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Washington Square News

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

Washington Square News

Carson rhetoric on Muslims baseless

Carson rhetoric on Muslims baseless

Haomiao Han, Contributing Writer September 28, 2015
Carson's fear of a Muslim president underscores Islamophobia in the American political system. Legally and politically, religion should not discount anyone from being president.
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.
Children of undocumented immigrants deserve pathway to citizenship

Children of undocumented immigrants deserve pathway to citizenship

February 12, 2014
The United States government should work toward progressive immigration reform.
Tea Party film shows frightful side of government

Tea Party film shows frightful side of government

October 31, 2013
The Tea Party became the first political caucus to produce, write and direct its own feature length film.
U.S. needs grassroots movement besides Tea Party

U.S. needs grassroots movement besides Tea Party

October 30, 2013
With dysfunction running rampant in Washington, the American public needs a powerful grassroots movement that puts pressure on Congress to mobilize, not one that exacerbates the problem.
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.
Tea Party faction hurts GOP constituency

Tea Party faction hurts GOP constituency

Christina Coleburn, Contributing Columnist October 21, 2013
Staunch conservatives within the Republican party must mobilize against the Tea Party to remedy the internal problems of the GOP.
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
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.