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President Barack Obama speaks at podium

August 31, 2021

The “First Thanksgiving” in the 21st Century

In this article, published by The Review of Faith & International Affairs, Senior Research Fellow Judd Birdsall explores how U.S. presidents retell and interpret the so-called “First Thanksgiving,” highlighting the political uses of the holiday.

Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J.

August 30, 2021

Is Joe Biden Repeating the Mistakes of the Past in Afghanistan?

Senior Fellow Rev. Drew Christiansen, S.J., is quoted in this America article, where he reflects on President Joe Biden’s approach to Afghanistan, highlighting the challenges that lie ahead for peace and reconciliation in the country. 

E.J. Dionne, Jr.

August 25, 2021

Opinion: Can Religion Strengthen Democracy?

Writing for the Washington Post, Senior Research Fellow E.J. Dionne considers if and how religion can strengthen U.S. democracy, in light of political polarization in the United States following the 2020 election cycle. 

Terrence L. Johnson

August 24, 2021

The Estrangement of Being Without a Name

Senior Research Fellow Terrence L. Johnson will deliver a lecture at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum at Claremont McKenna College on October 26, 2021. The lecture will explore critical race theory, constitutional fidelity, and the politics of bad faith in American public life.

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Rev. Patrick Gilger

October 21, 2025

Rev. Patrick Gilger, S.J., on Spiritual Direction

Research Fellow Rev. Patrick Gilger, S.J., was interviewed by America Magazine's The Spiritual Life podcast on the importance of spiritual directors. In the episode, he reflects on how spiritual direction can help people strengthen their relationship with faith. 

2025 ESJ Panel at the Global Social Justice Symposium

October 15, 2025

ESJ Project Continues Supporting Student Research at Global Social Justice Research Symposium

The 2025 Education and Social Justice (ESJ) fellows, Madison Ross (C’27), Allie Schlicht (SFS’27), Cici Sprouse (C’26), and Stella Vance (C’26), showcased their respective research projects at the 2025 Global Social Justice Research Symposium on September 26. They were joined by fellows from the Laidlaw Undergraduate Leadership & Research Scholarship ProgramMaeve McKean Global Health AwardDavid F. Andretta Summer Research Fellowship, and Royden B. Davis Fellowship. This symposium was hosted by the CSJ and the Berkley Center at Georgetown University.

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