To deem an entire class of speech as illegitimate, and not only illegitimate, but should be expectant of punishment, violence, and even the threat of ‘shutdown,’ as urged in multiple opinion articles published by WSN, is entirely antithetical to who we are as members of a university.
Emily Fong, Interactive Graphics Editor
• January 23, 2017
However, safe spaces are not meant to be entirely depoliticized. And they are certainly not meant to be co-opted by those who have privileges in order to block out political discussion.
Whether or not Rectenwald’s grievances were valid, his integrity has been challenged by the inaccuracy of his own narrative. His false allegations are evidence that he is not a misunderstood victim, but a hypocrite.
Coverage of Tuesday's TEDxNYU community event hosted by NYU Politics Professor Dr. Steven Brams over the shift in political power caused by the results of last Tuesday's election.
