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Politics

What to do about gun violence

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

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.
The student-run Kennedy Political Union (KPU) and AU College Republicans cosponsored The Wonk of the Year event on March 21, awarded to John Kasich.

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

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

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...

Professor Jane Hall (right) interviews Congressman Steven Cohen (left) last night.

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.
Pete Buttigieg addresses the crowd at Politics and Prose last Sunday night.

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

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....

Montgomery County Police Officer, Chris Hackley, reads a statement ordering protestors to leave the public forum. Macedonia Baptist Church pastor Segun Adebayo, Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Salvin, and Lucile Perez refused to leave; they were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

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).
Courtesy of Kennedy Political Union

Bobby Seale, Black Panther Party co-founder discusses political activism

Taylor Sabol, Managing Editor • February 8, 2019

Bobby Seale, co-founder and chairman of the Black Panther Party, spoke with the American University community on Tuesday night about his experiences with black political activism. Student media had an...

William "Bill" Kristol, speaks to students about the bright side of our current political climate.

Sine Institute Fellow Bill Kristol, speaks about the bright side of current political climate

Kayla Benjamin, Copy Editor • February 6, 2019
The Political Theory Institute hosted the talk, titled “The Future of Conservatism and the Republican Party,” which focused on the present political atmosphere and its historical context.
Has the 2020 Campaign Trail Already Begun? : Elizabeth Warren comes to AU and talks foreign policy

Has the 2020 Campaign Trail Already Begun? : Elizabeth Warren comes to AU and talks foreign policy

Ian Gardner • December 12, 2018

“I hope she runs for president in 2020,” exclaimed freshman Jenna Whitaker as the crowded auditorium cleared out following a foreign policy address by Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Thursday, November 29,...

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