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

Washington Square News

New York state Democrats failed to pass initiatives intended to expand voting rights. As a result, barriers to electoral participation will continue to be reinforced. (Photo by Katherine Chan)

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...

A volunteer wears a sticker saying "register to vote and then vote."

NYU Wants You to Vote

Meghna Maharishi, Contributing Writer September 25, 2018
NYU pushed for students to make their voices heard at the polls and register to vote on Tuesday.
Courtyard of the Brennan Center at NYU Law

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

Restrictive Voting Laws Extend Past the South

WSN Editorial Board October 12, 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.
After deciding whether to vote in New York or your home state, it is also important to cast your ballot on election day. Voting can be as simple as mailing in an absentee ballot

Don’t Let Your First Election Pass Without Voting

Maria Puertas, Contributing Writer September 6, 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

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

WSN Editorial Board April 12, 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’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.
Courtesy of Claire Stottlemyer

Political portrait: Claire Stottlemyer

October 26, 2012
Gallatin senior makes an impact on the presidential election, encouraging student voter participation.