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Opinion: It’s time to give trans people respect, agency and autonomy

Transphobic bills have continued to pass through state legislatures, but American democracy should be protecting transgender people, not oppressing them.

Aarna Dixit, Staff Writer • March 23, 2022

On March 1, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed state officials to start handling certain medical treatments as child abuse crimes. These medical treatments include gender-affirming...

NYC Public Schools Are Failing English Language Learners

As the New York City public school system has transitioned completely to remote learning, they have abandoned struggling English language learning students and immigrant families who lack digital literacy.

Asha Ramachandran, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 24, 2020

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, New York City public schools have transitioned to remote learning for the duration of the school year. For many students who are immigrants...

Panelists Say COVID-19 Has Disproportionate Effects on African American Communities

GPH and NYU’s John Brademas Center organized a webinar discussing the discriminating impact of pandemics on vulnerable communities.

Aarushi Sharma, Staff Writer • April 20, 2020

COVID-19 has taken a disproportionate toll on the African-American community, according to experts who spoke at a webinar on Friday, April 17. The panel — held via Zoom...

White Men Win Nobel Prize Again

Tyler Crews, Deputy Sports Editor • October 16, 2017

When I look at the list of 2017 laureates, I do not feel inspired. I, a woman, am less likely to be recognized for my efforts in academics than a man.

Testing the Exposed Thong Trend

Naomi Lichter, Contributing Writer • October 10, 2017

One writer tries out this daring trend and reflects on the social and cultural influences that have shaped it.

My Lack of A Cover Fee Does Not Compensate for Gender Inequality

Tyler Crews, Contributing Writer • September 29, 2017

It is okay that girls do not have to pay to get in at parties and clubs because it makes up for the gender inequality we face in our day-to-day lives. Frankly, this line of thought is ludicrous.

Civil Rights Lawyers Examine Race, Inequality and Law

Jemima McEvoy and Sayer Devlin • February 28, 2017

Tony Thompson moderated a discussion between former Attorney General Loretta Lynch, President of NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Sherillyn Iffil and NYU Law Professor Bryan Stevenson.

$15 wage necessary for workers

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief • April 21, 2015

The current minimum wage is not enough to make rent in the Bronx, and should be raised to $15.

De Blasio’s State of the City overlooks police

WSN Editorial Board • February 5, 2015

Bill de Blasio's commitment to fighting inequality is admirable, but he needs to address the relationship between the NYPD and the NYC community.

Ferguson highlights prevalent racial inequality

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Staff Writer • November 25, 2014

Rather than tackling the systemic problems that create tense race relations, misinformed people are deflecting blame to the oppressed

Financial crisis remains, says expert

Olivia Wetzel, Contributing Writer • November 19, 2014

UCLA professor Robert Brenner talks the growing economic inequality and what it means.

Grants aid communities in need

Valentina Duque Bojanini, Deputy News Editor • April 2, 2014

The Deutsche Bank Americas Foundation is funding projects that will bring education and social services to 3,500 young Mexican and Mexican-American students.

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