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Trillions of Extra Economic Damages Predicted in New Study of Climate Change Effects
The world is underestimating the economic effects of climate change by trillions of dollars, according to a new study co-authored by Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public…
October 6, 2020
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February 2019: A Letter From Dean Cancian
Maria Cancian took over as the Dean of Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy in February 2019. Here she shares some of her views on public policy, how she hopes to lead…
October 5, 2020
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2020 McCourt Leadership Fellows
The McCourt Leadership Fellows program helps students hone leadership skills while also mentoring incoming students during new student orientation. Fellows strengthen their…
August 28, 2020
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Meet the Fall 2020 GU Politics Fellows
The Institute of Politics and Public Service at Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy (GU Politics) is proud to introduce the Fall 2020 Fifth-Anniversary Fellows class.…
August 5, 2020
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Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Title VII
On June 15th, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ people from workplace discrimination. The ruling is significant, particularly…
July 21, 2020
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Remembering Civil Rights Legend Congressman John Lewis
Rep. John Lewis (D-Georgia) spent his life fighting for racial justice and equality. Known for his activism in the civil rights movement, Lewis was chair of the Student…
July 18, 2020
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Fauci to Georgetown Students: ‘Trust Respected Medical Authorities’
More than 135,000 people tuned in to the live virtual event yesterday, co-sponsored by Georgetown’s Global Health Initiative, the Institute of Politics and Public Service at…
July 15, 2020
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Policies and Principles for an Equitable Recovery and Beyond
As the public and governments at all levels focus their current efforts on containing the health impacts of the pandemic and stabilizing people economically, there is a yearning…
July 14, 2020
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McCourt’s Inaugural Virtual Summer Workshop Advances Students’ Professional Development
In March 2020, as the McCourt School shifted to a virtual learning environment, faculty and staff began reimagining ways to ensure the same level of high-quality educational and…
July 13, 2020
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What the Supreme Court’s Bostock Decision Means for LGBTQ Health Care
Each June, the LGBTQ community and allies around the globe celebrate Pride month. June is also the final month of the Supreme Court’s annual term, meaning we typically see the…
June 30, 2020