It is necessary to have full transparency regarding the drugs and the corporations that provide them.
Reform constitution provides hope for stability

Reform constitution provides hope for stability

January 29, 2014
The new constitution will help the government serve its citizens.
Boston bombing suspect deserved Miranda rights

Boston bombing suspect deserved Miranda rights

May 1, 2013
When we stand for freedom for all, there are no exceptions.
Same-sex marriage raises civil liberties questions

Same-sex marriage raises civil liberties questions

April 1, 2013
The debate for the inclusion of a gay marriage clause into the U.S. Constitution continues.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

U.S. citizens’ constitutional freedom of speech is routinely undermined

March 28, 2013
Americans have become increasingly complacent about their first Amendment rights.
Memo from Obama administration should raise questions about drones

Memo from Obama administration should raise questions about drones

February 6, 2013
A document released by the Obama administration lacks defining factors for government drone program outlines.
U.S. government manipulates language, violates Constitution

U.S. government manipulates language, violates Constitution

November 19, 2012
Similar to the government in George Orwell's '1984,' the U.S. government has manipulated language, extended warfare, and used constant surveillance of its own citizens.