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

Militarizing Mexico and the Fight for Democracy

The war on drugs in México has been a campaign marred by setbacks, failures, and tragedy. As a response to the growing violence from organized crime in the country, president…

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What’s Wrong with Presidential Debates?

Ever since Richard Nixon sweat under the bright lights in 1960, televised debates have played a major role in each presidential election cycle. From the primary contests to the general…

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