https://news.emory.edu/tags/category/politics/index.htmlPolitics news from the Emory News CenterWed, 05 Jan 2022 03:25:46 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_isakson_tribute_20-12-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/12/er_isakson_tribute_20-12-2021/campus.htmlSen. Johnny Isakson leaves a legacy of achievement as a bridge-building legislator. His support aided key Emory priorities, including underscoring the value of research and supporting seniors and veterans. Mon, 20 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_atlanta_school_board_race_royce_mann_17-11-2021/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/11/er_atlanta_school_board_race_royce_mann_17-11-2021/campus.htmlWhen Royce Mann told his political science class he was running for office, some weren’t sure he was serious. With the citywide race now behind him, Mann plans to continue his efforts to engage and energize young voters.Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/er_atlanta_mayor_forum/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/10/er_atlanta_mayor_forum/campus.htmlEmory hosted a forum Oct. 5 for candidates vying to be the next mayor of Atlanta. The election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 2. Learn how you can view a recording of the forum.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/er_capital_update_amicus_brief/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/07/er_capital_update_amicus_brief/campus.htmlEmory's Office of Government and Community Affairs monitors legislative and regulatory policies at the federal, state and local levels. Learn more about recent developments on two issues of interest to the Emory community. Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/er_commencement_class_day_speaker/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/er_commencement_class_day_speaker/campus.htmlU.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has been selected as keynote speaker for Emory's Class Day, a student-organized event for students receiving bachelor's degrees at this year's Commencement. Emory's Class Day will be Thursday, May 13, leading into Commencement weekend.Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/er_soros_fellowship_ji/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/04/er_soros_fellowship_ji/campus.htmlElliot Shuwei Ji is one of 30 Soros Fellows for 2021. The award is given to outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants and helps support graduate study at any U.S. university.Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/03/er_renard_covid_19/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/03/er_renard_covid_19/campus.htmlConsistent government engagement with community leaders builds trust that’s essential during crises, finds one of the first social science experiments in relation to conflict areas of a developing country during COVID-19.Thu, 25 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu/features/2021/03/biden-harris-visit/index.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/03/er_biden_harris_visit_special_feature/campus.htmlEmory hosted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on March 19 for a meeting with Asian American community leaders in the wake of the Atlanta-area spa shootings. View student reactions to the visit. Sun, 21 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/03/er_capital_update/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/03/er_capital_update/campus.htmlEmory is concerned about current proposals to limit voting access in Georgia. The university endorses efforts to increase voter participation and eliminate unnecessary obstacles for eligible voters to cast their ballots.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500https://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/02/er_pearl_dowe_kamala_harris_advisory_board/campus.htmlhttps://news.emory.edu//stories/2021/02/er_pearl_dowe_kamala_harris_advisory_board/campus.htmlPearl Dowe, Asa Griggs Candler Professor of African American Studies and Political Science, has been selected as a member of the inaugural advisory board of the Kamala Harris Project.Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500