On March 19th, 2014 The New School held an open forum to discuss its possible divestment from fossil fuels. The discussion was not about whether or not the university would divest, but rather how it would divest; should it approach divestment as an immediate action or a long-term strategy.
Tag: Social Justice
Accountability on Climate Change
University Leadership Should Support Fossil Fuel Divestment and Uphold our Values In January of this year, I joined a small group of students and faculty at a meeting…
Gimme Shelter
A Look at Policy Approaches to the City’s Homeless, New and Old With Reporting by: Charlotte Woods and Shawn Carrié If you walk down Sixth Ave. past 12th…
Battle of the Bathrooms
“I want to be able to go to the bathroom, and not think about going to the bathroom, and not having to be paranoid, or think about which…
Major Changes
Additions, subtractions, moves and mergers reshuffle programs across The New School With Reporting By: Shawn Carrié At one time, Eugene Lang College offered only one major—Liberal Arts. Fast…
Stand Your Ground and Tragic Acts of Injustice: Statement of Solidarity, Memorial, and Conversation
As a group of individuals committed to the affirmation of the dignity and value of all life, the Social Justice Committee of The New School is profoundly disappointed…