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Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Georgetown University’s Newspaper of Record since 1920

The Hoya

Biden’s American Rescue Plan, written by Georgetown University:

Biden’s American Rescue Plan, written by Georgetown University:

By Matteo Lauto and Matteo Lauto March 8, 2021

Georgetown University, spearheaded by the government department, has recently announced their own version of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. The university hopes Congress will take its vast...

This Week in Politics: October 9th

This Week in Politics: October 9th

By Matteo Lauto and Matteo Lauto October 9, 2020

There’s never enough politics these days. Because of the lack of political coverage on the 4E, many of the most important stories have gone unreported. It's our duty as investigative journalists to...

Boys State is an Honest Look at Teen Politics in America

‘Boys State’ is an Honest Look at Teen Politics in America

By Abigail Corrao October 1, 2020

★★★★☆ “Boys State,” a documentary film developed by filmmakers Jesse Moss and Amanda McBaine, is a compelling exploration of expectations, morals and the American political experience...

VIEWPOINT: Promote Political Discourse

VIEWPOINT: Promote Political Discourse

By Ajayan Williamson and Henry Dai July 24, 2020

This month, a post from a student’s personal blog began circulating in the Georgetown University community. The piece expressed the author’s opposition to the Black Lives Matter political movement...

HOLLISTER: Promote Community Leaders

HOLLISTER: Promote Community Leaders

By Rebecca Hollister July 5, 2020

It has now been about one month since police killed George Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests began sweeping the nation. In the days after Floyd’s death, I spent a lot of my time on Twitter watching...

KEHOE: Foster Patience During COVID-19 Pandemic

KEHOE: Foster Patience During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Sam Kehoe May 11, 2020

When colleges and universities across the country shut down and federal interest rates were cut to zero due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt like this column was irrelevant. I no longer felt political...

OCONNOR: Inspire Young Leaders

O’CONNOR: Inspire Young Leaders

By Trevor O'Connor February 21, 2020

Representative Don Young (R-Alaska) has served in Congress longer than the average American has been alive. With almost five decades under his belt representing Alaska’s only congressional district,...

The Government Must Slash National Debt, Rep. Mark Sanford Says

The Government Must Slash National Debt, Rep. Mark Sanford Says

By Yalda Zarrabi February 14, 2020

The U.S. government needs to increase its efforts to reduce the national debt, former Rep. Mark Sanford (R-S.C.) said at a forum event Wednesday. In September 2019, Sanford launched a since-suspended...

OCONNOR: Address Lack of LGBTQ Political Representation

O’CONNOR: Address Lack of LGBTQ Political Representation

By Trevor O'Connor January 23, 2020

Today, our democracy faces a dilemma. As the United States has diversified along lines of race and ethnicity, our legislatures have failed to reflect such demographic shifts. The representation of women...

VIEWPOINT: Recognize Nuances of Chilean Protests

VIEWPOINT: Recognize Nuances of Chilean Protests

By Brian Britt November 6, 2019

Last week, hundreds of thousands of Chilean protesters joined those in Hong Kong, Bolivia, Lebanon and Spain to demand democratic reforms. Though driven to the streets by a rise in the cost of public...

VIEWPOINT: Advocate Beyond Social Media

VIEWPOINT: Advocate Beyond Social Media

By Amanda Estevez October 11, 2019

Social media is great for many things, like sharing photos  of your vacation, slick eyeliner or outfit. Activism, however, is not one of them. On Instagram, in particular, users like to pat themselves...

DILLON: Reject Religious Hypocrisy

DILLON: Reject Religious Hypocrisy

By Raymond W. Dillon Jr. October 11, 2019

One of the most significant cultural divides in this country is between those who embrace a more secular basis for public policy and those who believe in a “Christian nation” founded on biblical principles.   I...

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