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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Student kneeling outside with a fist raised in the air outside of MGC during the rally.

Enough is Enough: AUSG & Antiracist Research & Policy Center Hold Rally

Michael Karlis, Web Director October 1, 2017

“Enough is enough” chanted a crowd of around 200 people on the steps of the Mary Graydon Center late Friday afternoon, two days after 10 posters of the Confederate flag with cotton attached to them...

Not Your Average Girls

Not Your Average Girls

Reina DuFore, Staff Editor March 30, 2017

Mawal Sidi and Meriam Salem are changing the way Muslim women are portrayed in media with one weapon—a camera. Through the creation of a web-series called Not Your Average, Sidi and Salem highlight the successes and experiences

Emma-Claire Martin, a junior at American University and President of Student-Worker Alliance.

Fighting for Workers’ Rights One Protest at a Time

Aya Elamroussi March 22, 2017

Emma-Claire Martin has been fighting the food service company Aramark since she was young. In the seventh grade, Martin marched to a school board meeting at her Rutledge, Pennsylvania. middle school with a power point presentation demanding healthier food from Aramark, who catered their lunches.

Empathy Across Ideologies

Adam Jamieson January 25, 2017

Adam may not agree with the majority of people who attended the Women's March on Washington, but he chose stand up for his beliefs without impeding others. 

A Red Among All The Pink

Aya Elamroussi January 22, 2017

The Women’s March on Washington was crashed by a young Trump supporter holding a sign with “TRUMP” written in bold black print. Surrounded by a sea of pink hats and “pussy grabs back” signs,...

The Trump Resistance

Michael Brest January 22, 2017

The day after Donald Trump officially became the 45th president of the United States, hundreds of thousands of protesters took to D.C.’s streets to express their fear over many statements the real estate...

AU Dems Prepare to March

Antoinette D’Addario January 21, 2017

While thousands gathered at Donald Trump’s inauguration, whether to cheer or protest, members of American University’s Democrats gathered in a small room in the McDowell Hall to prepare for the Women’s...

Faces In The Crowd

Leo Versel January 21, 2017

Two passionate Donald Trump supporters reflect on Barack Obama’s presidency and discuss their hopes for the nation during Trump’s

Tensions Flare, Protestors Unite

Tensions Flare, Protestors Unite

Laura Saini January 21, 2017

Tensions ran high at Trump's Inauguration but that didn't stop people from protesting; in fact it brought them together. 

A Mother's Pride

Morgan Crabtree January 21, 2017

Laura Hayes patiently waits for her son to march in the Inauguration parade.

Worth the Trip

Sara Winegardner January 21, 2017

Two girls from Appalachian State University traveled to D.C. to see Donald Trump take the oath of office. 

Opinion ||: I’m With Her: Progressive and Passionate About Clinton

Opinion ||: I’m With Her: Progressive and Passionate About Clinton

Pamela Huber May 16, 2016

Why Clinton deserves the Democratic nomination over Sanders

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