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

Washington Square News

The Fallacy of the Free Press

The Fallacy of the Free Press

Mega-corporations have monopolized media in the U.S., silencing local, independent, dissenting journalists in favor of news coverage that prioritizes profits over substance and integrity.
Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor February 7, 2020

A grand total of six mega-corporations control 90% of the media. News Corp, Disney, Viacom, Time Warner, CBS and Comcast collectively own a vast majority of television and radio...

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Letter to the Editor: You Can’t Separate the State From Its People

Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Copy Chief November 9, 2018
Deputy Copy Chief Akshay Prabhushankar’s responds to columnist Jasem Alzaabi’s article on why the UAE should suppress free speech.
For Clinton, Attempts at Transparency Don’t Fly

For Clinton, Attempts at Transparency Don’t Fly

WSN Editorial Board September 9, 2016
While Clinton's recent actions have been a welcome change from her usual guarded attitude towards the press, it is problematic that it has taken a year for her campaign to take this basic step.
Netzpolitik shows importance of free press

Netzpolitik shows importance of free press

Tommy Collison, Opinion Editor August 28, 2015
The short-lived treason investigation against German news blog Netzpolitik underscored the importance of leakers and whistleblowers to the democratic process.
Internet advocates discuss merger

Internet advocates discuss merger

Christine Park, Staff Writer October 28, 2014
An event was held on Oct. 27 by Free Press to discuss the problems that will emerge for open internet if Time Warner and Comcast merge.