Editorial Review

Is Bernie Still Presidential? A Chat with NYU for Bernie Supporters
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Is Bernie Still Presidential? A Chat with NYU for Bernie Supporters

Many say that New York University is one of the most liberal universities in the United States. Safely nestled in a traditionally blue state, New York City itself has been an active participant in many progressive movements, from women’s rights, to gay rights, to gun reform protests. As a result, NYU students enjoy the opportunity to be as politically involved as they want. NYU’s liberal leanings, however, are not monolithic.

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October 16, 2019
The Problem of Race-Neutral Policies in a Race-Conscious Society
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The Problem of Race-Neutral Policies in a Race-Conscious Society

On Tuesday, October 1st, U.S. District Judge Allison D. Burroughs ruled in favor of Harvard University in one of the most high-profile cases on affirmative action in recent years. Her decision put a halt to a legal battle that started in 2014. The leader of the advocacy group “Students for Fair Admissions” (SFFA) Edward Blum sued Harvard on the grounds that the university discriminated against Asian-American applicants in the admissions process.

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October 16, 2019
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A Liberal Voice in the Republican Party: Bill Weld

Bill Weld at a Johnson-Weld Rally in 2016, photo courtesy of Vanity Fair As the impeachment process drags on, many are looking with increasing anxiety towards the outcome of the…

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October 16, 2019
Can the Democrats Fix America’s Student Debt Crisis?
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Can the Democrats Fix America’s Student Debt Crisis?

In their respective campaigns to beat President Donald Trump in the next election cycle, Democratic candidates have proposed disruptive legislative ideas as part of their campaign slogans addressing America’s out of control student-debt ($1.5 trillion), largest outstanding consumer debt other than mortgages.

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October 16, 2019
Officer Guyger Sentenced 10 Years, Now What?
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Officer Guyger Sentenced 10 Years, Now What?

Amber Guyger shot an unarmed 28-year-old black man, Botham Jean, on September 6th, 2018. What followed was outrage, confusion, and anguish. At the time, Guyger was a police officer with a track record of inappropriate and offensive text messages and online posts.

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October 8, 2019
A Bad Week in Paris
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A Bad Week in Paris

At three o’clock in the afternoon, on the last day of September, a whole country stood in silence. Jacques Chirac was the President of France from 1995 to 2007, and before that served as the Prime Minister of France, the Mayor of Paris, the Minister of the Interior, and in several other prominent political posts.

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October 8, 2019
California College Athletes Will Be Able to Make Money
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California College Athletes Will Be Able to Make Money

College sports is a billion-dollar industry, with top schools like Texas A&M generating over $190 million in sports revenue, according to Business Insider.

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October 8, 2019