What’s Next for Texas?
Beto O’Rourke, an El Paso native and Ted Cruz’s Democratic challenger for the United States Senate, took both Texas and the nation by storm in…
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November 13, 2018
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.
A Nation Lost
The Trump Administration has me feeling lost. It’s a familiar feeling, yet dishearteningly existential. At first, I was confused about its origins. But, over time,…
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November 13, 2018
The Rise and Fall of Eric Schneiderman
On May 7th of this year, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman was forced to resign amidst multiple allegations of physical assault against women.…
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November 13, 2018
Brazil’s Presidential Elections Call for Radical Changes
On October 7, 2018, Brazil held its presidential elections in which 13 candidates fought to win 50 +1 percent of the total votes; however, not…
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November 13, 2018
Global Health and Immigration Politics
Research into global health has mostly been thought of, up until now, as a relatively bipartisan issue. Research into the Human Genome has advanced, partially…
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November 13, 2018
A Comprehensive Guide to the 2018 US Midterm Elections
Today, the United States of America is officially holding its 2018 Midterm Elections. While these races have been the focus of a great deal of…
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November 6, 2018
Why the Missouri Senate Race is a Battle for the Entire Nation
Today, on election day, several races with national implications are still too close to call. One of those races is in the state of Missouri,…
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November 6, 2018
Can We Return to Civility?
Nowadays, the political climate only seems to worsen and polarize each day. Bitter, villainizing rhetoric; death threats; and politically-motivated violence is not uncommon.
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November 6, 2018
Who is the Real Enemy of the American People?
Since his tumultuous presidential campaign, Donald Trump has utilized rhetoric that has polarized the American public to a largely unprecedented extent. He ran his presidential…
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November 6, 2018
George Soros: The Man Who Broke the Bank of England
George Soros is often known as the man who broke the Bank of England, but he means different things to different people. The Chair of…
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November 6, 2018