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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

The Supreme Court of the United States is currently in debate over employers can fire LGBTQ+ individuals because of their sexual or gender identity. (Staff Photo by Marva Shi)

Students Fear Upcoming Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ Workplace Discrimination

With a majority-conservative Supreme Court, students are not confident that LGBTQ workers will remain protected from discrimination.
Lisa Cochran, Deputy News Editor Oct 15, 2019

After the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments for three labor discrimination cases on the grounds of transgender identity and sexuality last week, members of NYU’s LGBTQ community...

New Yorkers hit the streets this week to protest in support of Dr. Ford.

New York City Protesters Unite Against Kavanaugh

New Yorkers took to the street to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Jared Peraglia, Contributing Writer Oct 3, 2018
In the wake of last week's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, New Yorkers took to the streets to protest the pending confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh.
Some students started lining up at 1.30 p.m. for Ruth Bader Ginsburgs 4.30 p.m. event at NYU Law.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Speaks at NYU Law School

Alex Domb, Deputy News Editor Feb 6, 2018
84-year old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a progressive judicial icon, spoke at NYU Law on Monday afternoon.
RJ Khalaf, president of the NYU Muslim Student Association, spoke at the Emergency Rally Against the Muslim Ban today in Kimmel Center.

Muslim Students and Allies Rally After Trump Travel Ban Upheld

Sakshi Venkatraman, Deputy News Editor Dec 5, 2017
Sixteen NYU groups jointly held an emergency rally against the Supreme Court's upholding of Donald Trump's "Muslim Ban."
Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board Oct 13, 2016
Until New York reforms its own voting process, state officials have no legitimate argument to make against conservative state legislatures taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.
Constitution should not serve partisan agenda

Constitution should not serve partisan agenda

Richard Shu, Deputy Copy Chief Feb 2, 2015
Conservative standpoints on the Supreme Court are limiting its effectiveness.

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