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Unpacking the Government Shutdown with GU Politics

On Sept. 30, GU Politics hosted a panel to discuss the implications of a government shutdown, which at that point, was set to occur in a couple of hours. The panel featured three veteran political strategists, all of whom have served as GU Politics Fellows in the past: Machalagh Carr, former chief of staff to Speaker Kevin McCarthy; Rory Cooper, Republican strategist and communications director for former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor; and Don Graves, Deputy Secretary of Commerce in the Biden administration.

CampusAshland RossOctober 11, 2025Jonnika Kwon, AY 2025-2026

Protestors and Politicians at the DNC Chair Forum

After a painful loss in the 2024 election and Republican domination of all three branches of government, the DNC hosted its final election forum in Gaston Hall last Thursday. While the forum helped decide the February 1st victory of Minnesota chairman Ken Martin, protestors in the crowd demonstrated the challenges facing him in his quest for party redemption.

CampusAshland RossFebruary 10, 2025Hannah Gilheany, AY 2024-2025

John Legend Discusses Using his Platform as an Instrument for Change

On Thursday October 24, Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) welcomed EGOT-winning, multi-platinum artist John Legend to Gaston Hall as part of the GU Politics speaker series “Know Your Power.” Moderated by Mo Elleithee, the executive director of GU Politics, the pair discussed Legend’s involvement with social justice in a time where activism plays a large role in voter decision-making.

CampusAshland RossNovember 2, 2024Justin Higgins, AY 2023-2024

Family, Fickleness, and the Future: Nikki Haley’s Reflections on Running

On October 3, 2024, former UN Ambassador and former 2024 GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley spoke at Georgetown’s Lohrfink Auditorium. Haley reflected on her suspended campaign, discussing her family’s unwavering support, her commitment to consistent messaging and her trust that America will heal in time.

CampusAshland RossOctober 7, 2024AY 2023-2024, Trisha Garud

“You Might be Right”: Tennessee Governors Talk Bipartisanship

Former Tennessee Governors Bill Haslam (R) and Phil Bredesen (D) discussed bipartisanship and political civility with Georgetown students at an event titled “You Might Be Right,” hosted by the Georgetown Dialogues Initiative on September 23.

CampusAshland RossOctober 3, 2024AY 2023-2024, James Long

A Student Guide to The Fellows Program

Fellows season is among us; whether you have just joined a Student Strategy Team (SST) for the first time, or are curious about the program from the student body perspective, this guide is for you. Every year, GU Politics brings in an amazing cohort of fellows, each from different career backgrounds and experiences that will appeal to a vast range of student interests.

— Vilda Westh Blanc

CampusAshland RossSeptember 29, 2024AY 2023-2024, Vilda Westh Blanc

Rahul Gandhi at Georgetown: The Politics of Diaspora Engagement

On September 9th, 2024, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Indian Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, sat down for a conversation in Gonda Theater sponsored by the Georgetown School of Foreign Service (SFS). In a broad-scoped conversation, Gandhi dove deep into his alternative governing vision from that of sitting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

— Jiyon Chatterjee

CampusAshland RossSeptember 29, 2024AY 2023-2024, Jiyon Chatterjee

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