Professor James Read's book Doorstep Democracy was one thing considered on the October 30th edition of All Things Considered on Minnesota Public Radio. Listen to host Tom Crann discussing the book here, and visit this MPR page for extended interview segments.
October 31, 2008
Audio: James Read on Minnesota Public Radio News
October 25, 2008
Minneapolis: Intergovernmental Relations Intern (Paid)
The following is a verbatim listing from the Minneapolis Office of Intergovernmental Relations. The McCarthy Center posts relevant internship listings without preference for political party or cause.
The Office of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) is looking for a full-time, temporary intern. The position is for a minimum of six months starting in December 2008. It is designed to provide an opportunity to a recent college graduate or current graduate student. Successful applicant will work closely with Intergovernmental Relations staff as they advocate for the City of Minneapolis’ legislative agenda at the state legislature. Applicant should have an understanding of the Minnesota State Legislature and an interest in legislative/local government issues.
In addition, the IGR Department is looking for someone interested in assisting community-based nonprofit organizations with fundraising, specifically following up with grants related technical assistance. This may include meeting with organizations to help them develop a grants strategy, identify funding opportunities (government sources and private foundations), and editing draft grant proposals.
Duties:
- Assist IGR staff with development of 2008 legislative agenda
- Track legislative issues before the Minnesota Legislature
- Write/edit weekly report updating and summarizing legislative activities and departmental actions
- Research legislative issues and City policies and initiatives
- Assist IGR staff at the Capitol
- Work with community organizations and identify their legislative priorities
- Update city elected officials and department heads regarding legislative actions
- Other duties as assigned
- BA degree required
- Excellent writing skills (may be asked to supply a writing sample)
- Need to be able to work full time during the normal work day—some evenings/weekends possible
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must provide own transportation to and from outside meetings
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Access
Send resume by Friday, November 7, 2008 to: Gene.Ranieri@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
-or-
Gene Ranieri, Director
Intergovernmental Relations
Rm 301M City Hall - 350 S 5th St
Minneapolis, MN 55415
For additional information, call the Intergovernmental Relations Office at (612) 673-2043.
Photos from Oct. 8, 2008 healthcare panel discussion
Photos from the healthcare panel held at CSB.
For more photos, visit our online album.
Photos from Liam Fox visit for the Mark Kennedy Frontiers in Freedom lecture series
Photos from the recent event with Liam Fox, Member of the British Parliament.
For more photos, visit our online album.
October 21, 2008
Position Announcement: Coordinator, McCarthy Center
Saint John's University invites applications for the full time (75%) position of Coordinator for the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement. The successful candidate will take the lead in planning and organizing all logistical aspects of events and programs to ensure it meets the expectations of sponsors, presenters and those attending. The Coordinator will provide general support to the Director of the Center as well as Center sponsored scholars, students, and guests, review and monitor the Center budget, including preparation of all reimbursements and expenses, and develop a budget tracking mechanism. This position will welcome CSB/SJU students, faculty, alums and interested visitors to the Center and ensure incoming requests are organized, processed, and responded to in an efficient manner. In addition, the Coordinator will provide supervision of the Center student assistants and volunteers.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education with two to three years of related office experience desired. High School Diploma required.
Good organizational and time management skills, good sense of “detailed” work, excellent initiative and follow-through ability necessary.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong office management skills and interpersonal communication skills.
Computer knowledge and ability with the willingness to remain current with web-design, word processing, and database software.
Some knowledge or interest in public policy and civic engagement is preferred.
Qualified individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three professional references to:
Saint John’s University
Human Resources - Position # HRW200897
P.O. Box 7188
Collegeville, MN 56321
employment@csbsju.edu
Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Saint John's University is an EEO/AA employer.
October 9, 2008
Photos from Politics and a Pint with Nick Coleman
Photos from the recent Politics and a Pint with StarTribune columnist Nick Coleman. For more photos, visit our online album.
British Parliament member Liam Fox speaks on growing threats to national and international security
Update: Photos now online.
COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. - Liam Fox, a member of the British Parliament and Shadow Secretary of State for Defense, speaks at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 in the Alumni Lounge, Quad Building, Saint John’s University.
He speaks on the growing threats to national and international security. The event is free and open to the public.
Fox was elected as the Member of Parliament for Woodspring in April 1992 and was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to Michael Howard, the then Home Secretary. In July 1994, he was appointed an Assistant Government Whip, and promoted to the position of Senior Government Whip the following year. He was a Minister at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from 1996 until the 1997 general election.
In June 1997, Fox was appointed Opposition Front Bench Spokesman on Constitutional Affairs. He then served from 1999 to 2003 as Shadow Secretary of State for Heath before being appointed Co-Chairman of the Party in 2003. Subsequently, from May 2005 to December 2005, he served as Shadow Foreign Secretary.
Since December 2005, he has been the Shadow Secretary of State for Defense. Fox is also a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
The event is sponsored by the Eugene J. McCarthy Center for Public Policy and Civic Engagement at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, in conjunction with Mark Kennedy’s Frontiers of Freedom Lecture Series and Students Fostering Conservative Thought at CSB and SJU. Kennedy, who served Minnesota in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001-07, is a 1979 graduate of SJU.
October 3, 2008
Health care public policy panel held at CSB
Update: Photos now online.
ST. JOSEPH, Minn. – A panel on health care public policy is at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Room 204A, Gorecki Dining and Conference Center, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph.
“At What Cost? A Health Care Policy Panel” looks at who should pay and manage health insurance, and what are the dangers and benefits of government and market solutions.
The panel includes:
- Twila Brase, a public health nurse who is president of the Citizens’ Council on Health Care, a non-profit organization based in St. Paul;
- Steve Ehlen, an insurance broker at Holland and Frank Agency, Sartell. He is a 1993 graduate of Saint John’s University;
- Joe Friedrich, economics professor at CSB and SJU whose areas of academic interest include health economics and the design of health care financing. He is a 1964 graduate of SJU;
- State Rep. Larry Hosch (DFL-St. Joseph), who is a 2001 graduate of SJU. Hosch is the vice chair of the Health Care and Human Services Finance Division committee for the House;
- Kathy Mock, vice president for public affairs at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. She is a 1980 graduate of CSB.
Families USA internship opportunities
The Villers Fellowship
The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in our health policy department and assist our organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates.
In creating the fellowship, Mr. Villers aspired to develop a network of young leaders who share a passion for health care justice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. Additionally, in order to encourage the development of future leaders, Villers Fellows must commit to mentoring at least one person over the course of their careers.
The application deadline for the Villers Fellowship is January 15, 2009.
You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/
If you have any questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact Melissa Rosenblatt at villersfellowship@familiesusa.
The Wellstone Fellowship
The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing particularly on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, we hope to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site:
http://www.familiesusa.org/
The application deadline for the Wellstone Fellowship is February 6, 2009.
If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact me at wellstonefellowship@
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Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions at the Families USA office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship. Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual salary of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits.
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