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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

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Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Critical. Subversive. Irrepressible.

AWOL

Orwell Deleted His Facebook Page

Kelcie Pegher November 11, 2009
When logging into Facebook, the illusion of privacy is given with the password-protected page that a no one should be able to unlock.

Race Riots

Mary Donoghue November 11, 2009
April 4, 1968: An overview of one of the least discussed, but most powerful, events in D.C. history.

The Trail of Tears Continues

Madeleine Kuhn November 11, 2009
Relocated to an arid plot of land and given little to no governmental funding for community development, many Native Americans are still suffering, more than three centuries after the beginning of European expansion and exploitation. Families unable to farm for an aggregate profit are forced to sell their crafts in urban areas, often confronted with xenophobia and racism.

Interview: Brande Wix of Found Magazine

Amy Goldman November 11, 2009
AWOL's Amy Goldman sat down with Brandon Wix of Found magazine to discuss how easily forgotten pieces of paper and note remnants can become celebrated relics.
Mitch Snyder's Ghost

Mitch Snyder's Ghost

Chris Lewis November 11, 2009
Over 1,000 homeless Washingtonians inhabit a haunted building.

The Death of Print Journalism

Sarah Allen November 11, 2009
The newspaper industry is undeniably transforming, bolstering Web models while barely hanging on to hard copy. But, whatever the form, news will always have readers.

Forgotten Current Events

AWOL November 11, 2009
In keeping with the theme Forgotten, we've compiled news highlights that have been tossed to the wayside by mainstream political discourse.

Blackwater Revisited

Bronwyn Flores November 11, 2009
In an attempt to mend their forever tarnished reputation, Blackwater changed its name to Xe (pronounced “zee”) this February.

Forget Your Priorities and Principles

Richard Phillips November 10, 2009
With the economy tanking at the end of 2008 and the Republican Party being dragged down with it, the mandate for progressive economic change in government could not have been clearer.

The Ghost of Kreeger's Past

Julie Szymaszek November 10, 2009
With all the emphasis placed on new buildings like the SIS building or the recently opened Kogod wing, at times I turn my attention to one of AU’s abandoned structures – the Kreeger Music Hall.

Confronting Division: Racial Realities in D.C. Classrooms

Alex Burchfield November 6, 2009
Birney Elementary School looms over the Anacostia Metro stop, casting a  shadow on the Barry Farm neighborhood.
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