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

Washington Square News

Clinton’s 'Basket of Deplorables' Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Clinton’s ‘Basket of Deplorables’ Comment Is Both Accurate and Tactical

Matthew Perry, Staff Writer September 12, 2016
Clinton’s statement was far too calculated to be labeled a gaffe.
For Clinton, Attempts at Transparency Don’t Fly

For Clinton, Attempts at Transparency Don’t Fly

WSN Editorial Board September 8, 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.
Alt-Right Not Welcome in U.S. Politics

Alt-Right Not Welcome in U.S. Politics

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer September 6, 2016
The acceptance and inclusion of the alt-right and the normalization of racism, misogyny, anti-Semitism, and general xenophobia that it breeds.
A Clinton Guide to Repairing Voter Trust

A Clinton Guide to Repairing Voter Trust

Tegan Joseph Mosugu, Staff Writer May 2, 2016
If Clinton wants to have a chance at the presidency, she needs to bring disillusioned Sanders supporters into the fold.
Fiorina Is Anything but Feminist

Fiorina Is Anything but Feminist

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2016
The problem with thinking that any representation, even Fiorina's, is good representation is that it turns a serious need for representation into a form of political tokenism.

Gender-Based Fashion Stereotypes Don’t Belong in Politics

Sophie Fay Shaw, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
Political women should be remembered for their politics rather than their style.
Sanders Revolution Misguided from the Start

Sanders Revolution Misguided from the Start

Tommy Collison, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
If Bernie Sanders was truly married to the idea of political revolution, I believe he would have started at the bottom and worked his way up.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first presidential debate, located at Hofstra University.

Trump and Clinton Win Big in New York, Edge Closer to Nomination

Rebecca Oh, Staff Writer April 19, 2016
Clinton and Trump are the favorites in a race that has seen more competition for each party's ticket than the two would have anticipated.
NYU Democrats hosted a debate for members of student advocacy groups on Monday, April 18, in which a variety of topics were discussed, including immigration, representation of women and racial minorities, foreign policy and the economy.

NYU For Hillary Admits Being Unprepared in Debate Against NYU For Bernie

Brooke Jensen, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
In the day before the New York State Presidential Primary, student organizations NYU for Bernie and NYU for Hillary faced off in a spirited debate.
Don't Call It Flip-Flopping, Call It Dynamic Democracy

Don’t Call It Flip-Flopping, Call It Dynamic Democracy

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
We expect legislators to do the right thing no matter public opinion, yet crush them at the polls if they act against the wishes of their constituency.
Slurs Betray Bernie's Progressive Message

Slurs Betray Bernie’s Progressive Message

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer April 18, 2016
“Corporate Democratic whore” means something. It implies greed and immorality, but more than anything else, it is tied to gender, to women, in politics and the corporate world.
Senator Bernie Sanders spoke for 90 minutes at the rally last Wednesday in Washington Square Park.

Voting in the NY Primary? Get to Know Your Candidates

Anne Cruz, News Editor April 18, 2016
A look at which presidential candidates remain and the platforms they are running on.