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Professor Larry Jacobs joined award-winning journalist Melissa Fay Greene in a conversation about her work. Greene’s articles and books have addressed civil rights and Southern history, coal mine disasters and poetry, adoption, and family life. Greene discussed her most recent book, There is No Me Without You, which looks at the efforts of one woman to save children orphaned by the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia. Her visit was co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

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In 2006, the South Dakota legislature and governor passed a law that would ban nearly all abortions, the strictest ruling in the country. Opponents led a movement to bring the issue to the voters on the 2006 ballot. In “Navigating Conflict: Planned Parenthood's Strategy in South Dakota,” CEO Sarah Stoesz talked about this effort in conversation with Humphrey Institute lecturer Steve Sviggum, former legislator and long-time pro-life advocate. Star Tribune writer Lori Sturdevant moderated the conversation. This program was sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

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Congressman Tim Walz talked about foreign policy and education as part of the “Connecting with Government” series sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance.

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The Minnesota Opera and the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs convened this public policy conversation inspired by the Minnesota Opera's upcoming production of The Grapes of Wrath. Panelists explored the opera's themes of searching for work, human dignity, and the American dream through contemporary issues of immigration and economic migration. Musical selections were presented by composer Ricky Ian Gordon and cast members.

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Attorney General Mike Hatch, DFL-endorsed candidate for governor, spoke on "Affordability and Availability of Health Care," on August 9 at the Humphrey Institute as part of the Candidate Forum, a series sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance in an effort to nurture substantive discussion on important policy issues.

Listen to audio (part 1, 18 mins 40 secs)

Listen to audio (part 2, 17 mins 20 secs)

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Gov. Tim Pawlenty (GOP-endorsed candidate for governor) spoke about "Education: Funding, Improvements, and Accountability for Results" on July 25, 2006, in Cowles Auditorium. His speech was part of the Candidate Forum, a series of policy talks by candidates for public office. Sponsored by the Center for the Study ofPolitics and Governance, the Candidate Forum is an effort to nurture substantive discussion on important policy issues.

This presentation is available in two parts.

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Gov. Tim Pawlenty (GOP-endorsed candidate for governor) spoke about "Education: Funding, Improvements, and Accountability for Results" on July 25, 2006, in Cowles Auditorium. His speech was part of the Candidate Forum, a series of policy talks by candidates for public office. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Politics and Governance, the Candidate Forum is an effort to nurture substantive discussion on important policy issues.

This presentation is available in two parts.

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