From The Square

Pride, Controversy, and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

After a contentious May, Pride Month has finally begun. Typically, June is marked by rainbow-tinted advertisements, but brands have been slow to celebrate Pride this year. As debates around trans… READ MORE

Required Reading: Jewish American Heritage Month

To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, we’re looking at some of the remarkable stories that have shaped Jewish American life. From the Jewish Deli to Lincoln’s armies, these five books… READ MORE

Required Reading: Mental Health Awareness Month

This Mental Health Awareness Month, NYU Press invites you to look at mental health in ways you might have not considered before. These books range from strategies to improve your… READ MORE

Required Reading: Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

This AAPI Heritage Month, we’re taking a look at the diverse experiences of over 25 million Americans. Some books share the exceptional accomplishments of AAPI individuals, while others highlight the… READ MORE

Resettlement in a Shaming State

by Sara Salman This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War. Declared in 2003 as part of the War on Terror, the Iraq War is a catastrophe, a… READ MORE

Still Trying to Make Sense of the Midterm Elections? Consider the Impact of These Frustrating Changes to Your State’s Voting Laws.

November 8, 2022

by Don Waisanen, Sonia R. Jarvis and Nicole A. Gordon If you are an eligible voter heading to the polls this November, you may need to ready yourself for some maddening and confusing… READ MORE

How Jailhouse Informants Contribute to Wrongful Convictions (And What to Do About It) by Jeffrey S. Neuschatz and Jonathan M. Golding

November 1, 2022

A recent series of cases in Tampa, FL illustrate a problem facing the legal system in the US—theuse of jailhouse informants. Jailhouse informants are witnesses who testify in a criminal… READ MORE