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Washington Square News

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

In defense of Sam Harris

In defense of Sam Harris

Jonathan Patrick Haynes, Staff Writer November 17, 2015
As Sam Harris sets out on a new Australian book tour, it is important that criticisms do not become downright dishonest.
U.S. prison practice of solitary confinement is torture

U.S. prison practice of solitary confinement is torture

October 7, 2013
In the wake of the death of Herman Wallace, the WSN Editorial Board makes the case that the US prison system's practice of isolation violates basic human rights and constitutes torture.
U.S. makes legal justification for illegal state practices

U.S. makes legal justification for illegal state practices

September 9, 2013
The US Department of Defense's recent responses to allegations of torture demonstrates a growing need to justify state practice through international law.