All Past Events

Join us online or in person for a discussion on how to transform the way the criminal justice system and police respond to people with serious mental illness.

Hear from Congressman Tom Emmer as he discusses the upcoming midterm elections.

Join experts from around the nation in analyzing election security and communication.

Register for a conversation around the 2022 Midterm Elections.

Why has the unequal economic status of Black Americans persisted into the 21st century? Glenn C. Loury, Merton P. Stolt Professor of the Social Sciences at Brown University and host of The Glenn Show, proposes we need to specify the right “model” for thinking as economists about the long-term persistence of racial economic disparities. An advocate for a united approach to addressing racial disparities, Loury says, “Changing the definition of the American ‘we’ is the only real solution for the racial inequality problem that afflicts our society.”

Following Loury’s presentation, CLA Economics Professor Christopher Phelen will facilitate a discussion on persistent racial inequalities in the US. Questions from the audience will be welcomed.

This event is co-sponsored by the Public Life Project, Department of Economics, and the Humphrey School of Public Affairs Center for the Study of Politics and Governance under the direction of Larry Jacobs.

The CSPG welcomes UMN Professor Pearson for a talk with Susan Page, author of “Madam Speaker,” to discuss Page’s book and women in politics.

Join the CSPG for a conversation with Elizabeth Fowler, a leader in national health policy.

Conversation with election officials on the changing landscape of election audits.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Norm Ornstein will discuss mental health and criminal justice reform.

Two prominent conservatives join CSPG to discuss GOP opportunities in politics.

Join us for an event on the latest in health reform with national experts in the field. 

Renowned community organizer Marshall Ganz joins CSPG to consider recent organizing efforts that have been having major impacts on American politics.

This event will be a conversation surrounding the rent stabilization ballot initiative in Minneapolis.

Join CSPG to explore topics surrounding Congress, civil rights groups and minority representation.

Dave Zirin will join CSPG to discuss his new book, “The Kaepernick Effect”, with Professor Douglas Hartmann. The conversation will center around the impact of athletes in social justice movements.

Pollster Stan Greenberg shares his research regarding Trump voters and how the trends he finds will influence future U.S. elections.

Multidisciplinary artist Bobby Rogers along with award-winning poet Douglas Kearney discuss Rogers’ newest photography and how the medium can convey a myriad of messages.

Political consultants Rebecca Pearcey and Kirsten Kukowski offer insight on both major parties’ preparation for the 2022 elections.

Congressional experts Sarah Binder and Kathryn Pearson will break down the current state of affairs in Congress and the White House.

CSPG hosts a panel of three election administration professionals to discuss current and future policies to ensure that voter verification is accurate, accessible, equitable, and feasible.

Conversation with Harvard Professor Michael Chernew and Star Tribune healthcare reporter Chris Snowbeck about the health care innovations that have come from the COVID-19 pandemic

Panel on the impact of new state voting legislation on election integrity.

Independent music venues across the nation were devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic. What will it take for live music to return? Musician and writer Dessa joins Minnesota music entrepreneur Dayna Frank and Minnesota Public Radio’s arts reporter Euan Kerr.

Over the past few elections racially and ethnically diverse candidates have won elections and bring new perspectives to Minnesota city government. A panel of distinguished city officials discuss the shifts taking place in Minnesota city leadership.