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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

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

Washington Square News

Curtailing the Endless Military-Industrial Complex

Curtailing the Endless Military-Industrial Complex

Military contractors have exploited Washington insiders through lobbying and overcharging since the days of Eisenhower, often at the expense of U.S. troops and taxpayers. This grifting must end.
Kevin Kurian, Staff Writer April 2, 2020

The United States’ military spending has reached $934 billion dollars, outpacing all other industrialized countries in a period of official peacetime. The fact that this year’s...

Iran Deal opposition based on arms deals

Iran Deal opposition based on arms deals

Frank Mello-Morales, Contributing writer September 14, 2015
Opposition to the Iran Deal can be hidden in financial interests in the military-industrial complex, and it's up to journalists to expose these links.
Hagel makes responsible proposals for military

Hagel makes responsible proposals for military

February 25, 2014
Congress must follow Hagel's suggested spending on defense.
Anthropologist rightfully denounces militarization

Anthropologist rightfully denounces militarization

February 27, 2013
Top anthropologist Marshall Sahlins’ resignation from the National Academy of Sciences brings up questions of scientific goals and application.