Does resentment of "liberal elites" cause rural voters to increasingly oppose "big government"? Join us Thurs., Feb. 9th, 4:30 PM, East Hall Little Theatre, to talk to Dr. Katherine Cramer, Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison and author of The Politics of Resentment.

Marijuana: Legalize or Criticize? Join us Thurs., Mar. 2, 6:30 PM, East Hall Little Theatre, to talk to WI State Sen. Sen. Mary Felzkowski (R), 12th District, Dale Schmidt, President of the Badger State Sheriffs’ Association, and Jay Selthofner, Northern WI NORML Founder & Treasurer.

Internationally renowned director Len Morris will come to Ripon College on Mar. 3 at 1:05 PM to present his newest film, Butterfly, Butterfly, in Bear Auditorium, Farr Hall. Butterfly, Butterfly follows a personal journey of documenting gains made in eliminating child labor.

How does cancel culture function and what are its consequences for society? Join us Tues., April 11, 6:30 PM, East Hall Little Theatre, to talk to Dr. Duke Pesta, UW-Oshkosh, Director of FreedomProject Academy, and Nada Elmikashfi 🍉🇸🇩🇵🇸, Chief of Staff for WI State Rep. Francesca Hong.

Interim Director and political science professor Henrik Schatzinger Ripon College had a great interview with WisconsinEye today.

Watch #WisconsinEye Newsmakers Lisa Pugh feat. Dustin B. Brown State Democracy Research Initiative University of Wisconsin Law School & Henrik Schatzinger Center for Politics and the People Ripon College 2023 Spring General Election Ballot preview 🖥️ wiseye.org/2023/03/27/new… 📧 wiseye.org/newsletters 🎧 wiseye.org/podcasts #wipolitics

Joe is the best at distilling the big picture into manageable bites. We discussed this work last week and I’m glad he posted this. I know that many reporters will be secretly using this cheat sheet, as they follow along as results come in on Tuesday. Thanks joe handrick. U

Finally, the road less traveled in Wisconsin. Everyone (me too) starts with the WOW and Dane/Milwaukee. Then the BOW ("Fox Valley") if you are diving deep. Those are big and important counties, but for us nerds here, let's go off the beaten track. 1/n

Does resentment of "liberal elites" cause rural voters to increasingly oppose "big government"? Join us Thurs., April 20, 4:30 PM, East Hall Little Theatre, to talk to Dr. Katherine Cramer, Professor of Political Science at UW-Madison and author of The Politics of Resentment.

How did the Catholic Church and the Chilean people resist Pinochet's regime? Join us Tues., Sept. 19, 6:30 pm, East Hall Little Theatre, to have a conversation with Katherine Osberger about her new book, “I Surrender: A Memoir of Chile’s Dictatorship, 1975.”

How will artificial intelligence alter our most basic political practices and ideas? Join us Thurs., Oct. 26, 6:30 pm, East Hall Little Theatre, for a discussion w/ Dr. Mathias Risse, Berthold Beitz Professor in Human Rights, Global Affairs, and Philosophy at Harvard University.

How can we minimize the corruptive influence that money has on our political process? Join us Tues., Nov. 14, 5:30 pm, East Hall Little Theatre, for a discussion with George Penn, Citizen Leader of Wisconsin United to Amend.

Why is phosphorus so important in our lives, and what are the problems surrounding it? The CPP and Green Lake Assoc. are excited to discuss this with New York Times best-selling author and a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Dan Egan on Thurs., 2/15, at 6:30 pm in Great Hall.

What is the current state of women's health in Wisconsin? Join us on Thursday, March 21, at 6:30 p.m. in Great Hall to discuss this. UW Madison Prof. Jenny Higgins and LWVWI Board President Dr. Dorothy Skye will share their insights.

What role do political cartoons play in today's society? Please join us for a panel discussion with Ripon College faculty and author/editor/curator James Danky this Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in Demmer Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. #PoliticalCartoons #Cartoons

Center for Politics and the People will host a watch party for the Presidential Debate between Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump tomorrow night at 8pm in East Hall Little Theatre

What is the situation like at the U.S. Southern border? Join us on Thursday, September 26, at 6:30 pm to discuss this in East Hall Little Theatre. Fond Du Lac County Board Supervisor and Community Leader Kat Griffith will share her insights and field questions. #Immigration