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Semiquincentennial Part 1
In just a few short days, our proud and tired nation will be blowing out 250 candles. The U.S. will cut the cake for its Semiquincentennial, a word that is as real as it sounds fake. It works well as the title for this series, which will be as real as it feels fake. Inside…
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Student Organization Speaks Out As AU’s Epstein Scandal Receives Silence From Admin
On February 4, 2026, dozens of AU students gathered outside the School of International Service (SIS) to protest the continued employment of Professor Earl Wayne.
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What’s The Full Story on Professor Earl Wayne?
Editor’s Note: The following article may be triggering due to the graphic nature of the allegations it discusses. RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline can be found here. Additional resources can be found at the bottom of the article. Research is primarily based on the Epstein files released January 31, 2026 by the Department of Justice…
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AU Professor Found In Recent Epstein Files
Earl Anthony Wayne, current professor in the School of International Service, has been named in the Epstein files released January 31, 2026. According to these files on public record now, a “Ken Turner” claimed Wayne could have impregnated an 11-year-old girl, and was given a life sentence in Mexico for such a crime in 2017. …
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Scenes from No Kings D.C.
A photo collection of scenes from ‘NO KINGS’ D.C.