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De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

De Blasio political maneuvers admirable

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief March 9, 2015
Mayor de Blasio's recent protest against the St. Patrick's Day parade are indicative of a larger positive trend in highly political New York mayors.
 Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Scientific Advisory Board needs more independent scientists

Ryan Najjar, Contributing Columnist December 5, 2014
A thriving energy industry is useless when the earth and people that support it suffer in its name.

Term limits valuable for NY ethics reform

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board October 20, 2014
At an NYU event, NY Gov. candidate Rob Astorino advocated for term limit reform, a notable suggestion for ethics reform.
Rep. Paul Davis loses ground in Kansas

Rep. Paul Davis loses ground in Kansas

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist October 20, 2014
While Davis could still emerge victorious in the KS gubernatorial race, Brownback now appears to be a modest favorite.
From left to right: Michael Waldman, Alex Wagner, Robert George and David Corn discuss the lack of enthusiasm for the upcoming elections.

Midterms, Obama’s record debated

Marita Vlachou, Deputy News Editor October 15, 2014
An event was held on Oct. 14 to discuss the importance of the upcoming midterm elections.
Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Stigma around politicians’ sexuality unwarranted

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 3, 2014
Politicians should be judged without consideration of their sexuality.
Individual factors may sink Senate Democrats

Individual factors may sink Senate Democrats

Johnpaul Baratta, Contributing Columnist September 15, 2014
State-level factors will play an integral role in this November's Senate elections.
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De Blasio, Bartiromo examine city issues at Skirball Center

April 18, 2014
De Blasio answered questions from Bartiromo about his first 100 days as mayor and how he plans to overcome several challenges facing the city.
Going Global: Prison Rape Elimination Act standards not demanding enough

Going Global: Prison Rape Elimination Act standards not demanding enough

April 4, 2014
Human Rights Watch released a landmark report in 2001, “No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons."
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Republican Chairman Cox visits NYU for town hall

February 21, 2014
Edward Cox, the chairman of the New York State Republican Party, came to speak to the NYU College Republicans on Feb. 20.
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Sochi Winter Olympics to commence amid controversy

February 6, 2014
These games promise to be memorable despite the political furor they've caused.