Politics

  • The Power of the Pocket: A Brief Look into Campaign Fundraising in Competitive Congressional Races Post-Citizens United - Money has historically played a pervasive role in American politics, especially in Congressional races. Over time, the large sums of cash raised and spent in political campaigns have contributed to the stifling of Americans’ trust in political institutions. People on both sides of the aisle believe entities that contribute to political campaigns have too much […]
  • The Use of Digital Technology in Japan’s Local Governments: Trends and Features - Japan’s economic stagnation, often referred to as the “Lost 30 Years,” has been partially a consequence of its lagging investment in digital technologies. As a result, since the late 2010s, Japan’s public administration has been increasingly focused on digital transformation, a critical factor missing from the nation’s economic trajectory in the Heisei era (1989-2019).  Although the […]
  • Digital nomad movement triggers housing concerns across Latin America - An influx of digital nomads to major cities in Latin America has raised alarms about increased rents, displacement, and gentrification. Digital nomads, or remote workers who lead a location-independent lifestyle and settle temporarily in various places, make up approximately 35 million people across the globe. According to Nomad List, an online travel resource for digital […]
  • Internal Displacement in Colombia: Characterization and Relevant Research Findings - Introduction Internal displacement refers to involuntary migration within a state’s borders. The UN’s Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement define an Internally Displaced Person (IDP) as an individual or group of individuals “who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes … to avoid the effects of armed conflict, generalized violence, violations […]
  • Negotiating the Endgame in Ukraine: Peace Agreements and Political Settlements - “Bucha after Russian invasion of Ukraine, President Zelensky 3” by Oleksandr Ratushniak is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Introduction The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is into its second year without signs of a clear outcome, and a peaceful resolution grows increasingly urgent. As both sides of the struggle trade body counts and unimaginable horrors, […]
  • Visualizing the Fentanyl Epidemic - Fentanyl is responsible for a disproportionate number of drug overdose deaths.  The only way to curtail the growing crisis is through demand-side interventions. A New Push for Harm Reduction On March 29, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan for over-the-counter use. Narcan, a naloxone nasal spray designed to reverse opioid overdoses, is now […]
  • Strategic Communications in the Biden White House, Part II: A Conversation with Herbie Ziskend - Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) sits down with Herbie Ziskend, Special Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Communications Director, to discuss his experiences as a young staffer in the Obama Administration, his current role in the Biden Administration, and trends in political communication. Check out more podcasts from the Georgetown Public […]
  • Strategic Communications in the Biden White House: A Conversation with Jennifer Molina - Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) sits down with Jennifer Molina, Special Assistant to the President of the United States and Deputy Director of Communications at The White House, to discuss her experiences as a Day One appointee of the Biden Administration, authentically engaging the Joe Biden coalition through media engagement, and the critical […]
  • “The Glorious Burden of Being The First”: A Conversation with Robert Traynham - GPPR Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ’24) speaks with Dr. Robert Traynham – a highly accomplished communications and public relations expert, and Emmy®-nominated media commentator with nearly two decades’ experience. In this episode, Dr. Traynham discusses the pride and the burden that comes with being “The First”, the importance of titles, his work with […]
  • Turning Research Into Action: The Legend of Judy Feder - In this episode, Senior Podcast Editor Sneha Choudhary (MPP ‘24) interviews Judith Feder, Georgetown Professor of Public Policy, former Dean of the Georgetown McCourt School, and nationally recognized health policy expert, to discuss Judy’s illustrious career, her experiences in the Senate and the Clinton Administration, and the backstory of how the Georgetown McCourt School became […]

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