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Black Women in Politics with Donna Brazile and Sen. Laphonza Butler

On Tuesday, October 28, GU Politics along with Georgetown University College Democrats and the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies hosted a conversation on Black women…

October 29, 2025

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The Georgetown Voice: Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) discusses “leveling the playing field” in GU Politics event

Georgetown’s Institute of Politics and Public Service (GU Politics) hosted Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to discuss her opinions on the Build Back Better agenda, universal…

December 6, 2021

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The Hoya: Senator Elizabeth Warren Discusses Leveling the Playing Field

Gaston Hall erupted in deafening applause as Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to the stage for a Nov. 30 discussion with the Georgetown University. …

December 6, 2021

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The National Law Journal: Former DNC Chairman Thomas Perez Joins Venable

Former Democratic National Committee Chairman Thomas Perez is joining Venable as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C.,.…

June 1, 2021

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Protecting Democracy: A Conversation On Election Integrity With Former DHS Secretaries

Both Secretaries recognized how the nature of the American electoral system can allow bad actors to disrupt our election by targeting specific states. Secretary Johnson noted how…

October 9, 2020

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#SCOTUS: A New Justice

Antonia Ferrier, former GU Politics Fellow and communications aide to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), noted that despite the proximity to the election and past precedent…

October 1, 2020

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Veepstakes 2020

Former Vice President and presumptive-Democratic nominee Joe Biden is searching for the perfect partner. As campaign staff vet potentials and analyze the costs and benefits of…

July 1, 2020

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A Conversation On Justice In America

Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Eric H. Holder, Jr., 82nd U.S. Attorney General and NDRC Chairman virtually joined with the Georgetown community for a discussion covering racial…

June 10, 2020

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Diverse Leadership: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV)

The Senator, first elected in 2016 and previously Nevada’s Attorney General, shared her experiences at the state and federal level, and how her views around diversity and…

May 28, 2020

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Political Pageturners: Symone Sanders

Symone Sanders, former national press secretary for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 primary campaign and now senior advisor to Joe Biden, spoke on her new book, No, You Shut Up:…

May 18, 2020