Plessy v. Ferguson - 125 Years Later
On May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court decided the landmark case Plessy v. Ferguson, solidifying the “separate but equal” doctrine and providing legal protection to segregation laws passed by th…
525 viewsOn May 18, 1896, the Supreme Court decided the landmark case Plessy v. Ferguson, solidifying the “separate but equal” doctrine and providing legal protection to segregation laws passed by th…
525 viewsThe 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 …
1,556 viewsIn 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 …
574 viewsSteve 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…
1,031 viewsPanelists 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.
472 viewsThe 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 …
584 viewsVice 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 t…
2,918 viewsFormer 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…
185 viewsOpening remarks wee made for the forum, “Walter Mondale: Living Legacy,” held in George Washington University’s Jack Morton Auditorium.
194 viewsParticipants 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 …
146 viewsFormer Senator Tom Daschle presented the third annual Martin Olav Sabo Lecture at the Humphrey Institute. He spoke on “Public Leadership in a Changing World,” reflecting on his career and of…
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