St Paul-itics @ SPPL
The Saint Paul Public Library is teaming up with local and national experts to host several Saint Paul-itics events in order to present information about election, national convention, and other political topics to the public.
A regional and national speaker series will be held Tuesday evenings in August and feature:
August 5: The Citizen Solution: How You Can Make a Difference
Harry C. Boyte, a nationally known community organizer and activist, will present his new book, The Citizen Solution: How You Can Make a Difference. Harry Boyte is the author of several books, and a senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
August 12: Do Political Conventions Matter Anymore?
Tom Hauser, Chief Political Reporter, KSTP Eyewitness News, will provide an inside look at the presidential race and talk about upcoming national conventions and if they matter as much as they used to.
August 19: The 2008 Election: What’s at Stake?
Susan Estrich, a legal and political analyst and author, is one of the nation’s leading legal scholars and public intellectuals. She is known for her quick wit and humor on FOX News where she regularly appears and was the first woman ever to run a national presidential campaign. Book signing to follow.
August 26: A Political Conversation for Everyone
Bill Arnold, Triple Espresso playwright and performer, will chat about the lighter side of politics and inspire individuals and groups to be more civically involved in unique and fun ways.
More events (including time and place for the events above), web links, and information about Saint Paul-itics can be found at: http://saintpaulitics.org/