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Partisan divide felt less at local level, writes Ivacko

Jan 9, 2019
In an opinion column for Governing, Tom Ivacko (MPP ’93), associate director of CLOSUP, breaks down the latest Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) findings on civil discourse in Michigan localities.“Will the National Partisan Breakdown Infect Our...
CLOSUP Lecture Series, Conversations Across Differences

The functioning of democracy across the urban-rural spectrum

Nov 16, 2020, 11:00-11:55 am EST
Free and open to the public – this is a virtual webinar on Zoom - please register! Student researchers will share their research on the similarities and differences across the urban/rural continuum with respect to: the state of civic discourse; public participation in decision-making; citizen engagement; internet connectivity and access to information; and privatization of local government services.  

Bill Kristol and Neera Tanden: In conversation

Sep 30, 2018 1:23:00

Bill Kristol and Neera Tanden talk differences along party lines and about the current state of the political environment; moderated by Ford School Dean Michael S. Barr. September, 2018.

Federal tax reform: A dialogue

Dec 4, 2017 1:23:09

A discussion of the proposed federal tax reform proposals by former Congressman Dave Camp, dean Michael Barr and moderated by President Mark Schlissel. December, 2017.