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Opinion: NYU urges you to vote, and so do I

As an international student, I applaud the NYU Votes campaign, but it’s up to you to go vote.

Valentina Plevisani, Staff Writer • October 7, 2022

The midterm elections are approaching, and if you’re an American citizen, this Nov. 8 it’s time for you to vote. Now is your time to elect who will make decisions on your behalf...

More NYU students arrested for voting rights protest outside White House

A group was arrested for civil disobedience in Washington, D.C., while demanding the Biden administration pass federal voting rights legislation.

Rachel Cohen, Deputy News Editor • November 18, 2021

Ten NYU students and one professor were arrested for civil disobedience in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 17. This was the second time in three weeks that an NYU group blocked pedestrian...

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...

Do Not Trust the Supreme Court to Protect Your Right to Vote

Last Monday, April 6, the Supreme Court refused to extend the absentee-ballot deadline in light of a global pandemic, reflecting Chief Justice Roberts’ long-held commitment to weaken voting rights.

Emily Dai, Deputy Opinion Editor • April 14, 2020

During these trying times of a global public health crisis, Wisconsin and the courts have failed to protect voters. The Supreme Court refused to extend the deadline for absentee...

Voting in New York Almost Got Harder

The deadline to register as a voter is approaching, but Governor Cuomo wanted it even earlier.

Alexandra Chan, Staff Writer • September 23, 2019

In early September, Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed changing the date of New York’s 2020 presidential primary from April to February, claiming he wanted to stress the importance...

Voting Should Be Mandatory in America

Henry Cohen, Contributing Writer • November 18, 2016

Among various other necessary reforms, it is time to join the ranks of the twenty-two nations that make voting mandatory for its citizens.

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.

Antiquated Voting Equipment Threatens Democracy

Akshay Prabhushankar, Deputy Opinion Editor • September 14, 2016

Prudently maintaining suitable voting equipment is to preserve the integrity of American democracy.

Does the American Election System Even Want You to Vote?

Sofia Pereira, Contributing Writer • September 9, 2016

The voting process may be a hassle, but it is up to us as dissatisfied members of this community to elect officials who will change the system.

Virginia Felon Voting Highlights Democratic Inconsistencies

Connor Borden, Staff Writer • April 24, 2016

The day each citizen enjoys full access to their inalienable civil liberties is the day the U.S. will know equity, and from there progress can march forward.

Voter Suppression Is Not a Clinton Conspiracy

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer • March 28, 2016

Instead of banding together in the face of this obvious voter suppression, members of the Democratic party have been spewing vitriol at each other, with some placing blame on Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the Democratic National Committee for these events. Rage against voter suppression should be directed towards national election reform, not used as political ammunition against fellow Democrats.

Too Much at Stake for Young Voter Apathy

Moshe Wander • March 22, 2016

The best way to enfranchise young voters is to connect the issues that young people care about to the importance of voting, researching the candidates and knowing how to vote. There is no easy formula for getting this done, but a student organization here at NYU is giving it a try.