, four years after the Capitol riot disrupted the same process for the 2020 election. Despite the historical weight and personal stakes, Harris' role in the certification is largely ceremonial, emphasizing the peaceful transfer of power as a cornerstone of democracy.
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Extremism
is a research fellow at the GW . He studies homegrown violent extremism and domestic violent extremism, with a specialization in the evolution of white supremacist and anti-government movements in the U.S. and federal responses to the threat. Lewis is the co-author of Program reports on the events of January 6, as well as numerous long form publications on the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers and their role in the events of January 6th. Lewis also manages the Program's , which is the most up-to-date public tracker for all federal cases stemming from J6 participation.
Political Implications
, director of the GW School of Media and Public Affairs (SMPA), has nearly 30 years of experience in politics and communications, including a presidential appointment at the Food and Drug Administration and senior positions for Sen. Edward Kennedy and three members of the U.S. House of Representatives. He currently leads the at SMPA and continues to advise advocates and organizations.
is the director of the Political Management Program at the GW Graduate School of Political Management. Belt is an expert on the presidency, campaigns and elections, mass media and politics, public opinion, and political humor. In addition to his expertise, Belt is co-author of four books and helps to run GW’s political poll, which recently shared .
is the director of Public Relations and Communications program as well as an Assistant Professor at the Graduate School of Political Management. Lopez is an expert in media relations, digital storytelling, content creation, inclusive strategic communications and coalition building, and writing. She has served as a journalist, founder of a boutique PR firm, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer for the political start-up Run for Something, head of global communications for the U.S.-China Business Council and the Director of Communications for the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. She also is currently a state delegate in the Maryland General Assembly, representing District 39, and serves as Deputy Majority Whip.
is the director of the Legislative Affairs program at the Graduate School of Political Management and host of its . Prior to joining GSPM, Burgat was a Senior Governance Fellow at the R Street Institute where his research focused on issues of congressional capacity and reform. Burgat co-authored Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the First Branch, a textbook on all things Congress.
Law
is the Wallace and Beverley Woodbury University Professor of Law and Co-director of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Program at the George Washington University Law School. Salzburg is an expert on evidence, procedure, and litigation. He has held numerous governmental positions and continues to serve as a mediator for the U.S. Court of Appeals for Washington DC.
is the Walter S. Cox Professor of Law at the George Washington University Law School. Professor Berman is one of the world’s foremost theorists on the interactions among legal systems. Professor Berman is an expert on constitution and administrative law.
is the Lerner Family Associate Dean for Public Interest and Public Service Law; Professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School. Dean Morrison is an expert in constitutional law and has argued in front of the Supreme Court 20 times.
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