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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

Pit Bull Bans Only Breed Paranoia

Pit Bull Bans Only Breed Paranoia

Alyssa DeFalco, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
Breed banning will never actually work to stop dog bites.
Colombia’s Drug Problem Isn’t US Responsibility

Colombia’s Drug Problem Isn’t US Responsibility

Connor Borden, Staff Writer September 13, 2016
Although the United States and Colombia have cooperated in the past when providing to paramilitary assistance in pushing back the drug trade, the United States has overstepped their boundaries.
The U.S. Needs To Take A Stand Against Duterte

The U.S. Needs To Take A Stand Against Duterte

Yasmin Gulec, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
A UN member state, the Philippines have already ratified the Human Rights Declaration — they should be held to the standard they swear by.
French Secularism Loses Original Focus

French Secularism Loses Original Focus

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
Laïcité clashes with the realities of modern day France and its growing Muslim community, and is increasingly being used to infringe upon the rights of Muslim citizens.
Reflecting on Rwandan Genocide: 20 years

Reflecting on Rwandan Genocide: 20 years

April 6, 2014
International assistance is therefore necessary for all countries emerging from the perils of genocidal violence.
Harry's Take: Justice required for Sri Lankan war crimes

Harry’s Take: Justice required for Sri Lankan war crimes

February 10, 2014
The international community must hold the Sri Lanka's leaders accountable.
Online monitoring calls for international law

Online monitoring calls for international law

November 19, 2013
With the expansiveness of the Internet comes questions about its domain and regulation, which could be resolved by international laws.
Human Rights Council does not serve purpose

Human Rights Council does not serve purpose

November 18, 2013
The Human Rights Council is responsible “for promoting universal respect for the protection of all human rights.” Given this responsibility, the election of Saudi Arabia, China, Cuba and Russia is paradoxical.
Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

Transparency needed on drone strike casualties

October 23, 2013
Recent international reports of extensive civilian deaths in US drone strikes in Yemen and Pakistan serve as another tragic reminder of the civilian cost of targeted killings - and of the need for the US government to disclose the real number of causalities from drone attacks.
Al-Liby trial shows international equality

Al-Liby trial shows international equality

October 17, 2013
The trial of terror suspect Al-Liby, who was tried in New York this week, is a prime example of the growing equality in international law.
Capture of al-Liby complies with international law

Capture of al-Liby complies with international law

October 9, 2013
The decision to capture and try, rather than kill, suspected al-Qaeda leader and international criminal Anas al-Liby after last week's military raid in Tripoli is reflective of a growing positive trend against impunity.
U.K. withdrawal from the ECHR means withdrawal from the EU

U.K. withdrawal from the ECHR means withdrawal from the EU

October 2, 2013
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has indicated a potential withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights, which implies withdrawal from the European Union.