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.
Living in New York, I enjoy a cost-effective and convenient way of traveling all over the city: urban railroads. Whenever I want to get to my favorite spot in Manhattan,…
Despite the ongoing celebration of National Women’s Month, the current legislative landscape and discussions across the United States present a challenging contrast, casting doubt on the country’s commitment to honoring…
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that the Constitution does not “confer a right to abortion.” Dobbs…
The run on Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) occurred in the blink of an eye. On Wednesday, March 8, SVB announced that it had sold $21 billion worth of securities, resulting…
Many people love going to sporting events in their hometown, especially for a team they love. It’s a great bonding experience, bringing different groups together for one goal: to root…
Economic interests and national security have long gone hand-in-hand in America’s economic orthodoxy— a phenomenon referred to as the military-industrial complex by President Eisenhower. The Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce…
Scattered rubble, blistered feet, empty stomachs, and a fear of the unknown. Millions of Ethiopian civilians’ worlds have been turned upside down as a result of a corrupted government. Starting…
February 28, 2023, unraveled in horrific fashion in Northern Greece when a passenger train, carrying 352 souls onboard, collided head-on with a freight train on the same track. The first…
After the fall of the Axis Powers in World War II, the United States found a new adversary in the rapidly growing Soviet Union, initiating the Cold War. The Cold…
In recent years, the debate surrounding women’s clothing in Iran has become a highly debated topic. The Iranian government mandates that all women, both citizens and foreign visitors, must wear…