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

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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

Sexism toward Wendy Davis revives war on women

Sexism toward Wendy Davis revives war on women

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor February 3, 2014
Critiques of Senator Wendy Davis are wrongly aimed at her gender.
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GOP chairman Daniel Isaacs speaks at College Republicans event

November 22, 2013
New York City's GOP chairman Daniel Isaacs spoke at Kimmel last night.
Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

Senate Democrats should apply nuclear option in face of Republican obstructionism

November 20, 2013
Following Senate Republicans' third consecutive filibuster of an Obama-appointed judicial nominee, it is time for Democrats to strip the obstructionist party of the power to stop a yes-no vote.
Hastert rule shows need for congressional reform

Hastert rule shows need for congressional reform

October 23, 2013
Given the recent government shutdown, the Hastert rule reveals why changes to procedural rules in Congress are desperately needed.
Christie must shift social issue position for 2016 bid

Christie must shift social issue position for 2016 bid

October 22, 2013
By accepting same-sex marriage, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is taking the necessary steps toward a 2016 presidential bid.
Obamacare website glitches do not reflect problems in the law

Obamacare website glitches do not reflect problems in the law

October 21, 2013
The technical problems of Obama’s health care website are not emblematic of the Affordable Care Act’s system of providing medical coverage.
Tea Party actions have crippled basic government functions

Tea Party actions have crippled basic government functions

October 1, 2013
Rather than working with their counterparts to fuse a compromise between two ideologies, a faction of the GOP has effectively muted a democratically elected voice and has significantly compromised legislative efficiency.
GOP push for government shutdown shows irresponsibility

GOP push for government shutdown shows irresponsibility

September 22, 2013
A potential government shutdown over Obamacare is absurd and reveals congressional Republicans' disregard for the American public.
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Wendy Davis too smart for Texas

September 18, 2013
Democrat Wendy Davis should run for governor in Texas — after all, the last time a red state had a Democratic governor, it thrived.
Paranoia in Congress prevents sensible gun laws

Paranoia in Congress prevents sensible gun laws

March 10, 2013
Gun control controlled by lobbyists and less by practicality.
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Democrat or Republican: Are either the right choice?

September 25, 2012
In a disappointingly flawed two-party system, opinion editor Chris Dinardo encourages straying from this idea and pursuing his idea of true democracy.