Reem Abdou

Swarthmore College

Reem Abdou

I transferred from The New School to Swarthmore where I'm studying Political Science and Sociology/Anthropology. I love running, skating, reading, writing and most other cliche-ridden pastimes.

Articles by Reem Abdou

Reem Abdou New Cost-Benefiting the “Stop Kony” Campaign March 13, 2012 Invisible Children has certainly accomplished its goal of making Joseph Kony famous. What remains to be seen, though, is whether asking that one simple question — ‘Who is Joseph Kony?’ — is enough to alter the entrenched dynamics of both American foreign policy and Africa’s enduring war.
Reem Abdou New Youth Engagement in 2012: Subverting the Standard February 13, 2012 I might just be another vote- But I also realize that the candidates' power is dependent on each and every single one of us. Eight million newly registered young voters like myself will be looking to make that message clear come November.
Reem Abdou New Egypt’s Enduring Revolution January 25, 2012 Despite the progress made during the Arab Spring, Egypt is still a long way from achieving legitimate democracy, as the recent rule by military forces has demonstrated. In a reversal of roles, perhaps Egyptian revolutionaries can now look to Occupiers for a sense of unfaltering resolve.
headshot reem abdou Finding A “Lost Generation”: Why America’s Youth is Still Active September 27, 2011 To claim that a fever of apathy has gripped the youth of this nation is also to deny the existence of every socially active university student. It is to reject the notion that there are scores of persistent doers and thinkers. 'Generation Limbo' is a naive moniker.