Politics - AWOL

James Obergefell on the Future of LGBTQ+ Equality

The plaintiff of the landmark Supreme Court case legalizing same-sex marriage discusses his experience with queer activism and how to improve LGBTQ+ equality.

Katherine Long and Shane Matheu Ryden • September 10, 2019

The Kennedy Political Union presented “KPU: An Evening with James Obergefell,” giving AU students the chance to hear his story live. Over four years ago, on June 26, 2015, Obergefell v. Hodges fell...

Climate Action Protesters Host Democratic Debate Watch Party at DNC Protest

Sasha Fernandez • June 27, 2019

The Sunrise Movement, a climate change political action group, hosted a watch party for the first Democratic presidential debate outside the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in Washington...

Finding Common Ground Through the Arts: the Cato Institute’s First Exhibit

Kaela Roeder • April 18, 2019

The new art exhibition is meant to provide a space for people to discuss their differences in a common and calm space.

What to do about gun violence

Kayla Benjamin, Copy Editor • April 9, 2019

Of the new March for Our Lives (MFOL) AU chapter’s 11 student board members, two spoke of their own experiences with gun violence and three mentioned having friends or family that had experienced gun violence.

Shining a Light on Unconventional Activism

LUMXN shines light on womxn and work in their communities

Kaela Roeder • April 4, 2019

LUMXN, a new zine from the American University Student Government Women’s Initiative, had its launch party on Friday, March 23.

2019 Wonk of the Year awarded to John Kasich

Former Ohio governor, congressman, and Republican presidential candidate from the 2016 election

Katya Podkovyroff Lewis • March 29, 2019

Saying he was honored to be Wonk of the Year, Kasich said that he loves speaking at college campuses because he wants all the students to do well and “realize their hopes and dreams.”

Alexander Hamilton Society holds ‘Emerging Technology’ debate

Maaz Qureshi • March 26, 2019

American University’s Alexander Hamilton Society held an event last week on campus to discuss the variety of foreign threats against the US and the importance of Automated Intelligence and cybersecurity have on those threats.

University faculty and students react to United Methodist Church continuing ban on LGBTQ+ clergy

Chloe K. Li, Editor • March 7, 2019

American University released a statement February 26 affirming its support for the LGBTQ community, following a February 25 vote to ban gay and trans clergy from the United Methodist Church. The vote...

Marijuana and Student Debt: Congressman Steve Cohen comes to AU and gives a Glimpse into the Future of Congress Beyond the Trump Presidency

Ian Gardner • March 1, 2019

Congressmen Steven Cohen was interviewed by School of Communications Professor Jane Hall last night in a conversation about the future of Congress at the American University.

Unlikely presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at Politics & Prose

The mayor of South Bend Ind., discusses his book "Shortest Way Home"

Grace Vitaglione, Podcast Director • February 23, 2019

Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Ind., spoke to a crowd in the Politics and Prose bookstore on Sunday night about his book “Shortest Way Home” and the possibility of his run for the presidency. While...

SPA gallery shows injustice of juvenile imprisonment

Grace Vitaglione, Podcast Director • February 21, 2019

Photographs of incarcerated youth are now on display in the halls of the School of Public Affairs at American University, showcasing images from dozens of adolescent detention centers across the country....

Locals protest to protect historically black cemetery, three arrested

Braeden Waddell • February 21, 2019

On Wednesday, February 6th, three people were charged with disorderly conduct after refusing to cease protesting during a public meeting at the Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC).