Events
Upcoming Events
Women in Politics: Progressing Beyond the Primaries
Join the Graduate School of Political Management, Republican Women for Progress, EMILY’s List, Running Start, PLEN, IGNITE, and others for a panel discussion on women in politics.
The Aftermath of the Midterms: Preparing Your Advocacy Program for the Results
This CQ Roll Call lunch and learn in partnership with the Grassroots Professional Network will focus on the upcoming midterm elections and what advocacy professionals can do to prepare for whatever
Courage To Run
GSPM is thrilled to partner with the Courage to Run 5K, the nation's first nonpartisan run and walk that celebrates the rising wave of women getting civically active and running for office.
Past Speakers and Event Highlights
GSPM Honors African American Trailblazers in Politics
The George Washington University Graduate School of Political Management (GSPM) and the Virginia Leadership Institute (VLI) launched the inaugural Trailblazers in Politics award Wednesday, honoring diverse GSPM students and alumni who have made significant contributions to the field of politics.
Is America Becoming a Four-Party System?
A host of changes to politics over the last two decades, from redistricting and gerrymandering to modifications of campaign finance laws, have decreased incentives to govern effectively said one current member and three former members of Congress at an event Wednesday at the George Washington University.
Fake News: Spotting Facts and Stopping Fiction
In the era of President Donald Trump, the label “fake news” has taken on new meaning. Journalists had used the words to describe news reports based on falsehoods or originated from an outlet that ignores traditional journalistic standards. GSPM convened an expert panel to discuss how to stop fake stories and promote the truth.
A Generational Perspective on Tax Reform
The Graduate School of Political Management, along with the Archer Center at the University of Texas, were proud to host the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the chief tax writing panel in Congress, for a discussion on how to overhaul the tax code.
Tech and Civic Responsibility: Online Approaches to Election Day
What role do large tech firms have in helping citizens exercise their right to vote? We asked representatives from Google, Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft, Uber, and Democracy Works. See the transcript of the event(PDF).
