Working in New Media
A Conversation with Garrett Graff
10.29.2009
Garrett Graff, editor of The Washingtonian magazine, will speak with students on New Media.Events
Working in New Media
Perspectives Series: A Conversation with Karen Tumulty, TIME Magazine
10.09.2009
The Center for Politics and Governance's Perspectives Series will welcome Karen Tumulty, National Political Correspondent for Time Magazine. Evan Smith, CEO and Editor in Chief of the Texas Tribune, will host the Perspectives Series this year.
What Public Sector Professionals Need to Know...
Remarks by Clay Johnson
09.30.2009
Clay Johnson will come speak to students on what Public Sector Professionals Need to Know.Hispanic Leadership Initiative Launch
05.04.2009
The Center, in partnership with the Texas Exes, will launch a Hispanic Leadership Initiative to examine the Hispanic population’s growing potential for leadership across Texas and in the nation. The launch event will feature remarks by The University of Texas System Chancellor Francisco Cigarroa.Page Turners Series: Bob Moser, author of Blue Dixie: Awakening the South's Democratic Majority
04.29.2009
The Center for Politics and Governance will host Bob Moser, editor of The Texas Observer, as he discusses his new book Blue Dixie.CPG Partners with KXAN and CLASS to present an Austin Mayoral Debate
04.22.2009
In partnership with KXAN Austin News and the student organization CLASS, the Center will present an Austin Mayoral Debate. The debate among candidates David Buttorss, Josiah Ingalls, Lee Leffingwell, Brewster McCracken, and Carole Keeton Strayhorn will be broadcast live on KXAN Austin News.Perspectives Series: David Hobbs, LBJ Alumnus and former Assistant to the President
04.02.2009
From Texas to Capitol Hill to the White House, David Hobbs will speak about his journey from the LBJ School to the highest levels of federal government.Refreshments will be served.Page Turners Series: Nadine Eckhardt, author of Duchess of Palms and Sarah Eckhardt, Travis County Commissioner and LBJ School Alumna
03.31.2009
Nadine Eckhardt will read from her memoir, Duchess of Palms. Joining Eckhardt for this event will be her daughter, Sarah Eckhardt, Travis County Commissioner and LBJ alumna. Their discussion will address the extent to which political roles and opportunities have expanded for women since the time of LBJ when Nadine Eckhardt came of age.Perspectives Series: Rick Noriega, former Texas State Representative
03.25.2009
Former Texas State Representative Rick Noriega will deliver remarks, "Public Service in an Era of Hope," followed by a discussion with students. Refreshments will be served.2009 Barbara Jordan National Forum on Public Policy
America as Good as its Promise?
02.19.2009
Gwen Ifill Author of “The Breakthrough: Politics and Race in the Age of Obama to Keynote 13th Annual Forum February 19, 2009CPG Fall Forum 2008
Who's Right? Who's Left? What's Next? Texas Politics and Policy Beyond 2008
11.06.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance is proud to present Who's Right? Who's Left? Texas Politics and Policy Beyond 2008, a day-long forum devoted to the future of Texas politics and government in the aftermath of the 2008 elections.This year's Forum follows a historic election with far-reaching implications for the State of Texas. The Forum will analyze the election results and shed light on future elections and the upcoming 2009 legislative session.
McCain v. Obama: Competing Visions for America
10.23.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance and the Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security hosted McCain v. Obama: Competing Visions for America, a discussion of foreign and domestic policy, on October 23. This town hall-style debate with prominent supporters of John McCain and Barack Obama examined the presidential candidates’ competing visions for foreign and domestic policy.The Choice 2008
10.14.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance, in conjunction with the Future Forum, presented The Choice 2008, co-produced and co-written by CPG Director of Research Studies, Dr. Paul Stekler. The Choice 2008 on PBS’s award winning Frontline series documents the political "life story" of John McCain and Barack Obama.Page Turners Series: Bill Bishop, The Big Sort
05.08.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance and the LBJ Alumni Association hosted Bill Bishop, noted journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist, as he discusses his new book The Big Sort: Why The Clustering of Like Minded People is Tearing Us Apart.KXAN and CPG Host Present Austin City Council Debate
05.07.2008
In partnership with KXAN Austin News, the Center for Politics and Governance at the LBJ School of Public Affairs hosted a live TV/Internet debate on Wednesday May 7, 2008 at 12:30 p.m. The debate was moderated by KXAN news anchor Robert Hadlock and Veronica Vargas Stidvent, Director of the Center for Politics and Governance.Perspectives Series: Former US Senator Tom Daschle
Confronting America's Health Care Crisis
05.02.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance, the Center for Health and Social Policy, and the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum hosted former Democratic Leader of the United States Senate Tom Daschle. Senator Daschle delivered his remarks, "Confronting America’s Health Care Crisis," and signed copies of his book Critical: What We Can Do About the Health Care Crisis, written with research help from Scott Greenberger and LBJ School of Public Affairs Professor Jeanne Lambrew.Page Turners Series: Mickey Edwards, Reclaiming Conservatism
04.24.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance hosted Mickey Edwards, former Republican Congressman and co-founder of the Heritage Foundation, to speak about his new book Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost - and How it Can Find its Way Back Again.Page Turners Series: David Frum, Comeback: Conservatism that can Win Again
04.23.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance hosted David Frum, author and noted conservative columnist, speaking on his new book Comeback: Conservatism that can Win Again.The Future of the Republican Party -- a Panel Discussion
04.23.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance presented a panel discussion, "The Future of the Republican Party," featuring David Frum, author and noted conservative columnist; former Congressman and co-founder of the Heritage Foundation Mickey Edwards; Justice Dale Wainwright of the Texas Supreme Court; Ted Cruz, the Solicitor General of the State of Texas; and Dr. Rosemary Edwards, chair-elect of the Travis County Republican Party.Perspectives Series: Allyson Ho, former Special Assistant to the President
04.04.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance hosted Allyson Ho, former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush. Ms. Ho spoke about her experience in the White House as well as her role as a counselor to Attorney General John Ashcroft and Law Clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.Perspectives Series: Senator Tom Harkin
03.27.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance hosted United States Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) to speak about Iowa, the 2008 election, and other topics.Page Turners Series: Dave McNeely and Jim Henderson, Bob Bullock: God Bless Texas
03.26.2008
The Center hosted authors Dave McNeely and Jim Henderson to read from their book Bob Bullock: God Bless Texas. A panel featuring current and former legislators discussed the legacy of the iconic Bob Bullock.Election 2008: Outcomes and Implications
03.05.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance and the Future Forum hosted a panel discussion to examine the heated 2008 primary battles, the upcoming November election, and the implications for the new presidential administration.Page Turners Series: Ron Brownstein, The Second Civil War
03.03.2008
The Center hosted Ron Brownstein, political director for Atlantic Media Company, to speak about his new book, The Second Civil War: How Extreme Partisanship Has Paralyzed Washington and Polarized America.Perspectives Series: James Johnson
Presidential Transitions
02.11.2008
The LBJ School of Public Affairs and the Center for Politics and Governance present a discussion with James Johnson, noted business leader and Democratic Presidential advisor, and Dean James Steinberg on presidential transitions.Page Turners Series: Garrett Graff, The First Campaign
02.05.2008
The Center hosted Garrett Graff, Editor-at-Large of the Washingtonian Magazine and author of The First Campaign for a discussion of the intersection of politics and technology and how the internet has revolutionized our democratic process.Page Turners Series: Ted Van Dyk, Heroes, Hacks, and Fools: Memoirs from the Political Inside
01.22.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance hosted Ted Van Dyk, renowned political commentator and advisor to seven Democratic Presidential Candidates, to speak about his new book, Heroes, Hacks, and Fools: Memoirs from the Political Inside.Perspectives Series: Deputy Secretary Tevi Troy
01.16.2008
The Center for Politics and Governance welcomes Deputy Secretary Tevi Troy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Troy will offer remarks on public service and address the Administration’s health policy goals.Page Turners Series: Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Leading Ladies
11.09.2007
The Center hosted US Senator, University of Texas and Law School alumnus and bestselling author, Kay Bailey Hutchison . Senator Hutchison provided a general overview of her new book, Leading Ladies: American Trailblazers, followed by discussion of select biographical snapshots of great American women featured in the book.CPG Fall Forum 2007
The Future is Now: The Hispanic Impact on American Politics and Government
09.21.2007
The Center for Politics in Governance celebrated its public launch by convening a conference on the changing impact of the Hispanic community on the American political landscape. The conference included some of the nation's most prominent political experts, academics, and community leaders and focused on recognizing, understanding, and expanding the role of Hispanic Americans in the political arena both in Texas and the nation.
