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

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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

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

We Need to Talk About Native American Voting Rights

Cole Stallone, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
With the 2018 midterm elections underway, staff writer Cole Stallone examines why Native American voting rights are a long-neglected problem in the United States that deserve our attention and activism.
Graphic by Tony Wu.

New York Prepares for Pivotal Elections

Ahead of Tuesday’s midterms, a preview of the races most pertinent to the NYU community.
Alex Domb, News Editor November 5, 2018
Ahead of Tuesday’s midterms, a preview of the races most pertinent to the NYU community.
Cecile Richards (right), activist and former President of Planned Parenthood, had a sit-down conversation with NYU Professor Mitchell Moss on Tuesday.

Former Planned Parenthood President Speaks at NYU

Meghna Maharishi, Deputy News Editor October 4, 2018
Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards visits NYU to discuss how women can make an impact in the upcoming midterm elections.
NYUs Washington Square campus falls within the 66th state assembly district.

After Contentious Primaries, NYU Sets Sights on November Elections

Ben Davis, Contributing Writer September 20, 2018
With midterm elections coming up, NYU students and staff weigh in with their predictions and thoughts.
College Democrats and Republicans Prep for Election Season

College Democrats and Republicans Prep for Election Season

As elections approach, a preview of what student Republicans and Democrats have planned this semester.
Jared Peraglia and Mansee Khurana September 18, 2018
As elections approach, a preview of what student Republicans and Democrats have planned this semester.
New York Primary Elections are happening tomorrow. Candidates, from left to right: Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon running for the state governor; Kathy Hochul and Jumaane Williams running for lieutenant governor; Leecia Eve, Letitia James, Sean Patrick Maloney and Zephyr Teachout running for attorney general.

How You Can Vote in the Sept. 13 Primary Election

Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
Alex Domb, News Editor September 12, 2018
Here's how and where to vote in the primary elections.
How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

How the Anonymous Op-Ed Should Move Us to Action

Hanna Khosravi, Deputy Opinion Editor September 10, 2018
An opinion writer shares her perspective on why last week's inflammatory New York Times Op-Ed from a "senior official" in the Trump White House, and former President Barack Obama's subsequent speech at the University of Illinois, should serve as energy and encouragement for young people to get out and vote this November.
Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Your Hometown Needs Your Vote

Ali Zimmerman, Deputy Opinion Editor April 23, 2018
Make your vote count and register to vote in your home state before the upcoming midterm elections in November.
TEDxNYU talks approval voting

TEDxNYU talks approval voting

Rebecca Spalding, Staff Writer November 12, 2014
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.
LIVE STREAM: Midterm Elections 2014

LIVE STREAM: Midterm Elections 2014

November 4, 2014

Courtesy of ABC News

NYU should promote higher voter turnout

WSN Editorial Board November 4, 2014
Universities can and should play an active role in encouraging students to get to the polls.
Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Modern democracy defense prevents progress

Dan Moritz-Rabson October 28, 2014
Americans must embrace government evolution. Change will come from a rethinking of established politics.