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GU Politics Fall 2020 Fellows Announced to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary
GU Politics Fall 2020 Fellows Announced to Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

GU Politics celebrated its fifth anniversary by announcing a new lineup of fellows for the upcoming fall semester on its website Wednesday morning.

— John Woolley

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GU Politics, Fall 2020 FellowsAugust 5, 2020John Woolley, AY 2020-2021
Highlights: Dr. Anthony Fauci on the Coronavirus Pandemic
Highlights: Dr. Anthony Fauci on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined GU Politics Executive Director Mo Elleithee and Georgetown Senior Advisor for Global Health John Monahan for a discussion on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in a virtual event on July 14.

— Matthew Okrent

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GU PoliticsJuly 18, 2020Matthew Okrent
Veepstakes 2020: Patti Solis Doyle and Karen Finney on Biden's Running Mate
Veepstakes 2020: Patti Solis Doyle and Karen Finney on Biden's Running Mate

Political strategist Patti Solis Doyle and consultant Karen Finney joined GU Politics to discuss the Democratic vice-presidential race in a virtual forum last Wednesday.

— Shelby Benz

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GU PoliticsJuly 9, 2020Shelby Benz
Highlights: Amy Klobuchar and Eric Holder on Justice in America
Highlights: Amy Klobuchar and Eric Holder on Justice in America

Senator Amy Klobuchar and former Attorney General Eric Holder joined Georgetown students and community members to participate in a virtual conversation about justice in America on June 10.

— Shelby Benz

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GU PoliticsJune 17, 2020Shelby Benz
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto: Why Diverse Leadership Matters 
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto: Why Diverse Leadership Matters 

Last Thursday, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) joined GU Politics Executive Director Mo Elleithee for a conversation on the importance of diverse leadership in the public policy sphere.

— Grace Xu

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotMay 31, 2020Grace Xu
Highlights: Symone Sanders on Strategy and Social Activism
Highlights: Symone Sanders on Strategy and Social Activism

Democratic political strategist Symone Sanders spoke with Georgetown students about social activism and her new book, “‘No, You Shut Up’: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America” during a virtual event on May 21.

—John Woolley

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GU PoliticsMay 22, 2020John Woolley, AY 2019-2020
American Leadership During Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Mitt Romney
American Leadership During Times of Crisis: A Conversation with Mitt Romney

On Tuesday, the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted its final virtual forum event of the semester, “American Leadership During Times of Crisis,” which featured Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) in conversation with GU Politics Executive Director Mo Elleithee.

— Grace Xu

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotMay 3, 2020Grace Xu, AY 2019-2020
Conversations with Party Chairs: Ronna McDaniel of the RNC
Conversations with Party Chairs: Ronna McDaniel of the RNC

On Wednesday, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel joined Mo Elleithee, Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service, for a conversation on President Trump’s campaign strategy during a global pandemic.

— Grace Xu

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotApril 25, 2020Grace Xu, AY 2019-2020
Covering the Coronavirus: Journalism During a Global Crisis with Chris Wallace
Covering the Coronavirus: Journalism During a Global Crisis with Chris Wallace

On Tuesday evening, the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service hosted a virtual forum, “Covering the Coronavirus: Journalism During a Global Crisis,” featuring Fox News Sunday Anchor Chris Wallace to discuss the impact of the pandemic on reporting.

— Grace Xu

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotApril 23, 2020Grace Xu, AY 2019-2020
Conversations with Party Chairs: Tom Perez of the DNC
Conversations with Party Chairs: Tom Perez of the DNC

Hosted by the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service, Tom Perez joined Executive Director Mo Elleithee and Georgetown students for a talk on the quickly-approaching November election.

— Austin May

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotApril 21, 2020Austin May, AY 2019-2020
Highlights: Reflecting on Running With Pete Buttigieg
Highlights: Reflecting on Running With Pete Buttigieg

Former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg spoke about his experience on the 2020 Democratic nomination campaign trail as part of the GU Politics Reflections on Running Series on March 31.

— Anna Mathews

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotApril 3, 2020Anna Mathews, AY 2019-2020
Highlights: Combating the Coronavirus Virtual Forum
Highlights: Combating the Coronavirus Virtual Forum

Last Thursday, the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) hosted its first virtual event, convening four leading experts for a conversation on federal, state, and local government responses to the COVID-19 crisis.

— Grace Xu

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotMarch 22, 2020Grace Xu, AY 2019-2020
    Highlights: Speaker Nancy Pelosi on 100 Years of the 19th Amendment
Highlights: Speaker Nancy Pelosi on 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

In honor of Women’s History Month, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) spoke at Georgetown University on Thursday, March 5. Through her conversation with Sirius XM Radio’s Julie Mason, Pelosi reflected on the milestones of the past century— and reminded the audience that there is far more to achieve.

— Carly Kabot

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GU PoliticsCarly KabotMarch 11, 2020Carly Kabot, AY 2019-2020
Highlights: Eric Trump and Charlie Kirk Event
Highlights: Eric Trump and Charlie Kirk Event

Last Tuesday, Eric Trump (MSB ’06) and Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, spoke at Georgetown University for an event co-sponsored by the Georgetown University College Republicans (GUCR) and the Georgetown Review. Here are the main takeaways.

— Grace Xu

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Carly KabotMarch 4, 2020Grace Xu, AY 2019-2020
Shankar Vedantam: Big Data and The Human Brain
Shankar Vedantam: Big Data and The Human Brain

Shankar Vedantam, Harvard fellow and the host of the NPR podcast, “Hidden Brain,” gave a guest lecture at Georgetown University on the role of big data and algorithmic biases on Jan. 29.

— Christina Luke

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February 17, 2020Christina Luke, AY 2019-2020
 Highlights: Amb. (ret.) Marie Yovanovitch on Diplomacy 
 Highlights: Amb. (ret.) Marie Yovanovitch on Diplomacy 

Amb. (ret.) Marie Yovanovitch spoke at Georgetown University on Wednesday about the future of diplomacy and the importance of integrity in public service during her acceptance of the Trainor Award. Here are two major takeaways from the event, hosted by The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy and the Trustees of the Trainor Endowment.

— Carly Kabot

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Carly KabotFebruary 14, 2020Carly Kabot, AY 2019-2020
A Conversation with the GU Politics Spring Fellows
A Conversation with the GU Politics Spring Fellows

GU Politics Fellows Joe Crowley, Lily Adams, John Rogers, Robert Traynham, and Kate Nocera spoke with On the Record about their hopes for this semester, the current political landscape, and their favorite places to eat.

— John Woolley and Christina Luke

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GU PoliticsJanuary 25, 2020John Woolley, Christina Luke, AY 2019-2020
GU Politics to Welcome Tenth Cohort of Fellows
GU Politics to Welcome Tenth Cohort of Fellows

Lily Adams, communications director for Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign, and former New York Rep. Joe Crowley headline next year’s cohort of GU Politics fellows—the tenth installation in the program.

— Jeff Cirillo

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Jeff CirilloDecember 17, 2019
Kirsten Gillibrand: On 2020, the War on Drugs, and Women in Politics
Kirsten Gillibrand: On 2020, the War on Drugs, and Women in Politics

Kirsten Gillibrand spoke at Georgetown University last Wednesday, touching on her presidential run, issues of gun control and campaign finance, and the challenge women face in politics.

—Claire Cutler

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GU PoliticsMarie SwainNovember 8, 2019Claire Cutler, AY 2019-2020
Recap: Freshmen Go Head to Head at the Annual GUCD/GUCR Debate
Recap: Freshmen Go Head to Head at the Annual GUCD/GUCR Debate

Freshmen students from the Georgetown University College Democrats and Georgetown University College Republicans discussed issues last Thursday ranging from climate change to social policy to garner respectful political dialogue on campus.

—Natalie Guarino

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Marie SwainOctober 23, 2019Natalie Guarino, AY 2019-2020
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