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.
María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Oct. 10th, 2025 for “[keeping] the flame of democracy burning amidst a growing darkness,” sparking criticism…
Is the flood of investment in AI a bubble? Even industry leaders seem to begin to worry about the possibility of overzealous investor expectations while…
While most Americans will be quick to assume that Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s religion and home state automatically render him a conservative Republican, this rising…
Journalism is dying. We already knew that. And no, I’m not talking about the receding number of people entering and staying in the field; I’m talking…
To anyone keeping a pulse on the English-speaking comedy scene, it’s pretty evident at this point that the Riyadh Comedy Festival was supposed to be a…
Society’s desire for a sustainable future is yet again at risk, and the culprit is Western greed. While the United States and its allies debate costs,…
Republicans are losing at their own blame game. As the government shutdown freezes Washington, public opinion has shifted dramatically in favor of Democrats. But, the fight…
Things are starting to heat up in New Jersey’s gubernatorial race after the federal government released an unredacted military personnel report of Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill. …
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, donning a sombrero and a handlebar mustache, stands alongside Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who remarks that “nobody likes Democrats anymore.”…
When people consider fighting climate change, usual everyday actions come to mind. Recycling folded cardboard, reducing plastic usage, and using public transportation are all often…