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

Washington Square News

Robot Redistricting Could Be Antidote to Gerrymandering

Robot Redistricting Could Be Antidote to Gerrymandering

Akshay Prabhushankar, Staff Writer March 4, 2016
Through gerrymandering, senators and representatives are spending their time in office — positions without term limits — plotting how to preserve power for the next decade rather than actually legislating. Luckily, the technology of the 21st century means we now have the means to impartially automate the redistricting process.
Qualified Immunity Must Go

Qualified Immunity Must Go

Matthew Perry, Contributing Writer March 3, 2016
Qualified immunity is a dangerous and unfair loophole in our police code, and if we respect ourselves and our sovereignty at all, we must remove it.
Battle Over Abortion Reignites in the Supreme Court

Battle Over Abortion Reignites in the Supreme Court

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer February 29, 2016
The sole purpose of abortion practice standard laws and other iterations of them all over the country is to restrict women’s access to abortions by shutting down abortion clinics that fail to meet ridiculous, arbitrary standards.
With His Passing, Scalia Leaves Senseless Sycophants

With His Passing, Scalia Leaves Senseless Sycophants

Richard Shu, Opinion Editor February 16, 2016
Scalia was the best of the bad bunch. He forced his opposition to rethink their positions and develop their arguments rigorously and thoughtfully. Before activists celebrate his passing, they should realize that Scalia possessed many gifts that his sycophants lack.
The NYU Law School hosted a conversation with Supreme Justice Sonia Sotomayor on February 8.

Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor Returns to NYU

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer February 9, 2016
Supreme Court Justice and former adjunct professor Sonia Sotomayor came to NYU Law on Monday evening to discuss the decline of juries in civil court proceedings.
#ShoutYourAbortion's bravery born of necessity

#ShoutYourAbortion’s bravery born of necessity

Elizabeth Moore, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
The #ShoutYourAbortion campaign is a welcome addition in the national conversation concerning reproductive rights.
Dialogue about abortion necessary

Dialogue about abortion necessary

Lena Rawley, Staff Columnist October 24, 2014

After over 40 years of abortion being a legal medical procedure, Americans still have difficulty with conversations about abortion. When women try to talk about their experiences...

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Students must fight partisanship by voting

Christina Coleburn, Opinion Editor October 1, 2014
Young Americans’ activism to promote civic engagement demonstrates that students can empower themselves through the political process.
Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina’s Case: University policies should reflect First Amendment rights

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor April 13, 2014
Enrolling in college should not equate to abdicating freedom of speech.
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.
Mississippi must follow federal abortion laws when creating its own

Mississippi must follow federal abortion laws when creating its own

April 3, 2014
The war on women has been firmly established in Mississippi.
[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby

[VIDEO] Op Ed Live: Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby

March 28, 2014
Should the focus of the Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby case be women's rights or religious liberty?