American Democracy Project

Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
1 History and political science departments to present "A History of Reproductive Rights"
Northern Iowan 119:7, p.1 		UNI's Departments of History and Political Science will be hosting a free to attend panel in Lang Hall to discuss the history of reproductive rights. Mallory Schmitz writes more details about the organizations and people involved; photo.
2 University to host mock caucus
Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2 		The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
3 UNI hosts caucus in Maucker
Northern Iowan 116:31, p.1 		The event, held one week before the Iowa caucuses on February 3, was intended to introduce students to the caucus process and the role it plays in the American democratic system. As Hoffman called the group to order, she stressed the value of Iowans' unique experience of being "first in the nation in the caucusing process". Hoffman opened with a general explanation of the caucus process, including how to find your ward and precinct location; photo.
4 Prof talks buddies and boogeyman
Northern Iowan 115:12, p.2 		Professor Evan Renfro gave the lecture "Buddies and Boogeymen: U.S. Foreign Policy as Domestic Politics" on October 1 in Rod Library as part of the #PanthersVote lecture series, hosted by the American Democracy Project. Renfro discussed mass media and politics; photo.
5 #PanthersVote kicks off
Northern Iowan 115:10, p.1 		The non-partisan voting initiative #PanthersVote held its kickoff event on September 24 in Maucker Union. The initiative is a collaboration among UNI student organizations, academic departments, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG); photo.