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Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Graduation Year: 2027

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Maggie Rhoads is a junior at George Washington University studying journalism, political science, and ethics. She is the editorial assistant at Planet Forward where she covers federal environmental policy through a solutions based lens.

Rhoads is also will the White House unit intern for the academic year. She has previous experience as an election team intern for the Associated Press, a researcher for Ballotpedia, and a contributor for The Fulcrum. Rhoads was also a research assistant for a book about President Donald Trump and the 2024 presidential election "Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump's Return to Power." Also this academic year, she is the Nate Morris Fellow for the Center of the Study of the Presidency and Congress, a fellowship endowed by GW.

Rhoads is the 2nd place winner of National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest for her Planet Forward story, "Catholic institutions take environmental action".

Featured Story
Catholic institutions take environmental action

Inspired by the Encyclical Letter from Pope Francis, Catholic organisations in Washington, D.C. are taking environmental action in their communities. Keep reading

Catholic institutions take environmental action

Stories

American University professor provides insight on frozen green bank funds
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

DC Council holds 11-hour hearing on bottle bill to reduce trash in the river
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Planting hope: How Black farmers from urban and rural areas are addressing challenges and looking ahead
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Volunteers target Anacostia River pollution through clean-up efforts
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Crossing the climate divide | How one advocate engages rural farmers in the climate conversation
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Catholic institutions take environmental action
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Crossing the climate divide | A conversation with ClearPath's Luke Bolar
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

IRA funding for Catholic organizations' green energy uncertain under Trump administration
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Combating climate change through shared loves
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

A group of five diverse young people hike in nature while the sun is setting.
Water Dialogue at the World Food Forum discusses water scarcity
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

The Loop: GW's sustainable and affordable clothing exchange
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Trump's 2024 Presidential Election win: Impacts on climate change
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Harris and Trump’s differing stances on climate change
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Teaching students about modern farming through Minecraft
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Board game at the World Food Forum encourages collaboration to fight climate change
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

Debate: Vice Presidential Candidates' answers on climate change relate to Hurricane Helene
Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Editorial Assistant | George Washington University

DC climate rally-goers call on Biden to act before leaving office: 'Every Day Counts'
Daria Nastasia & Maggie Rhoads

Planet Forward Video Production Assistant | George Washington University

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