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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

Immigration policy benefits states

WSN Editorial Board February 18, 2015
States should not stand in the way of immigration reform.

Presidential policies deserve more discussion

WSN Editorial Board February 17, 2015

In an effort to promote signing up for health care under the Affordable Care Act, BuzzFeed released a lighthearted video called “Things Everybody Does But Doesn’t Talk About,...

Obama must act on immigration reform

Obama must act on immigration reform

April 8, 2014
President Barack Obama should use his authority to put an end to unreasonable deportation for minor offenses.
Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

Midterm campaigning reflects political hypocrisy

April 2, 2014
Compromise can only occur if representatives articulate consistent beliefs that benefit citizens.

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.
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‘Cosmos’ returns to primetime with a big bang

March 11, 2014
Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts Fox's new educational science program, featuring stunning visuals and interesting facts.
[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?
Infrastructure repair requires federal push

Infrastructure repair requires federal push

February 27, 2014
Obama’s announcement yesterday quietly ushers in a new wave of stimulus for the nation’s decrepit infrastructure.
U.S. should set example for Uganda

U.S. should set example for Uganda

February 18, 2014
Obama's stance on same-sex marriage should be uniform.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: State of the Union address

January 30, 2014
Our opinion team breaks down some of Obama's State of the Union address.
U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

U.S. surveillance causes problems with allies

October 23, 2013
The U.S. international surveillance reach has caused mistrust among major European allies.
Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

Though Congress averts default, dangerous precedent set

October 17, 2013
Based on the government shutdown, our political system seems to be indefinitely fragmented