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

Washington Square News

Push for gun control remains stagnant, requires solutions

Push for gun control remains stagnant, requires solutions

April 28, 2013
While guns still pose a threat to society, Democrats and Republicans have not been able to come to a consensus on appropriate gun-control measures.
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Increased background checks are key to effective gun control

April 22, 2013
Background checks should be the most important consideration in the debate on gun control.
Need for gun-control bill more apparent after national tragedies

Need for gun-control bill more apparent after national tragedies

April 22, 2013
Despite the national camaraderie following the Boston Marathon bombings, the government seems less inclined to pass a gun-control bill.
Gun registeries make democratic sense

Gun registeries make democratic sense

March 25, 2013
The population of Americans who oppose gun control is an incredibly small minority. Why does Congress to them like they're the majority?
Paranoia in Congress prevents sensible gun laws

Paranoia in Congress prevents sensible gun laws

March 10, 2013
Gun control controlled by lobbyists and less by practicality.
Lawmakers use money to distract from gun ownership issues

Lawmakers use money to distract from gun ownership issues

March 4, 2013
In the wake of mass shootings, lawmakers hope to require expensive insurance policies to discourage firearm ownership.
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Cuomo passes gun control bill in wake of Sandy Hook shooting

January 28, 2013
Governor Andrew Cuomo swiftly passed a stringent gun control bill in response to the recent Sandy Hook, Conn. shootings.
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MTA may install platform barriers to curb subway deaths

January 28, 2013
The Metropolitan Transit Authority will consider placing barriers in subway stations to prevent fatalities.
Gun control and mental health debate continue

Gun control and mental health debate continue

January 28, 2013
New laws seek to prevent gun-related violence, but at what cost to privacy?
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Like most issues, Sandy Hook catalyzes a debate when it’s too late

January 17, 2013
The unfortunate wake-up call America needed in Newtown reveals a sinister facet of American culture.

Semi-automatic weapons unnecessary, unsafe in civilian hands

December 24, 2012

Live Blog The Smith & Wesson M&P 15 and the Bushmaster XM-15 are, undeniably, good examples of clever engineering. What is clever about these rifles is that they are semi-automatic...

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Turn online support into real social change

December 17, 2012
In the wake of yet another tragedy, the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, it is time we take real-world action to prevent further atrocities.