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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

To Keep Governments Accountable, Whistleblow

To Keep Governments Accountable, Whistleblow

Ana Lopez, Contributing Writer April 8, 2016
Whistleblowers have had a huge effect on our society and government, bringing governmental abuses to light in a way no one else could. However, the first reaction of many public figures is to blame, blame, blame.
NYU School of Law Dean Trevor Morrison debated about whether the Supreme Court attacks the very principles of the American Democracy.

NYU Law Dean Debates Whether Supreme Court Undermines American Democracy

Jake Steel, Contributing Writer March 29, 2016
The NYU Law Dean debated if the Supreme Court contradicts the American Democracy.
Democracy needs electoral college

Democracy needs electoral college

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer November 2, 2015
Despite cries to do away with the electoral college, the system is actually essential to preserving democracy.

Non-citizen voting step in right direction

WSN Editorial Board March 26, 2015
New legislation to allow non-citizens with legal immigration status to vote in NYC municipal elections will allow for more inclusive voting that is reflective of NYC's diverse population.

Panelists discuss democracy in Turkey

Christine Park, Staff Writer November 13, 2014
NYU's Center for Dialogues hosted an event to discuss democracy in Turkey under Erdogan on Nov. 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at NYU’s Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò
Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Dan Moritz-Rabson October 28, 2014
Americans must embrace government evolution. Change will come from a rethinking of established politics.
Trigger warnings are references to traumas such as rape and can lead to episodes of PTSD for the reader or viewer.

Debate over trigger warnings in classrooms hits campus

Monica Millay October 20, 2014
Trigger warnings have recently come under fire in the realm of academia as to whether or not professors should include them in their syllabi.
U.S. skews Egypt’s progress toward democracy

U.S. skews Egypt’s progress toward democracy

November 12, 2013
Secretary of State John Kerry has praised Egypt, but the country is undeserving of the credit.
Jonathan Tan/WSN

Diplomacy, not democracy, would be best for U.S. involvement in Egypt

September 12, 2013
In light of the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the world is reminded of the value of a properly functioning democracy, and more significantly, the inherent devastation that comes from not having one.