{"id":517,"date":"2023-02-22T15:57:49","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T23:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/?page_id=517"},"modified":"2026-09-02T15:08:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T22:08:39","slug":"fellows-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/fellows-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Fellows Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p style=\"text-align: left;\">Each semester the Center for the Political Future and its Jesse M. Unruh Institute of Politics invite prominent political professionals to become CPF Fellows and lead study groups for USC students in Los Angeles. These resident Fellows expose students to a wide array of perspectives, broadening and challenging their understanding of government while strengthening civil dialogue on campus and within the community. <strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdvVbbT00Pi6pJ3C_h8VXdLCSbiifcoUjs1zTcj5rBLbhRUGw\/viewform\">Apply for a Fellows Study Group<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"video-embed\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"USC Dornsife Fellows Program\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cTWXnabZEZE?si=083iBfgFThGnNAhE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>Study groups are the cornerstone of the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdvVbbT00Pi6pJ3C_h8VXdLCSbiifcoUjs1zTcj5rBLbhRUGw\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPF Fellows Program<\/a>. These in-depth seminars focus on the ins and outs of practical politics, and are coordinated in partnership with the Jesse M. Unruh <a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/jesse-m-unruh-institute-of-politics\/\">Institute of Politics<\/a> to include immersive experiences beyond political theory and academic journals. Each one meets once a week for four to ten weeks and focuses on how politics works in practice rather than in theory.<\/p>\n<p>A study group includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weekly seminar sessions led by the Fellow<\/li>\n<li>Guest speakers the Fellow brings in from their own field<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/fellows-program\/fellows-office-hours\/\">Office hours<\/a> with the Fellow outside of class<\/li>\n<li>Access to internship and career leads through the Fellow and CPF staff<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Study groups also count toward the CPF Student Scholars Program. One study group satisfies a Tier 1 requirement, and study groups are required for Tiers 2 and 3.<\/p>\n<p><strong>[<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdvVbbT00Pi6pJ3C_h8VXdLCSbiifcoUjs1zTcj5rBLbhRUGw\/viewform\">Apply for a Fellows Study Group<\/a>]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unable to attend a CPF Fellow&#8217;s study group, please fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qutQoNqN5YbpFurT8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CPF Study Group Absence Form<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/meet-our-fellows\/\"><strong>Meet Our Current Fellows<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<strong>&#8211;<\/strong> The Fellowships are offered by invitation only. Potential Fellows are invited to apply based on a number of factors, including their current national stature, commitment to the CPF mission, ability to attract students to their study group, prior teaching experience, recommendations from former Fellows, advice from our CPF Board of Councilors, and ability to provide USC students with an exciting study group on practical politics. The Fellows roster is normally booked for the next 2-3 semesters.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8253\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8253\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web.jpg\" alt=\"Fall 2026 CPF Fellows: Michael Donilon, Julianna Goldman, Mike Madrid, Amy McIntosh, Claudine Schneider, and Jeffrey Toobin\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2026\/08\/Fall-2026-CPF-Fellows-web-1280x720.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8253\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fall 2026 CPF Fellows: Michael Donilon, Julianna Goldman, Mike Madrid, Amy McIntosh, Claudine Schneider, and Jeffrey Toobin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pizza and Politics Series &#8211;<\/strong> Free pizza and small-group conversation with CPF Fellows. Fellows discuss current events, their careers, and whatever students bring up. Open to USC students, faculty, and staff. No sign-up required. Pizza and Politics lunches are held from 1:00 p.m. \u2013 2:00 p.m. in SOS B15 on these select Tuesdays: October 13, October 20, October 27, November 10, and November 17.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5139\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5139 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"CPF Pizza and Politics event with CPF Fellows Noelia Rodriguez (former Press Secretary for First Lady Laura Bush), Jessica Lall (former CEO of Central City Association), and Ira Reiner (former LA District Attorney).\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-1024x624.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-768x468.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-1536x936.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/center-for-political-future\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/135\/2024\/02\/CPF-Pizza-and-Politics-Series-web-2048x1248.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">CPF Pizza and Politics event with CPF Fellows Noelia Rodriguez (former Press Secretary for First Lady Laura Bush), Jessica Lall (former CEO of Central City Association), and Ira Reiner (former LA District Attorney).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <h2>Fellows Program: Hear From USC Students<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;As someone deeply interested in both journalism and politics, the Fellows Program has been a valuable and unique opportunity for me as a USC student. I was able to engage with, and learn from, renowned guest speakers who joined our class each week to discuss the Democratic debates and the future of both parties. I can&#8217;t express enough how incredible it was to have access to these leaders in the media and politics and to have candid, open conversations. Adam Nagourney was a great Fellow who actively encouraged our participation in the class and created an environment where students and guest speakers felt safe to discuss, debate, and question current events in real time.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Chandra Ingram, Journalism and International Relations and Global Economy<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Having the opportunity to be a part of the Center for Political Future\u2019s Fellows Program was the highlight of my first semester at USC. My experience centered around taking a ten week course on the role of interest group politics in our federal government taught by Ron Christie, the former advisor to President George W. Bush. Throughout the ten weeks, our class got a behind-the-scenes look at the orthodox and unorthodox mechanisms of lawmaking in the lobbying process, legislative branch and executive office. With over thirty years of experience, Professor Christie\u2019s was able to bring the subject matter and readings to life. I am extremely thankful for the Center for Political Future for providing me with this experience and I hope to continue to use it as a resource as I progress in my academic career.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Adam Jackman, Political Science<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;While the American people continue to grow closer to online identities and virtual networks, it is strange that many have come to distrust journalists who, for decades, have packaged hard-hitting truths into \u201cbyte\u201d sizes for the public. Through quite serious but feel-good storytelling, Ann Klenk revealed that what lies behind TV screens is the same as what lies behind your front door. With her rolodex of industry pioneers, she taught meaningful journalism through the eyes of people who are skeptics. Going into this class, there was so little I understood about the political world. And while I still do not know everything, this class taught to never be satisfied until I do.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>Julianna Montano, Philosophy, Politics and Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                    \n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--accordions \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--accordions\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      <div class=\"header-container\">\n\n                  \n<div class=\"f--field f--section-title\">\n\n    \n  <h2>\n          CPF Fellows Groups FAQs\n      <\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n      \n      \n      \n    <\/div>\n  \n      <ul>\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-1-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-1-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Who can apply?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-1-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-1-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Any USC student, undergraduate or graduate, from any school or major. You do not need a background in politics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-2-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-2-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I apply, and when?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-2-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-2-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Study Group applications are open from the beginning of every semester until the end of the second week of classes. For announcement of when the application opens and closes, please sign up for our <a href=\"https:\/\/app.e2ma.net\/app2\/audience\/signup\/1724859\/42744.856822520\/\">CPF Newsletter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Placement in a study group after applications close is on a case-by-case basis. Reach out to cpf@usc.edu for enrollment after the application closes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-3-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-3-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">After I apply for a study group, when will I hear back?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-3-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-3-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>All students are notified about placement into a study group once the application has closed. All students who applied will be contacted via email included in their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-4-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-4-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Study groups cap at 20 students. How are students chosen?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-4-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-4-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Students are chosen based on participation with the Center, when the application is submitted, and attendance in previous study groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-5-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-5-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How much time does it take?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-5-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-5-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>One session a week for four to ten weeks, depending on the Fellow. Session range from 90 &#8211; 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-6-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-6-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">What if I have to miss a session?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-6-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-6-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Fill out the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/qutQoNqN5YbpFurT8\">CPF Study Group Absence Form<\/a> before the session. An absence with no notice counts as unexcused, and unexcused absences can affect your Student Scholars credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-7-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-7-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Do study groups count toward the Student Scholars Program?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-7-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-7-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Yes. One study group satisfies a Tier 1 requirement, and study groups are required for Tiers 2 and 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-8-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-8-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How do I meet a Fellow outside of a study group?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-8-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-8-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Attend office hours or a Pizza and Politics lunch! Both are open to students who are not enrolled in that Fellow&#8217;s study group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-9-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-9-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">How does CPF choose its Fellows?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-9-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-9-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Fellowships are offered by invitation. CPF invites potential Fellows to apply based on their national stature, their commitment to bridging political divides, their teaching experience, recommendations from former Fellows, guidance from the CPF Board of Councilors, and their ability to lead an engaging study group on practical politics. The roster is normally booked two to three semesters ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n              <li>\n          <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion-trigger \" id=\"heading-1-10-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-controls=\"section-1-10-Fl9908bs_G\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-disabled=\"false\">\n                          <span class=\"item-title\">Who do I contact with other questions?<\/span>\n            \n                      <\/button>\n\n          <div id=\"section-1-10-Fl9908bs_G\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-1-10-Fl9908bs_G\" class=\"accordion-panel\">\n\n                            \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--rich-text \"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--rich-text\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n      \n<div class=\"f--field f--wysiwyg\">\n\n    \n  <p>Email <a href=\"mailto:cpf@usc.edu\">cpf@usc.edu<\/a> or visit SOS B15.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n            \n                      <\/div>\n        <\/li>\n\n          <\/ul>\n  \n  \n\n  <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":271,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-517","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - 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