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Congress in the 21st Century

The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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In partnership with the Association of the Former Members of Congress, the Dole Institute will welcome Democratic and Republican former members of Congress for “Congress in the 21st Century,” a three-part Discussion Groups series. This program will explore the critical period following elections, examining how outcomes shape policy, governance, and community engagement. The discussion will focus […]

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The Counselors: Should the Draft Be Reinstated?

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Join us for the next edition of The Counselors—an engaging program featuring debates on contemporary topics. This fall, Dole Institute Visiting Fellows and attorneys Ed Duckers and Pedro Irigonegaray will debate whether or not the military draft should be reinstated in the United States with the assistance of expert witnesses. This program will be moderated […]

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The 2024 Post Election Conference: Kansas Panel

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Join Dole Fellow Jonathan Shorman as he moderates the Kansas Panel of the 2024 Post Election Conference. Shorman will lead a panel that will provide an overview of elections throughout Kansas this year, including the race to become the next representative of the Kansas 2nd Congressional District, and political realignment that has led eastern Kansas […]

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World Leaders in Wartime: Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Popularly known as “the Strong” for his formidable physical vigor and power, Augustus II came to power in Saxony in 1694 and won the throne of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth three years later. He then proceeded to conduct military operations against the Turks that resulted in the Treaty of Karlowitz before forming alliances with the rulers of […]

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The 2024 Post Election Conference: National Panel

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Join Dole Institute Visiting Fellow Jerry Seib and Dole Institute Director Emeritus Bill Lacy as they co-moderate the National Panel of the 2024 Post Election Conference. Seib and Lacy will lead a panel that will dive into the practices of both presidential campaigns, congressional races in battlegrounds throughout the nation, and more from this unprecedented […]

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Jimmy Carter: A Special Memorial Exhibit

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

Senator Bob Dole was proud that President Jimmy Carter participated in the Dole Institute’s dedication in 2003, in a significant demonstration of bipartisan leadership. Lifelong public servants, President Carter and Senator Dole knew America works best when we work together to seek common ground for the common good. Join the Dole Institute in honoring his […]

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The Arc of Kansas Politics

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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The history of Kansas is unlike any other state in the Union. Inspired by the recent book Reform and Reaction: The Arc of Kansas Politics (University Press of Kansas, 2024), Philadelphia Inquirer politics and government reporter Katie Bernard sits with former Kansas governors Kathleen Sebelius (D) and Mike Hayden (R) to discuss the complex story […]

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Discover with Dole: Celebrating Kansas Day

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Celebrate Kansas Day all week long at the Dole Institute! Join us Friday, January 24 through Sunday, February 2 for a Kansas Day-themed Discover with Dole. Learn about Kansas by making your own special Kansas postcard using historical examples from the Dole Archives, playing Tic-Tac-Dole, signing a special birthday card for Kansas, and exploring the […]

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G-Planes, R-Planes, and Zeppelins: Germany’s Strategic Bombing Campaign in the First World War

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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The Nazis’ attempt to bomb Great Britain into submission in 1940 and 1941 represented Hitler’s most destructive method of forcing Britain out of the Second World War, but it was not the first time London and other cities had experienced such attacks. From 1915 to 1918, aircraft from Imperial Germany’s army and navy sought to […]

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2025 | Sharon McMahon

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Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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Sharon McMahon, New York Times Bestselling author and educator, will be honored at the seventh Elizabeth Dole Women in Leadership Lecture on February 6 at 7 p.m. CST. McMahon will be honored for her leadership in redefining how we communicate—by turning confusion into clarity, inspiring change, and teaching others about how to take action. She’ll […]

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Rewired: The New Power Structure in Washington

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For the first time, the Dole Institute will host the Dole Forum in our nation's capital. Dole Institute Visiting Fellow and former Washington Executive Editor of the Wall Street Journal Jerry Seib will moderate an exclusive conversation about the new power structure in Washington. Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 18, at 3 p.m. CST/ […]

SPRING 2025 | Exactly How Much Power Does an American President Have?

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The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States

Dole Fellow Matt Beat examines how the exercise of presidential power has evolved since the ratification of the Constitution and how it is shared with each branch of government, the states, and citizens themselves. Learn more about his Discussion Groups series by visiting his Fellow profile.

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