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

Washington Square News

Anti-Trump Protests Are Powerful and Valid

Anti-Trump Protests Are Powerful and Valid

Emma Rudd, Contributing Writer November 17, 2016
To accuse the protesters of being baseless and unproductive is to deny the gravity of the bigotry against which we protest.
Brazilian Machismo Still Running Rampant Post-Impeachment

Brazilian Machismo Still Running Rampant Post-Impeachment

Cara Zambrano, Contributing Writer September 12, 2016
From the moment Rousseff reached the presidency, her decisions were always influenced by men.
Fiorina Is Anything but Feminist

Fiorina Is Anything but Feminist

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 28, 2016
The problem with thinking that any representation, even Fiorina's, is good representation is that it turns a serious need for representation into a form of political tokenism.
Rape Kit Processing Still Disappoints Survivors

Rape Kit Processing Still Disappoints Survivors

Annie Cohen, Staff Writer April 25, 2016
As the nation works to prevent and combat sexual assault, we must also work to better provide for the victims of these crimes.
NYU Law held a panel to talk about the mistreatment incarcerated women being pregnant in jail.

NYU Law Highlights Issues with Being Pregnant in Jail

Kate Howard, Contributing Writer March 30, 2016

Many women who are incarcerated are pregnant and are often mistreated while in prison, and the event held by NYU Law Students for Reproductive Justice on Wednesday hoped to shed...

Stay Out of Womens' Sex Lives, CDC

Stay Out of Womens’ Sex Lives, CDC

Paris Martineau, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
The CDC’s declaration puts the rights of a fetus that might not even exist before the rights of women everywhere. Perhaps if we served every shot with a complementary pregnancy test, or had a candy bowl full of Plan B next to the coat check, the CDC might feel more at ease.
Mallika Dutt is founder of, Breakthrough, a human rights organization striving to end violence against women and girls.

NYU alumna advocates for women’s rights

Diamond Naga Siu, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
NYU Law alumna Mallika Dutt reflects on her work as a human rights activist.
Gerardo Porteny Backal talks about the HeForShe movement in GCASL on Monday.

HeForShe promotes gender equality

Lexi Faunce, Contributing Writer March 3, 2015
Male and female NYU students gathered to stand up against the inequalities faced by women worldwide.

Panel explores women in academia

Ilana Berger, Contributing Writer October 7, 2014
NYU Law hosted a panel to discuss the role of women in academia.
Going Global: Saudi Arabian women’s rights violations still need attention

Going Global: Saudi Arabian women’s rights violations still need attention

April 11, 2014
The international negligence toward Saudi Arabia’s human rights record has gone on long enough.
Too many girls worldwide remain uncounted

Too many girls worldwide remain uncounted

March 26, 2014
It is time to urge U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer to take action by supporting the Girls Count Act of 2013.
Women's rights in Afghanistan lack attention

Women’s rights in Afghanistan lack attention

February 7, 2014
Afghan President Hamid Karzai impedes basic rights for women.