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    The Candidates and America’s Role in the World

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    With rising tensions in the Middle East, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and continuous challenges on the international stage by China and Russia, all eyes are focused on the candidates in this year’s elections, and how they view America’s role in the world. Dole Institute Visiting Fellow Jerry Seib will be joined by former Senator […]

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    The Ticket-Splitting Voter

    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    The United States remains politically polarized, but are some voters returning to ticket splitting? A look at whether voters are becoming more likely to support candidates from different parties and what that means for races across the country this November.     Jonathan Shorman is The Kansas City Star's lead political reporter, covering Kansas and Missouri […]

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    China in the Heartland: Building a Balanced Approach

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    As China’s influence grows around the world, skepticism in the United States grows in tandem with it. Evidence of this is seen throughout the Heartland of America, where anti-China legislation and rhetoric have grown over the years. Professor Jack Zhang of the KU Department of Political Science will be joined by Susan Thornton, Vice Chair […]

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    The Growing Divide: Political Realignment in the Modern Era

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    As this year’s momentous election campaign nears its climax, it is illustrating anew how the Democratic and Republican parties are undergoing profound ideological and demographic changes. Dole Institute Visiting Fellow Jerry Seib will be joined by Karen Tumulty, an associate editor and columnist at The Washington Post, for an overview of the campaign and how […]

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    The Battle for Congress

    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    As Democrats and Republicans compete for control of the House and Senate, a look at the themes driving races across the country and what to look for in November.     Jonathan Shorman is The Kansas City Star's lead political reporter, covering Kansas and Missouri government. Shorman has spent more than a decade covering politics in […]

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    Sandra Day O’Connor

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    The Dole Institute of Politics will award the 2024 Dole Leadership Prize to Sandra Day O'Connor, former Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and founder of the nonprofit educational organization iCivics, at a public program on October 24 at 7 p.m. It is the first time the Institute has honored a recipient posthumously. […]

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    How to Make Congress Work for the American People

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Public frustration with Congress has been the status quo since the institution’s very first days. Many point to constant gridlock and high levels of partisanship as the main problems that have led to Congress’s recent decrepitude. While partisanship and gridlock does impact Congress’s ability to be a responsive and representative body, an often underdiscussed problem […]

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    KUCCO Annual Trunk or Treat

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

    Join KU Center for Community Outreach and the Dole Institute of Politics for our annual Trunk or Treat! Located in the parking lot of the Dole Institute of Politics, all are welcome to join us for games, activities, and candy. Come in your best costume for a scary good time!

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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. Join us for an engaging program with two former members of Congress as they share insider insights from the campaign trail. […]

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    World Leaders in Wartime: Abraham Lincoln

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    The Dole Institute of Politics 2350 Petefish Drive, Lawrence, KS, United States
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    Abraham Lincoln, often characterized as one of America’s preeminent war leaders, was a master politician who intuitively understood the political consequences of any decision.  Yet on matters of strategy, arguably the most important responsibility of a wartime president, Lincoln deferred to his military commanders rather than exercise his authority as commander-in-chief.  His strategy of deference […]

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    Tribute to Veterans Gala

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

    Join us in celebrating our Veterans and their families on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The program will include a Salute to Veterans from the University of Kansas ROTC and music from the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra. Reservations are required. Admission is free, however, space is limited. To make a reservation, please call the Dole Institute of […]

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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 […]