Government and International Politics

Migrants are vital to the world order yet are often vilified. In an op-ed, a Schar School sophomore suggests movement is resistance and mobility is justice.

For first-year Schar School student Bora Yoon, identity and advocacy are inseparable. As a woman, a person of color, a child of immigrants, and an LGBTQ+ student, she says her story fuels her drive to pursue political study—and to fight for equity for everyone.

Is it possible to rewrite the Constitution for a younger generation of Americans? Three Schar School students attended a multifaceted program called Declaration Next at the University of Virginia and did just that.

Students from all majors who are interested in learning about data collection and analysis are invited to take part in DataStorm’s Datathon 2025 on November 8. The goal is no less than using data to effect social change. See how you can help.

Schar School sophomore Max Castner is president of the university’s newest student organization, the Podcast Club at George Mason University. See how the club can launch your podcast.

Taiwan’s national security is at a precarious inflection point. A Schar School online platform looks to raise awareness of the threats to the island nation. See what the Taiwan Security Monitor is and meet the students behind it.

Meet the first-year student from Turkey whose goal is to become a policy analyst. Nazo Karhan: ‘I want to be someone people can rely on for real advice and insights, showing that women can lead and influence policy.'

Schar School graduate student Zayd Hamid helped organize a hands-on workshop on how to craft a piece of legislation, supervised by Virginia State Senator and Schar School graduate Saddam Salim.

Why would anyone run for public office in today’s turbulent political climate? We asked these two Schar School graduates why they are charging into the fray with ambitious campaigns to win local offices. Their answers might surprise you.

Corruption prosecutor Jack Smith provided testimony that the rule of law is in trouble in the United States. But it’s not hopeless. See what he said could save the rule of law—and perhaps democracy itself.