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Jacquelyn Taylor is a professor of Nursing and Medicine in the Rory Meyers College of Nursing who was recently nominated to the National Academy of Medicine. (Via NYU)

NYU Professor Who Researches Health Disparities Among Minorities Appointed to National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Jacquelyn Taylor, a professor of Health Equity at NYU Meyers, is one of two nurses to be selected and the only NYU faculty member chosen this year.
Alexandria Johnson, Deputy News Editor November 12, 2019

Rory Meyers professor Jacquelyn Taylor was selected as one of 100 new members of the National Academy of Medicine, one of the most respected achievements in the field of health,...

The Unintended Costs of Obama’s Presidential Power Expansion

The Unintended Costs of Obama’s Presidential Power Expansion

Mack DeGeurin, Contributing Writer January 31, 2017
While Obama’s decision to rely on executive orders during a gridlocked Congress may have led to successful policy measures, his actions have in effect paved the way and set the precedent for a vast and dangerous overreach of executive power by President Trump.
Despite Garland's Moderacy, Blood Will Spill

Despite Garland’s Moderacy, Blood Will Spill

Connor Borden, Contributing Writer March 21, 2016
The most beneficial and just course of action is to give Garland their complete and unbiased consideration, though this would require right-wingers to abandon their adamant opposition. With pressing cases to be heard by the highest court in the nation, the United States Supreme Court needs its ninth seat filled with fresh ears and the moxie to propel the court out of stagnancy.

Anger over undocumented students misguided

WSN Editorial Board, Editorial Board November 24, 2014
Regardless of opinions on immigration policy, passions must be tempered with pragmatism.
Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Obama fails to comprehend Iraq instability

Dan Moritz-Rabson, Contributing Columnist September 16, 2014
It appears Obama is repeating his predecessor's mistakes in Iraq.

Republican gamesmanship hurts struggling minimum wage workers

May 1, 2014
A bill to raise the minimum wage was blocked in Congress.
Omar's Oration: Ginsburg should retire with Obama in office

Omar’s Oration: Ginsburg should retire with Obama in office

April 8, 2014
Ginsburg should leave while Obama still has the chance to nominate another justice.

Success of Obamacare contingent on youth

April 2, 2014
Young Americans — who remain largely uninsured — still approve of Obamacare.

Wall Street’s excess frustrates income inequality efforts

March 13, 2014
Because Congress seems reluctant to cooperate with minimum wage reform, Wall Street shareholders must step up.

Social media critical to policy implementation

March 12, 2014
Obama should continue to use the Internet as an outlet to promote policy.
Intelligence capabilities must heed individual liberties

Intelligence capabilities must heed individual liberties

March 12, 2014
The balance between collective security and personal freedom must be maintained.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: U.S. Response to Ukraine

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: U.S. Response to Ukraine

March 7, 2014
Why has the West been so tepid in its response to the unfolding crisis in Ukraine?