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In 1967, President Lyndon Johnson established a commission headed by Illinois Governor Otto Kerner to study the causes of recent outbreaks of urban violence and to recommend ways to prevent…

Chief Justice John Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary at a discussion hosted by the University of Minnesota Law School. He delivered the prepared remarks ahead of a…

Penn State University professor Sophia McClennen talked about politcal satire in the age of cable television and social media and its influence on public opinion. This event was part of a…

In 1988, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. The court ruled unanimously for Hustler, which had published a parody of religious leader Jerry Falwell,…

In 1988, the Supreme Court announced its decision in Hustler Magazine v. Falwell. The court ruled unanimously for Hustler, which had published a parody of religious leader Jerry Falwell,…

University of Minnesota professor Erika Lee talks about Asian immigration to the West coast from 1830 to 1930, including the role of San Francisco Bay’s Angel Island in the 20th century. She compared…

Steve Young, a former adviser who helped coordinate civilian and military programs during the Vietnam War, talked about how the conflict in Southeast Asia evolved over time and the role that…

Panelists that included authors and academics talked about the influence of gender and race on the 2016 presidential election, Trump administration Cabinet choices, and the 115th Congress.

The University of Minnesota hosted a discussion on allegations made by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump that the 2016 election is “rigged.” Panelists including election scholars…

The University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Public Affairs hosted a tribute to former Vice President and U.S. Senator Walter Mondale. The program included a conversation with former Vice President…

Vice President Joe Biden spoke about the legacy of former Vice President Walter Mondale. Vice President Biden shared details about his relationship with President Obama, compared it to the tenancy of his predecessor,…

Former Vice President Walter Mondale participated in a discussion about his impact on the U.S. education system. “Opportunity and Social Justice -- Quality Education for All” was part of the forum,…

Opening remarks wee made for the forum, “Walter Mondale: Living Legacy,” held in George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium.

Eugene Steuerle talked about his book, Dead Men Ruling: How to Restore Fiscal Freedom and Rescue Our Future, in which he argues that recent federal budget decisions have hampered the ability of…

Participants talked about the Budget Conference Committee two-year agreement and its implications for congressional bipartisanship. The agreement at the time of this event had passed in the…

Jay Weiner recalls the 2008 election for Minnesota’s U.S. Senate seat between Democrat Al Franken and Republican incumbent Norm Coleman and the subsequent eight-month ballot recount. Mr.…

Leo Furcht and William Hoffman read from and spoke about their book The Stem Cell Dilemma: Beacons of Hope or Harbingers of Doom? (Arcade Publishing, April 9, 2008). They talked about their…

Representative Oberstar spoke about national investment in the transportation infrastructure, safety issues, and the collapse of a major bridge in Minneapolis earlier in the year.

Senator Klobuchar spoke about national investment in the transportation infrastructure, safety issues, and the collapse of a major bridge in Minneapolis earlier in the year.

Taner Akcam talked about his book, A Shameful Act: The Armenian Genocide and the Question of Turkish Responsibility, published by Metropolitan Books. Professor Akcam talked about the 1915…