The Right Angle  Editorial Board On Nov. 19, The Hatchet , a student-run newspaper at The George Washington University, released a paid Instagram advertisement for CaraFem, a local abortion clinic. The post’s caption read, “Whether you need an abortion, birth control, or just have questions about reproductive healthcare, CaraFem is here for you…” placing abortion alongside routine medical services. ​ This statement raised serious concerns among students at GW. The Hatchet  ha

Elizabeth Cummings, NC - Editor-In-Chief Since 2009, a staggering 52,000  Christians in Nigeria have been slaughtered, countless others forced from their homes, and separated from their families, and entire communities and churches have been burned down and destroyed. Yet as Nigeria has become the unquestionable center for Christian persecution in the world, the Western media, the Nigerian government, and politicians around the globe remain shockingly silent, continually refu

Max Schwartzman, FL - Editor-in-Chief On the first Monday of November, The Right Angle  released its first-ever series of articles to a mix of harsh criticism, firm support, and genuine critique. It is important to reflect when starting something new. There were some issues, but the launch was otherwise a significant success. Many members of the GWU community, which stands as one of the most liberal college campuses in the country, according to  Niche , are unwilling even to

Ben Tumulty, Ireland - writer In the days leading up to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s much-anticipated appearance at George Washington University, several left-wing student organizations engaged in protests, online attacks, and attempted disruptions. ​ On Thursday, November 13, the George Washington College Republicans and Turning Point USA at Foggy Bottom posted the official announcement for the event. However, satirical campus news page   The GW Foghorn  had already found out and

Colin Slechta, CA - writer Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr answers question from crowd Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appearance at Lisner Auditorium drew the largest crowd in the George Washington College Republicans’ 115-year-old history, with about 1,300 people in attendance. Chairman of the College Republicans, Kieran Laffey, gave a brief speech before Secretary Kennedy spoke with CR members Paul Lieb and Ryan Van Slinger

The Right Angle Editorial Board On Wednesday, Nov. 26, two West Virginia National Guardsmen, 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and 24-year-old Andrew Wolfe, were shot just blocks from the George Washington University Campus in a targeted attack. ​ Beckstrom, sworn in less than   24 hours  before the attack, had volunteered to work the holidays so her fellow soldiers could spend time with their families. Tragically, it was on Thanksgiving that Beckstrum died, while Wolfe is still in