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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

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.
Violence problem in United States

Violence problem in United States

Richard Shu September 23, 2014
Violent executions shouldn't be a solution to violent crimes.
Inmates deserve ethical treatment in execution

Inmates deserve ethical treatment in execution

April 21, 2014
It is the federal government’s responsibility to ensure that ethical treatment is carried out.
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.

Egyptian military as destructive as Brotherhood regime it replaced

March 24, 2014
For the people of Egypt, one must hope that the possibility of 529 executions is enough to generate change.
The agonizing wait for capital punishment

The agonizing wait for capital punishment

November 6, 2013
The U.S. capital punishment system forces its victims through an intolerably long trial process.