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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

On April 26, the Supreme Court announced that it would review a New York law that restricted the ability to carry a gun outside the home. This is the first time the Supreme Court has taken up this issue in over a decade. (Staff Photo by Taylor Knight)

Opinion: Conservative win in Second Amendment case could spur liberal court reform

Last Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court decision regarding the Second Amendment, making this the first time the court has taken up this issue in over a decade. While gun rights activists are almost surely going to win, liberals may be able to turn it around and push for further court reform.
Emily Dai, Opinion Editor May 3, 2021

On April 26, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it would review a longstanding New York law that restricted the ability to carry a gun outside the home. New York State Rifle...

A Trump supporter wears a MAGA hat at a midtown rally during the 2020 election. Trumpism has taken over the Republican Party. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

OPINION: Post-Trump, Republicans don’t stand for anything

After Trump left the White House, Republicans are prepared to double-down on his legacy. By tracing the roots of how the GOP became consumed by Trumpism, we can see that the Republican Party is now incredibly fragile.
Jack Li, Staff Writer April 14, 2021

“Do you miss me yet? Do you miss me?” After a five-week hiatus, the 45th President of the United States announced his presence at the Conservative Political Action Conference...

Matt Cooper's "Is That a Gun in Your Pocket?" will be released in theaters on Friday, September 16.

Satire Aims Its Sights at Politics, Gender and Guns

Katherine Armstrong, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016
Matt Cooper's new film "Is That A Gun In Your Pocket?..." brings comedy to its knees in a standoff of men, women, and guns rights activists.
Clinton mishandles gun control question

Clinton mishandles gun control question

Pragya Gianani, Contributing Writer October 15, 2015
The democratic debate saw the issue of gun control mishandled by HRC.