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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

Jonathan Tan/WSN

9/11 brings selective memory with regards to security

September 11, 2013
The U.S. government has allowed a post-9/11 world to justify questionable surveillance and security programs.
Gloria Lee/WSN

Gov’t must allow NGOs to operate freely

April 24, 2013
In the case of AID v. Alliance for Open Society, the government has gone beyond the point of selective funding and seeks to regulate a private organization’s freedom of speech.
Internet users should be informed about website data collection

Internet users should be informed about website data collection

April 10, 2013
While the government is not required to completely restrict online data collection, websites should be more transparent when they gather information about an individual.

Drug legalization irresponsible, dangerous

February 13, 2013
While the legalization of drugs like marijuana and cocaine may present an exciting change to some people, the lack of regulation would be detrimental to society's moral and physical well-being.
United States must provide information on drone program

United States must provide information on drone program

February 11, 2013
The Obama administration owes its citizens more information about the use of drone technology. The possibility of a court to oversee drone usage and report to the public offers an interesting solution.
Chuck Hagel subject to unnecessary scrutiny

Chuck Hagel subject to unnecessary scrutiny

February 4, 2013
Since Chuck Hagel was nominated for Secretary of Defense, he has been interrogated by Senate Republicans.

Partisanship is Washington’s greatest vice

January 28, 2013
American politics is headed down a dangerous road of partisanship that creates unhelpful political deadlock.
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.