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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

Supreme Court needs to protect mentally disabled

March 4, 2014
Hall v. Florida represents an opportunity for the Supreme Court to improve its past decision in Atkins.
Federal law encompasses same-sex couples

Federal law encompasses same-sex couples

February 10, 2014
States should move forward and legalize same-sex marriage.
Supreme Court should rule against Hobby Lobby

Supreme Court should rule against Hobby Lobby

November 26, 2013
The Hobby Lobby is challenging the integrity of the Affordable Care Act.
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.
Supreme Court agenda might yield partisan rulings

Supreme Court agenda might yield partisan rulings

October 8, 2013
The Supreme Court returned in full force to the bench on Oct. 7 with a docket full of controversial topics.
Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision

Sexton, Lipton stray from NYU vision

September 17, 2013
It is clear that NYU President John Sexton and NYU Board of Trustees chair Martin Lipton have failed in their duties as university leaders and should resign immediately.
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University to await effects of Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

July 22, 2013
As the ramifications of Fisher v. University of Texas trickle down, NYU says it will continue to take affirmative action.
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SCOTUS gay marriage rulings spark new battles

June 27, 2013
The Supreme Court struck down DOMA on Wednesday, reinvigorating the battle for legal same-sex marriage especially among the youth.
France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

France legalizing gay marriage should be a wake up call for the U.S. on social reform

April 25, 2013
The U.S. should follow in France's footsteps and finally legalize gay marriage.
Same-sex marriage is consistent with conservative values

Same-sex marriage is consistent with conservative values

March 27, 2013
As marriage equality goes to the Supreme Court, the WSN editorial staff demonstrates contrary to popular belief, that same-sex marriage is consistent with conservative ideology.
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Cameras have rightful place in Supreme Court proceedings

February 22, 2013
Cameras should be allowed in our courtrooms.