Politics & Society

Religion and Politics panel

Religion, Politics and the 2024 Election

The Elliott School and SMPA co-host a discussion on the role of Christianity and religion among Trump voters.

U.S. Capitol viewed from a distance at evening

Eleven GW Alumni Win Congressional Races, Including One New Member of the House

John Olszewski was elected to the House for the first time, and Elizabeth Warren returns to the Senate.

WLP panel on Women in Government at Post Hall

Women in Government: Breaking Barriers behind the Scenes

A GW Women’s Leadership Program panel shares advice on securing work in the federal government.

Campaigns & Elections

SMPA Hosts Panel Analyzing 2024 Election Results

The experts discussed how surprising shifts among key demographic groups influenced the outcome of the presidential election.

Native American Heritage Celebration graphic

For Indigenous Students, Heritage Means Connecting with New and Old Stories

Students for Indigenous and Native American Rights (SINAR) leads GW’s Native American Heritage Celebration this November.

GSMP "Mastering the Room" podcast panel

GSPM ‘Mastering the Room' Podcast Panel Dissects 2024 Election

Mark Mellman and Whit Ayres discussed campaign successes of GOP, failures of Democrats.

Liz Cheney speaks at Jack Morton Auditorium

Liz Cheney: A Critical Moment for Democracy

Before an audience including many GW students, former Congresswoman Liz Cheney expressed optimism for the future.

CampaignandElections

SMPA Hosts Discussion on How Digital Ads Are Transforming Political Campaigns

The talk examined the influence of digital media on presidential election campaigns.

Matt Dallek teaching a class

Exploring the Tensions between Idealism and Pragmatism, Strategy and Values

George Washington University students traverse murky territory in Principled Political Leadership class.

Tevon Blair

How a GW Alumnus Inspires HBCU Students to Make Their Voices Heard

Tevon Blair turned his GW graduate school project into a real-world program empowering students to vote in the 2024 presidential election.

Chuck Todd, left, and Jon Meacham discussed the upcoming election at Jack Morton Auditorium

‘Democracy Dialogue’ Reflects GW’s Founding Vision

Historian Jon Meacham and political analyst Chuck Todd discussed the upcoming election.

Filmmaker Stephanie Linus speaks from a podium to an audience at GWU.

GW Hosts Screening of the Film “Dry,” Highlighting the Urgent Crisis of Maternal Health

Award-winning actress Stephanie Linus led a discussion on obstetric fistula and a need for community-led solutions.

Artealia Gilliard portrait

Changing the Narrative around Electric Vehicles

As the inaugural Sustainable Future Fellow at the Alliance for a Sustainable Future, Artealia Gilliard shares how to talk about green technology.

José Andrés and Pati Jinich discussed their "doubly rooted" experiences as immigrants, cooks and parents. (William Atkins/GW Today)

José Andrés Holds ‘Longer Tables’ Live Podcast Recording at GW in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Andrés hosted chef, author and television personality Pati Jinich to discuss the power and distinctiveness of the immigrant experience.

Photo montage showing sheet music and record sleeve illustrations of campaign songs and Beyoncé performing at Obama's inaugural in 2009.

How Political Campaigns Send Messages through Music

GW Associate Professor Loren Kajikawa, head of the Corcoran’s Music Program, includes Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton and more on his ‘greatest hits’ playlist.

 

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