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Amid a push to decriminalize sex work in Washington, D.C., several students at Georgetown engage in sugaring, a practice that relies on gifts or allowances from clients in exchange for sex, and escorting as a space to express their sexual identities.

Behind the Curtain: Students in Sex Work

By Lisa Burgoa October 27, 2017

Eric/a grappled with the idea of sex work for over a year before their first paid sexual encounter. Since the summer after their sophomore year, they were consumed by a mental calculus of risk. Eric/a...

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The National Center for Transgender Equality reported that 37 percent of transgender respondents experienced psychological distress.

Anti-Trans Discrimination Rises in Washington, D.C.

By Grey Rosenzweig October 27, 2017

Discrimination against transgender individuals is causing disproportionate mental health issues in the Washington, D.C. area, with 37 percent of trans respondents reporting psychological distress compared...

WILL CROMARTY FOR THE HOYA

Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney (SFS '89) promoted President Donald Trump's tax reform plan.

Mulvaney Defends Trump Tax Reform Plan

By Mariel Mendez October 27, 2017

President Donald Trump’s recently proposed tax reform will stimulate the economy by simplifying the tax code, said Director of the Office of Management and Budget Mick Mulvaney (SFS ’89),Wednesday. Mulvaney...

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Graduate students who take the Rosslyn shuttle to the main campus on weekends must now choose between engaging in longer, more expensive commutes or refrain from weekend activities.

New GUTS Service Raises Graduate Student Concerns

By Katrina Schmidt October 27, 2017

The increase in Georgetown University Transportation Shuttle service to Dupont Circle on Saturdays has pushed graduate students commuting from Rosslyn to significantly shift their weekend plans for longer...

New Career Center to Prioritize Grad Students

By Emma Kotfica October 27, 2017

A new career center for graduate students separate from the Cawley Career Center is expected to launch in July 2018, the Office of the Provost announced Sept. 27. The new center will focus...

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Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced four locations for Amazon's new headquarters as part of the District's bid to woo the company.

Bowser Announces Amazon Bid Locations

By Caroline Gardner October 26, 2017

The Anacostia Riverfront, the NoMa neighborhood north of Union Station, the Capitol East neighborhood and the Shaw-Howard University area are Washington, D.C.’s proposed locations for Amazon, Inc.’s...

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The D.C. Council is currently conducting hearings on the Fare Evasion Decriminalization Act Of 2017, which would eliminate the potential for arrest and the 10-day jail time that currently accompany charges of fare evasion for non-minors.

DC Council Considers Decriminalizing Metro Fare Evasion

By Alex Mooney October 26, 2017

Washington, D.C. officials are divided over a new bill that would decriminalize fare evasion on Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority bus and rail services. The D.C. Council is currently conducting...

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Georgetown University declined to release a list of companies it invests in after a request from Georgetown University Forming a Radically Ethical Endowment, which expressed a desire for increased transparency.

After Victory, Divestment Activists Say University Downplayed Their Role

By Meena Morar and Jeff Cirillo October 26, 2017

Student activists who pushed Georgetown University to commit not to invest in private prison companies now say the university is unfairly taking the credit for their activism in an Oct. 5 news release...

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Former National Security Adviser Susan Rice said Donald Trump's policies toward China and North Korea threaten international stability.

Former NSA Susan Rice Criticizes Trump on China Policy

By Elizabeth Ash October 26, 2017

President Donald Trump’s incoherent policies on China and North Korea threaten international stability, former National Security Adviser Susan Rice argued in a webcast for the National Committee...

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The 2017 TEDx Georgetown conference expects to draw hundreds to Gaston Hall on Saturday.

TEDx Georgetown to Highlight ‘Disruptors’ at 2017 Conference

By Kevin Hautigan October 26, 2017

For most events in Gaston Hall, organizers do everything they can to make sure there will not be any “disruptors” in the audience. At this year’s TEDx Georgetown, they will be on the stage. In...

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Fonda Urges Action Against Unfair Labor Practices

By Sarah Mendelsohn October 25, 2017

Actress and political activist Jane Fonda called on progressive Americans to organize increased opposition to unfair labor policies in the United States during a discussion about sexual assault and...

Deputy National Security Advisor Elliott Abrams argued the United States cannot stabilize the Middle East by supporting authoritarian regimes Monday.

Former Deputy National Security Adviser Advocates Middle East Policy Restraint

By Will Cassou October 25, 2017

The United States cannot stabilize the Middle East by supporting authoritarian regimes, argued former Deputy National Security Adviser Elliott Abrams in a Monday discussion of his newest book. During...

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