Eugene Dionne

Eugene Dionne is a Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University, holding joint appointments in the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Department of Government. He is a prominent political commentator, syndicated columnist for The Washington Post, and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. His research focuses on American political history, conservative and progressive movements, and the dynamics of political polarization.

• Education: B.A. from Harvard University; Ph.D. in Sociology from Oxford University.

His work critically examines conservative ideologies and progressive strategies, as seen in his award-winning books like *Why Americans Hate Politics* (1991) and *Why the Right Went Wrong* (2016). He has received the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and a National Book Award nomination.

• Awards: Los Angeles Times Book Prize (1991), National Book Award Nominee (1991).

He has advised on public policy and served as a guest scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center. His writings emphasize bridging ideological divides and revitalizing civic engagement.