Politics - AWOL

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...

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

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,...

Helter-Shelter: Motel living for D.C.’s homeless population

Lana Green • December 5, 2018

D.C.'s homeless face tough conditions in government-provided housing.

The District At Dawn: Decriminalizing sex work in D.C.

Taylor Sabol, Managing Editor • December 5, 2018

A spiritual successor to AWOL's Issue 10 cover story, "The District After Dark: Keeping Sex Work on the Street."

AU? #MeToo: Tackling sexual misconduct at AU

Katherine Long, Editor in Chief • December 5, 2018

Trigger Warning: Topics such as sexual assault and harassment will be discussed throughout the course of this article.

Inclusion Delusion: Students of color struggle with tokenism at AU

Chloe K. Li, Editor • December 5, 2018

Understanding the differences between dialogue and tokenism.

Passing: Multiracial identity in a divided America

Gwyneth Morgan, Podcaster, Writer • December 5, 2018

Exploring multiracial experiences in the modern political climate.

First World Problems: The West’s indifference towards the Rohingya crisis

Aqsa Rashid, Writer • December 5, 2018

Western media and governments give the crisis lip service, but little action.

Snap Into Focus: The fight for food security

Emily Martin • December 5, 2018

SNAP continues to run older legislations after Farm Bill expires.

Should Journalists Vote?

An ethical question in a toxic political climate

Katya Podkovyroff Lewis, Editor-In-Chief • November 6, 2018

The current political climate has been a result of cumulative tensions nationwide since the 2016 election. Today, in the midst of the 2018 midterms, voters will decide if a new light will...

Private politics

Intimate partner violence as a human rights violation

Taylor Sabol, Managing Editor • July 19, 2018

A new ruling by Attorney General Jeff Sessions may jeopardize domestic violence survivors’ ability to seek asylum within the United States.