Politics

Thousands rally at the Lincoln Memorial days before Trump’s inauguration
Protestors from around the country gathered in Washington to voice their concerns for the new presidency at the People’s March.
Benjamin Austin, Conny Galvez, and Natalie Monga
• February 7, 2025

In downtown Washington, President Trump’s supporters celebrate, shiver and gloat
Thousands endured long lines and frigid temperatures celebrating Trump’s second inauguration.
Ben Ackman and Benjamin Austin
• January 22, 2025

In the shadow of the presidential election, Women’s Marchers seek hope from one another
The future of reproductive rights is murky. Still, activists are finding determination in solidarity.
Will Sytsma and Ben Ackman
• January 15, 2025

On the ballot
Ballot Initiative 83 seeks to implement ranked choice voting and semi-closed primaries in Washington.
Ava Ramsdale, Staff Editor
• December 3, 2024

Sending the vote home
Students navigate absentee ballot restrictions while voting in this year’s presidential election.
Kate Kessler, Staff Editor
• December 2, 2024

Earning the Youth Vote
Social media, organizing efforts and celebrity influence draw out young voters for the 2024 election.
Layla Younis, Staff Writer
• December 2, 2024

Students gather to watch election
Watch parties on campus screened live election coverage for large student audiences.
Ben Ackman, Multimedia Producer
• November 8, 2024

Professor Profile: Allan Lichtman
The art and science behind Lichtman's presidential predictions
Tom Langford and Jack Lunder
• October 25, 2024

How a Community Protests: GW Encampment memories remain after police clearing
While three protestors look back and praise the encampment, advocacy experts compare the encampment’s tactics to GW’s and MPD’s response
Caleb Ogilvie and Kalie Walker
• September 18, 2024

DC’s fight for statehood continues after centuries of advocacy
Taxation without representation, race and lobbying central to statehood movement
Kathryn Gilroy, Managing Editor
• May 6, 2024

Admissions on trial
Banning of race-conscious admissions affects diversity on campus
Kalie Walker, Staff Editor
• November 29, 2023

Rep. Jamie Raskin discusses polarization and Trump impeachment
Local DC station to stream SOC and KPU event video
Abigail Lynn Willliams, Staff Writer
• September 27, 2023
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