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The Civic
Caucus is a Minnesota based non-partisan public policy learning
organization
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offering innovative opportunities to involve citizens in public
affairs without making extraordinary demands on their time
~ hosting
a unique library of interviews with past and present political
figures and thought leaders
~ encouraging participation (feedback) by citizens across political
ideology
~ using electronic communication to educate and involve participants
from their homes
~ shining a light on others' proposals, rather than promoting our
own.
Email:
civiccaucus@comcast.net
Send a request to the
above address to receive
summaries of future interviews with thought leaders,
and to have your opportunity to respond as well.
The interview summaries
and issues pages
are intended to spark a thoughtful dialog,
moving towards education and understanding,
rather than partisan debate.
The position reports
are recommendations offered by
the Civic Caucus Core group,
after considering significant feedback
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Recent
interview summaries:
A
Review of Minnesota’s Legislative Process
Interview
Legislative
candidates and legislators must learn more about public policy
Robert J. Brown,
former Minnesota State Senator,
and Professor Emeritus, University of St. Thomas - October 8,
2017
A
Review of Minnesota’s Legislative Process
Interview
Some legislators seem to feel it’s more important to score
points than to govern well
Tricia Grimes,
retired staff member of the Minnesota Legislature
and the Minnesota Office of Higher Education - July 21, 2017
A
Review of Minnesota’s Public Policy Process
Interview
Combine meetings
with technology to inform, engage citizens
Josh
Pauly,
PeopleSourced Policy founder & executive director -
June 23, 2017
A
Review of Minnesota’s Legislative Process
Interview
Current
legislative procedures harm citizens, Legislature
Jack Davies,
retired judge and former Minnesota State Senator - May 19,
2017
A
Review of Minnesota’s Public Policy Process
Interview
Podcasts aim to
increase empathy for opinions of others
Anne Carlson,
Podcast Producer - May 12,
2017
A
Review of Minnesota’s Public Policy Process
Interview
Minnesota can and
must improve higher ed outcomes
John Adams, University of Minnesota Professor Emeritus - May
5, 2017
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The Civic Caucus
is a non-partisan,
tax-exempt educational organization. The Interview Group
includes persons of varying political persuasions,
reflecting years of leadership in politics and
business. Click here
to see a short personal background of each.
John
S. Adams, David Broden, Audrey Clay, Janis Clay (executive director), Pat Davies, Bill Frenzel, Paul Gilje, Dwight Johnson, Randy Johnson, Sallie
Kemper, Ted Kolderie,
Dan Loritz, Tim McDonald, Bruce Mooty, Jim Olson, Paul Ostrow
(chair), Wayne
Popham, Dana Schroeder, Clarence Shallbetter, and Fred Zimmerman |
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