Humphrey School News on-the-go

Governor Dayton to speak on Minnesota political future

2012-09-11T18:51:25Z

Larry Jacobs to have a conversation at the Humphrey School with Governor Dayton.

Jacobs said an event of this kind was rare in his experience. "It's very unusual to get a governor to come over and open the gates for a free-wheeling conversation."

Minnesota Daily
September 11, 2012

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Lankan Minister commends the appointment of Professor Patrick Mendis to the UNESCO Commission

2012-09-07T19:12:32Z

Humphrey alum, Patrick Mendis, appointed to the UNESCO Commission by U.S. Secretary of State Clinton.

"We are so fortunate to have Patrick Mendis as a commissioner. The depth and breadth of his unique experience as a teacher, diplomat, author, traveler, and scholar make our UNESCO Commission stronger," said Eric Woodard, Executive Director of the UNESCO Commission at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C.

Asian Tribune
September 7, 2012

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Thinking about readability after Michelle Obama, Ann Romney speeches

2012-09-07T19:04:47Z

Eric Ostermeier provides data on speeches performed at recent RNC and DFL conventions.

"The First Lady's speech Tuesday was written at a 12th grade level -- the highest in history among the wives of presidential nominees and far above Ann Romney's lowest mark of a 5th grade level."

JSOnline: Milwaukee
September 7, 2012

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First Lady's speech at high reading level

2012-09-06T19:17:33Z

Eric Ostermeier reports Michelle Obama's speech was written at the 12th grade reading level.

A review by Smart Politics, a non-partisan political news site authored and founded by Dr. Eric Ostermeier of the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, found Obama's speech had the highest reading level among the wives of recent presidential nominees.

Personal Liberty Digest
September 6, 2012

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Editorial: In St. Paul, new tools for listening on public issues

2012-09-06T17:54:10Z

Kathy Quick comments on the important role of civic engagement in public affairs work.

"Government agencies have a responsibility to bring people in and be accountable to them in a democratic society," said Kathy Quick, an assistant professor at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Pioneer Press
September 6, 2012

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U of M Humphrey School to host 'Civil Conversations Project' with Public Radio's Krista Tippett

2012-09-05T18:58:10Z

Larry Jacobs seeks to build "bridges" with this year's conversations at the Humphrey School.

"Our disagreements are suffocating our potential as a country and state," said Larry Jacobs, U of M professor and director of the Humphrey School's Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. "The collaboration with Krista Tippett seeks to honor and learn from bridge builders--the creative and courageous who accept differences and still press on to find common ground."

My Science
September 05, 2012

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DNC becomes a convention of Mayors for a night

2012-09-05T15:58:23Z

Larry Jacobs discusses Mayor Rybak's role at the Democratic National Convention.

"RT Rybak invested early in Barack Obama, way before most folks even took him seriously," Larry Jacobs, of the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, told KARE. "And he's remained loyal to him since then."

KARE-TV
September 5, 2012

U's politics and governance center to hold series of talks on religious topics

2012-09-05T15:51:38Z

Humphrey School to be a partner in the "Civil Conversations" series.

Dubbed "Civil Conversations," the series promises to address "some of the deeply personal and divisive topics facing our communities today -- Christianity, reproductive choice and marriage," according to a released statement from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs' Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

Star Tribune
September 5, 2012

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Editorial: Aiding Egypt is in America's interest

2012-09-05T15:43:28Z

Eric Schwartz weighs in on U.S. economic aid to Egypt.

"This demonstration of support for the democratic processes in the Middle East enhances our capacity to pursue other measures in the region in ways that regional actors deem as credible and not reflective of general hostility on the part of the United States in the region," Schwartz said. "Our ability to make these sorts of distinction of support that are consistent with our interest enhance our credibility and our capacity when we have to take tougher measures elsewhere."

Star Tribune
September 5, 2012

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U of M Humphrey School fall events series features top issues of 2012 election season

2012-09-04T18:36:09Z

Humphrey School will host critical conversations as elections near.

The series will convene lively dialogues across the top political and policy issues of the day, from health and medical care to immigration. Keynote speakers include policymakers, D.C. insiders and nationally prominent professors.

UMNews
September 4, 2012

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The politics behind health care exchanges

2012-09-04T18:29:50Z

Larry Jacobs sheds light on the Affordable Care Act dispute in Minnesota.

Joining MPR's Cathy Wurzer to discuss the politics behind health care exchanges is professor Larry Jacobs from the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

Minnesota Public Radio
September 4, 2012

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Minnesota political season well underway

2012-09-03T18:19:56Z

Larry Jacobs acknowledges Minnesota's vital role in upcoming elections.

Jacobs says expect some tight contests for seats in the Minnesota House and Senate too. "Those majorities could well be up for grabs. Who controls the legislature will be very important in terms of our tax policy, our spending policies," Jacobs said.

KARE-TV
September 3, 2012

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Letter of the Day: Women and careers

2012-09-01T18:10:18Z

Barbara Crosby provides reasons why women face barriers to achieving leadership positions.

That is, people see that CEOs are mainly male, and therefore they conflate the notion of corporate leader and male. Perception, though, is only one factor in women's slow progress toward equality in top corporate positions. A recent issue of the Economist noted that many women move off the corporate high-fliers' track because demands of the workplace conflict with family responsibilities.

Star Tribune
September 1, 2012

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Michele Bachmann targeted by Credo SuperPAC In anti-Tea Party push

2012-08-23T21:18:14Z

Eric Ostermeier provides data on the history of Minnesota Republicans running for Congress.

Lane pointed to Bachmann's recent showing in her state's Republican nominating contest as evidence that the Tea Party favorite seems increasingly vulnerable. Although Bachmann captured more than 80 percent of the primary vote, it was the smallest vote percentage garnered by a Minnesota Republican running for Congress in half a decade, according to a political blog published by the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.

Huffington Post
August 23, 2012

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At the table of change

2012-08-23T21:10:48Z

Harry Boyte addresses new methods to engage in conversations around education and change.

Today, we face new and daunting challenges. Public opinion research by the Kettering Foundation shows that Americans are deeply worried about long term problems which neither government nor markets, by themselves, can solve. The U.S. economy struggles with challenges in a tough global environment. We've become an increasingly divided nation, dramatized by this hyperpolarized election. Values like responsibility, integrity, and quality in work seem to be fading. Too many, from Washington to Main Street, are unable to work together to solve problems. The country sees growing economic disparities. Many who work hard and play by the rules are slipping out of the middle class.

Huffington Post
August 23, 2012

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