John J. Pitney uses the Gilded Age and Grover Cleveland’s win in 1892 to outline the 2024 political rematch.Payson Libraries hosted Pitney as a guest lecturer on March 29, where he spoke on presidential rematches. Pitney has written several books, including “Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald J. Trump,” and he is a Roy P. Crocker professor of Politics … [Read more...] about Historical Rhymes Minus The Repetition
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A Woman’s Story: Picking Up The Pieces Years Later
Kathleen Osberger lived in Chile working as a substitute fourth and fifth-grade teacher and sheltering political dissidents following the United States CIA-assisted coup invasion of Chile in 1973, Osberger said. Payson Library, School of Public Policy’s (SPP) Diversity and Belonging Committee and SPP Christianity and Public Policy student organization co-sponsored the event “I … [Read more...] about A Woman’s Story: Picking Up The Pieces Years Later
Opinion: Shed Ego From Arguments
Transparency Item: The Perspectives section of the Graphic includes an advice column based on new topics and different writers’ thoughts. This is the opinion and perspective of the writer.I am not a confrontational person in any shape or form. I hate arguments and tend to avoid them as much as possible, especially political ones. However, I believe someone does not have … [Read more...] about Opinion: Shed Ego From Arguments
The Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Discusses Being Armed for Politics: Identity, Calling and Faith
Kay Coles James spoke on how she armed herself for politics by becoming solidified in her identity, calling and faith.The School of Public Policy hosted James during the Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture. Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy, sat down with James for a discussion titled: A Life of Faithful Leadership in Politics … [Read more...] about The Augustus and Patricia Tagliaferri Dean’s Distinguished Lecture Discusses Being Armed for Politics: Identity, Calling and Faith
Former Members of Congress Discuss Student Loan Forgiveness
Former Congress members discussed on Jan. 23, the recent Student Loan Forgiveness plan passed and who they believe should back the student loans.Pete Peterson, dean of the School of Public Policy, introduced the discussion at the W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series with Mimi Walters, R-CA, and Alan Lowenthal, D-CA. This particular lecture was a partnership between … [Read more...] about Former Members of Congress Discuss Student Loan Forgiveness