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Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center in Washington, D.C., and director of the Pew Research Center for The People and The Press, talked about public opinion and the 2008 presidential race. This program was sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance. The above graph and others like it are available here from the Pew Research Center for The People and the Press.

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U.S. diplomat and Minnesota native Thomas Wise talks about his experiences in Iraq as a member of a Provincial Reconstruction Team.

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Dean J. Brian Atwood discusses the military and diplomatic reports on the Iraq war, and examines the reaction from President Bush and Congress. This interview is taken from Minnesota Public Radio's Midday program with Gary Eichten.

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The following is a list of upcoming events sponsored by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. Unless otherwise noted, all events are free and open to the public. Visit the Humphrey Institute online at www.hhh.umn.edu.

Monday, September 3, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.: Visit the Center for Democracy and Citizenship (CDC) at the great Minnesota get-together. The University of Minnesota is highlighting several interdisciplinary areas of study in its State Fair building, and CDC will represent the public engagement area on Labor Day, Monday, September 3, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. They will talk about the Warrior to Citizen campaign, the Minnesota Works Together initiative, and citizenship in general, both at the booth and on the U of M stage throughout the day. You can find CDC at the U of M/Crossroads building located at the corner of Dan Patch and Underwood. For more on the U at the Fair, click here.

September 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m.: Nineteen international fellows from seventeen countries have arrived in the Twin Cities to participate in the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, as well as the Bolashak Fellowship Program, the Muskie Fellowship Program, and other research fellowships. This diverse group of leaders representing many nations has come to the University of Minnesota to pursue leadership and professional development opportunities, academic studies, and research in the areas of public administration, public policy, human rights, law, demography, and population studies. A welcome reception for the fellows will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 11, at the Humphrey Institute.

Wednesday, September 12, 5 p.m.: The Women and Politics Reading Group will kick-off the fall season with a discussion on two books that offer different takes on the same woman: The Case for Hillary Clinton by Susan Estrich and The Case Against Hillary Clinton by Peggy Noonan. All are invited to attend this discussion at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 12, in Freeman Commons (205 HHH).

Monday, September 17, 5:30 p.m.: Access to White House records is being narrowed as more types of communications are not being preserved (including e-mail) or are being removed by the White House from public viewing. Professor Larry Jacobs will talk about the importance of maintaining robust access to presidential communications and its implications for American democracy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 17, in Wilson Library on the West Bank. The free event, organized by the Friends of the University of Minnesota Libraries, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the University's Government Publications Library's status as an official federal repository.

Wednesday, September 19, 7 p.m.: Thomas Wise, a Minnesota native and a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State, will talk about his experience on a reconstruction team in Iraq at 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, in Cowles Auditorium. Since joining the State Department, Wise has been posted overseas to embassies in Africa and Europe. He recently spent more than a year in Iraq, where he served as head of the political and governance team and was the State Department spokesman for northern Iraq. He also was one of the first diplomats appointed to a Provincial Reconstruction Team, joint civilian-military units that support local leaders.

Wednesday, September 26, noon and 7 p.m.: Andrew Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, will give two public lectures on Wednesday, September 26, that analyze American politics and our position on the global stage. At noon, he'll focus on “American Elections” and at 7 p.m. he'll talk about “America's Place in the World.” Both presentations will be held in Cowles Auditorium. For more information, visit the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

Thursday, September 27, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: The Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy will co-host a daylong conference on Thursday, September 27, to promote enhancing the role of citizens in a digital world. “Citizen-centered Government Websites: The User Experience, E-Democracy, and Web 2.0” will feature speakers who will talk about how government websites and tools can further engage citizens in problem solving while improving their experience with a government agency. All are invited to attend. The conference is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Find out more and register online.

Thursday, September 27, 5-7 p.m.: As you enter the Humphrey Center, you pass a garden that was designed to celebrate the life of Hubert H. Humphrey. The garden recently was renovated, and all are invited to a rededication ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. on September 27. Join us for light refreshments and a short program to begin at 5:45 p.m.

Friday, September 28, 7:30 p.m.: The Center for Science, Technology, and Public Policy will co-sponsor a panel discussion on “Speaking Science 2.0: New Directions in Science Communication” at 7:30 p.m. on September 28 in the Bell Museum auditorium, 10 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis. Author and journalist Chris Mooney, American University communications professor Matthew Nisbet, and University of Minnesota anthropologist Greg Laden will join moderator Jessica Marshall, a U of M science journalism professor, in a panel discussion on science and culture, public engagement with science, and the role of scientists in the public discussion.

Save the date!

October 2: The Humphrey Institute alumni office and the Citizens League will co-sponsor “Civic Minds: New Thinking on Civic Life” at 5:30 p.m. on October 2 in the Humphrey Center atrium. The discussion will focus on the Warrior to Citizen campaign.

October 17: The State and Local Policy Program will co-sponsor the 23rd annual Conference on Policy Analysis on Wednesday, October 17, at the Continuing Education and Conference Center in St. Paul. For more information and to register, visit www.cce.umn.edu/policyanalysis.

October 17: The Women and Politics Reading Group will discuss Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Infidel at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 17, in Freeman Commons (205 HHH).

October 22-23: “Biofuels, Carbon, and Trade: Leadership Challenges for the Interdependent Americas” will look at building a partnership for the Americas on biofuels and carbon policy. For a full schedule and to register, visit www.biofuels.umn.edu/.

October 25: The Humphrey Institute is co-sponsoring the Creative Conversations Film Series: Community Approaches to Conflict for Justice and Change. On October 25, the Institute will host a showing of Confronting the Truth at 7 p.m. in Cowles Auditorium. Click here for more information.

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