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Politics & Law
The Comfort of the Uncomfortable
Jay Bland has learned to relish moments of uncertainty that often lead to success.
Dawn In Washington: Alumna Talks White House Fellowship
NASA attorney Dawn Oliver ’97 got an inside look at the U.S. Government as part of the prestigious White House Leadership Development Program.
Fred Gray: Chief Counsel of the Civil Rights Movement
As Auburn commemorates 60 years of integration, Civil Rights lawyer Fred Gray discusses how he became a lawyer.
Auburn alum spends 40 years convicting Columbus Stocking Strangler
It took Bill Smith ’64 more than 40 years to bring one of Georgia’s worst serial killers to justice. Now at the end of the saga, Smith reflects on the case that defined his career.
Misjudged: Legal Pioneer Judge Alvin Wong ’73
Judge Alvin Wong ’73, Georgia’s first Asian Pacific American judge, on his unlikely path to progress.
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More Politics & Law Stories
Fair Play
Fifty years ago, an abstract clause tucked inside new education legislation changed women’s sports forever. How Title IX transformed life at Auburn and opened doors for women beyond the playing fields and courts.
Personal Politics
International human rights are not just theoretical for Leila Rassekh-Milani ’89—they guide her global fight for justice and humanity.
Watching What You Eat
From regulations to recalls, Arma N. White ’04 monitors the nation’s health.
House Rules
Through a Category 5 hurricane in his district and a worldwide pandemic, Florida Representative Jay Trumbull ’11 has led the Appropriations Committee overseeing the state’s $100 billion budget.
Midterms
While presidential elections get most of the headlines, midterm elections often reveal the values and voters of the country.
Meet The Mayors
Two alumni from different eras—both mayors of small towns—share advice on life, work and leadership.
Opening International Doors: Lynda Blanchard ’91
An ambassador uses small-town charm to connect with Slovenians.
The Great Debate
Our national discourse seems as fractured as ever. How do we learn to talk to each other again?