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Editorial: New York Democrats failed to protect voting rights

New York Republicans launched a well-funded campaign to defeat voting rights ballot initiatives. Democrats did not respond with the same effort or coordination. As a result, barriers to electoral participation, particularly for young people, will be upheld.

WSN Editorial Board • November 15, 2021

New York Democrats failed to launch a coordinated campaign to protect voting rights through ballot Proposals 3 and 4 this November, leading to their rejection by voters. As New...

NYU Wants You to Vote

Meghna Maharishi, Contributing Writer • September 26, 2018

NYU pushed for students to make their voices heard at the polls and register to vote on Tuesday.

Brennan Center Sues U.S. Department of Justice

Victor Porcelli, Deputy News Editor • August 26, 2018

The Brennan center sues the Justice Department for information regarding voter registration.

Presidential Election Overshadows Local Ones

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer • October 31, 2016

NYU students talk about whether or not they are interested in local elections in light of the Presidential election.

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board • October 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.

Don’t Let Your First Election Pass Without Voting

Maria Puertas, Contributing Writer • September 7, 2016

WSN provides a student voter's handbook with important tips, tricks and deadlines for successfully voting this coming November.

New York Must Reform Voter Registration to Include Those Registered as Independent

WSN Editorial Board • April 13, 2016

With a primary that excludes Independents and a registration system that discriminates against them, New York State primary voting combines the worst of all worlds.

Christina’s Case: Townhall misleads on voter indentification

Christina Coleburn, Deputy Opinion Editor • March 24, 2014

The conservative news outlet makes a faulty argument about Democrats' view of voter ID laws.

Political portrait: Claire Stottlemyer

October 26, 2012

Gallatin senior makes an impact on the presidential election, encouraging student voter participation.