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‘The fight is not over’: Thousands attend People’s March ahead of Inauguration Day

By Penelope Jennings , Gabrielle McNamee and Matthias Jaylen Sandoval | January 23

Marchers protest incoming administration’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights, reproductive justice, climate change

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Thousands gathered in D.C. for President Trump’s victory rally

By Sophie Milner-Gorvine and Sophia Cooper | January 23

Some supporters leave disappointed after denied entry to Capital One Arena

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National Park Service and Foundation host 102nd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting

By Hope Fronczek | December 10

Event featured address from President Biden with performances of Christmas classics

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Have free time? Volunteer with a nonprofit

By Samantha Skolnick and Mackenzie Konjoyan | November 25

Students find fulfillment in community service

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‘Every day counts’: protesters outside EPA demand action during Biden’s final days in office

By Cara Halford | November 25

Organizers join in song and chant to encourage hope and climate action after election

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Better Bus Network redesign set for approval this month

By Ava Agostinelli | November 21

Complete overhaul of entire Metrobus system for the first time in DC history

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‘We’re on the freedom side’: Hundreds of women march on Heritage Foundation

By Kyle Galvin | November 19

Go-go music, singalongs define pro-reproductive rights protest

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Semi-autonomous robots may be the future for accessible infrastructure

By Sofia Thomas and Natalie Hausmann | November 18

D.C. considers what’s next for Kiwibots after first of its kind pilot-program

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MLK Library's sleeping ban disrupts safe haven for homeless community

By Silas Gaughran Bedell | November 15

Sleeping ban enforcement forces D.C.’s homeless community to relocate

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BellRinger bike ride raises millions of dollars for cancer research

By Soumya Sahay | November 13

More than 1,000 riders participated in the Oct. 25-26 event

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‘Kamala, what do you say? We won’t vote on Election Day!'

By Cara Halford and Gabrielle McNamee | November 12

Protestors call for arms embargo, no vote at Harris’ Ellipse rally

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Election Day 2024 through the eyes of The Eagle

By Luna Jinks , Tyler Davis , Sydney Hsu and Richa Sharma | November 5

Reactions from voters and election officials in the DMV area on Election Day

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AU students run for local office with the goal of amplifying student voices

By Sofia Thomas and Gabrielle McNamee | November 5

Lizzie Graff, Adah Nordan hope to serve on D.C.’s Advisory Neighborhood Commission

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Vice President Kamala Harris asks voters to ‘turn the page’ on Donald Trump

By Kyle Galvin | November 4

American University students among the 75,000 attendees at the Ellipse rally

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Demonstrators rally outside of the White House to protest one year of war in Gaza

By Gabrielle McNamee | October 16

‘Even with the bombs you drop, our resistance will not stop’

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Advocates provide voting resources to support homeless populations

By Cara Halford | October 7

People experiencing homelessness call for more visibility from D.C. politicians

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Community leaders urge holistic approach to development along Wisconsin Avenue

By Mackenzie Konjoyan | September 24

Concerns arise over whether affordable housing goals can be achieved

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