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Time to Take a Step Forward With Gun Control

Time to Take a Step Forward With Gun Control

Jacob Bass, Contributing Writer October 5, 2017
I was dumbfounded by how normative our current reality has become. Over the past decade or so, it has become an unfortunate expectation of the United States to be met by the news of yet another devastating, yet avoidable, tragedy.
The Arts Issue: Political Art

The Arts Issue: Political Art

Jordan Reynolds, Arts Editor October 5, 2017
Politics and art are connected in inextricable ways — the nuances of each are explored in this issue.
Top 10 SNL Political Sketches

Top 10 SNL Political Sketches

Lily Dolin, Staff Writer October 5, 2017
Staff Writer Lily Dolin shares her personal Top 10 political sketches from "Saturday Night Live."
A History of Political TV

A History of Political TV

Anubhuti Kumar, Highlighter Editor October 4, 2017
WSN explores TV political dramas throughout the years, focusing on how the ever-changing administrations and political climate affect these.
Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough

Democrats Calling for Unity Isn’t Enough

Melanie Pineda, Staff Writer October 2, 2017
By not taking a strong stance on border patrol policies, and on race-driven issues such as police brutality, the Democratic Party is practically begging for division rather than the ‘unity’ they have been desperately calling for since the 2016 Presidential election.
NFL Kneeling for Selfish Reasons

NFL Kneeling for Selfish Reasons

September 28, 2017
The timing of this NFL kneeling event demonstrates the selfishness of NFL players and owners. By kneeling after President Trump’s comments, they have made protesting the national anthem about them.
It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

It’s Time to Bring Morality Back to the Ballot Box

Alison Zimmerman, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
But when deeds of aggression and crude misogyny aren’t enough to sway our vote, where can we turn to direct the moral conversation and condemn violence?
Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Despite Decades of False Alarm, North Korea is No Joke

Wayne Chen, Contributing Writer September 28, 2017
Yet, no matter how much people struggle to take Kim Jong-un and U.S. president Donald Trump seriously, the threat this time around cannot be ignored, and the slightest strategical mistake will lead to a serious catastrophe.
Rudy Song's parents identify very differently politically. He was influenced by them, but is also independent in his beliefs.

NYUDC Political Portraits: Ryan Trumbauer

Emily Fagel, Staff Writer September 27, 2017
This week our columnist interviews member of the NYU College Democrats Ryan Trumbauer. They talk about where his political ideologies stemmed from, his thoughts on the political environment on campus and how to become more engaged at NYU.
We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

We Should Politicize Natural Disasters

Paola Nagovitch, Contributing Writer September 26, 2017
Politicizing natural disasters is controversial, yet necessary. Natural disasters highlight the shortcomings of governments and elected officials, the failures of society as an influential collective and the deficiency of institutions.
Trump Disregards Military Members

Trump Disregards Military Members

Theo Wayt, Contributing Writer September 25, 2017
The rhetoric of war may seem noble and glorious to power-drunk leaders like Trump, and his proposal to nuke ISIS may appeal to his horribly-misguided supporters, but war itself is far more than macho mouthing-off.
Political Correctness Is A Polite Way Of Saying “Stop Thinking”

Political Correctness Is A Polite Way Of Saying “Stop Thinking”

Mert Erenel, Contributing Writer September 21, 2017
Political correctness is not a negotiation. It is a monopoly on truth and language with a set of principles that compels you to act and speak in a particular way, which you had no part of agreeing to.