Kara Dunford

The George Washington University

Kara Dunford

I'm a junior at The George Washington University majoring in political communication. I'm originally from Quincy, Massachusetts and my interest in politics and history first started in elementary school when I became fascinated with our hometown heroes: the Adams family. In addition to politics, I love baseball, baking, and traveling.

Articles by Kara Dunford

3005486426_ebbd6f2e51_z The Youth Vote in 2012: Top Ten New Stats April 25, 2012 In recent weeks, a number of new general election polls have been released, bringing young voters back into the spotlight. With an overwhelming amount of new statistics to consider, we break down ten of the most critical data points.
2167451153_12a927b664_z Mitt Romney Gains Momentum in the 2012 Race April 20, 2012 A number of recent polls show that the presumptive general election race between Governor Romney and President Obama is going to be a heated contest. NGJ's Kara Dunford reports on the latest numbers.
trayvon Examining the Facts in the Trayvon Martin Case March 28, 2012 George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who fatally shot Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida last month, says Martin assaulted him during the incident that led to the teen’s death. NGJ's Kara Dunford separates the facts from the speculation.
supreme court The Supreme Court and President Obama’s Health Care Law March 27, 2012 The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments this week about 'ObamaCare,' launching a series of questions about the constitutionality of its various components and mandates. NGJ's Kara Dunford breaks down the debate.
Image Courtesy of Flickr, United Nations Information Service - Geneva Analyzing the Conflict in Syria: What Comes Next? March 23, 2012 Against the backdrop of rising violence in the city of Homs, the United Nations Security Council adopted a statement this week backing a joint U.N.-Arab League Syrian peace effort led by special envoy Kofi Annan.
Obama Student Summit The Obama Campaign: Reaching Out to Young Americans March 9, 2012 As the 2012 election draws nearer, President Obama's campaign is seeking to revitalize its strong youth base that played a major role in the 2008 election. NGJ's Kara Dunford reports on their efforts, including the ongoing series of 'Student Summits.'
6927229735_69c053c78e_z Previewing the Michigan and Arizona Primaries February 28, 2012 Will Mitt Romney solidify his frontrunner status with a win, or will Rick Santorum once again shake up the race? NGJ's Kara Dunford examines these questions and more in a preview of today's GOP primaries in Michigan and Arizona.
NYPD Muslim Students NYPD Monitors Muslim Students Across Northeast February 20, 2012 The New York Police Department monitored Muslim college students across the Northeast, according to a report published by the Associated Press this weekend. NGJ's Kara Dunford breaks down the story, and its potential fallout among students.