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Jake Sullivan Reflects on U.S. Foreign Policy, Global Risks, and Democracy at Humphrey School Event

President Biden’s national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, was involved in setting policy and strategies to deal with some of the world’s most pressing issues, including the global pandemic, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, and relations with China. Sullivan reflected on the Biden administration’s foreign policies and the future of America on the world stage in an event at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs on June 5. 

Policy Fellows in the Minnesota State House Chamber

Bettering Minnesota Through Civic Engagement

In an era of deep political polarization, the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School Policy Fellows Program is building bridges across ideological lines. For 35 years, this nationally recognized leadership initiative has united emerging and mid-career professionals from diverse political, cultural, and geographic backgrounds to tackle Minnesota’s most pressing public policy challenges—fostering collaboration, inclusion, and civic engagement in the process.

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Endorsed candidates trail in polls, money race

Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed about the relative success of party-endorsed candidates on the campaign trail in advance of the fall elections. 

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As Donald Trump turns 80, he faces a foe he can never defeat: Father Time.

Professor Larry Jacobs was quoted in this story about how President Trump’s judgment may be affected as he ages. 

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Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

A year after the shootings that left state Rep. Melissa Hortman dead and state Sen. John Hoffman wounded, Professor Larry Jacobs was interviewed on how the uptick in political violence has continued to unfold.

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