Welcome to the Zeitgeist, the NYU Politics Society’s undergraduate opinion publication dedicated to providing a platform for students to learn about and engage with politics and current events.

An NBA in Disarray

While there has never been a shortage of morally questionable practices occurring among America’s sports leagues, the NBA has always made an effort to be the most progressive of the…

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Exchanging Election Ideas: What the US Can Learn from Brazil

Despite large-scale concern, Brazil’s recent election went smoothly, with a democratic transition of power and little-to-no trouble. Brazil’s recent political events bear a heavy resemblance to the United States. The…

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Realpolitiks of Gas Prices

President Biden is in a precarious situation. With midterms right around the corner, Democrats are projected to lose both the House and Senate. A significant reason why is voter’s wide…

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History Says Leave Haiti Alone

The United States military is on the brink of intervening in Haiti in order to “strengthen [Haiti’s] capacity to counter gangs and reestablish a stable security environment under the rule…

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Pakistan’s Undercover Queer Community

Since the institution of the Pakistani Penal Code of 1860 by the British Raj, Pakistan has prescribed extremely harsh penalties, such as death or imprisonment, for sodomy (sexual activity among…

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The Russia-Ukraine War, a Negotiated Settlement?

The Russia-Ukraine war is chaotically escalating, and the United States has a responsibility to bring it to an end as soon as humanly possible. This will undeniably infuriate many Ukrainians…

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