The American Agora
 We publish discourse. 

Kimberly Kraska is a fourth-year American University student from New Jersey. She is majoring in CLEG (Comm., Legal Insti. Econ., and Govt.) and Environmental Studies with aspirations for a career in the political or legal field. Kim is passionate about environmental policy and women's issues. In her spare time, she loves bike riding, playing volleyball, and debating. 

Aiden Kaplan is a fourth-year Journalism and Cinema student and the host of the American Agora podcast: Discoursed. His hobbies include preparing for Table Top Role Playing Games (TTRPG), playing TTRPGs, thinking about TTRPGs, and forgetting to watch the movies and TV shows people recommend to him.

Simran Thakkar is a fourth-year student, double majoring in Political Science and Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Simran is from Burtonsville, Maryland and is extremely passionate about progressive politics and the Dallas Cowboys.

Alex is a fourth-year Data Sciences for Political Science major from Central New Jersey. He swears he’s writing an article definitely proving its existence, but we’re beginning to doubt that. Alex is a liberal who focuses on economic policy. Aside from writing, Alex enjoys reading reports from his favorite think tanks while exercising.

As a third-year CLEG major at American University, Mridul enjoys immersing himself with a diverse range of subjects – ranging from economics, law, and politics. Contributing to the Agora as a staff writer, he is open to adding meaningful discourse to U.S foreign policy, macroeconomic strategies, criminal justice reform, domestic energy, and philosophy. If you ever catch Mridul taking a break from geeking out over current affairs, you can find him on a basketball court, track field, or indulging in absolute world class gourmet– a chipotle rice bowl with an extra side of guac.

Claire McCafferty is a third-year student at American University from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, majoring in Political Science. She enjoys writing about domestic policy, election strategy and the ethical implications of political theory. In her free time, she can be found dancing, reading, wandering or working on her embodiment of Woodward and Bernstein. 

Ella Lane is a Chicagoan and a fourth-year at American University majoring in political science. She is a progressive, and enjoys writing about domestic policy and constitutional interpretation. In her free time, Ella likes to exercise, read historical fiction, and spend way too much time playing Minecraft.

Clark Walburger is a fourth-year student at AU studying Economics and History. He enjoys learning and writing about a wide range of historic, current and international topics, but Canadian affairs will always be his first love. Outside of the Agora, he has had the chance to be a member of the AU Running, Rock Climbing and Interfaith clubs as well as the Model UN Team. Clark loves bike-riding, swimming and reading.

Charles Rabon is a second-year student from Charlotte, North Carolina. He studies International Relations- and spent his first semester abroad in Madrid. Charles is passionate about traveling, progressive policy, and supporting bad sports teams (Panthers and Hornets). Charles contributes to the Agora with a focus on African and European affairs. 

Kaymen Noel Story is a third-year student who is double majoring in International Studies and Political Science. She grew up in the foothills of Colorado, and she focuses her writing on domestic politics. In her free time, Kaymen enjoys reading history, Shakespeare, biographies, and governmental documents, as well as exploring her new home in Washington, D.C. Most importantly, she has an adorable dog named Ronny!

Mathias Mulugeta is a second-year student from Silver Spring, Maryland. He is majoring in International Relations in the School of International Service. Some topics he's interested in writing about are foreign affairs, global economics, and the role of identity regarding intergroup conflicts. He likes to practice taekwondo, try new foods, and travel.