Ted Halstead, NY Times journalist and author of "The Radical Center", will be speaking in St. Paul on October 29th. I think this may be interesting to list members, so here are the details:
The Citizens League and Minnesota Public Radio are pleased to present
"The Radical Center and America's Democracy"
With Ted Halstead
Wednesday October 29, 7:00 p.m., Fitzgerald Theater,
downtown Saint Paul
As Minnesota voters continue to fluctuate between the Wellstone-left and the George W. Bush-right; with a majority of voters now considering themselves 'independent'; and with the parties themselves becoming more polarized, what is going on in American politics?
Are recent voters in California - and Minnesota - confused? Or are they just unhappy with their choices? What do they want and who will engage them? What does this mean for the elections this November, and especially for next year's Presidential election? What does it mean for democracy, and for the most important policy issues of our time?
The Citizens League and Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) are thrilled to bring you one of the most innovative and refreshing new voices in American political thinking: Ted Halstead.
Ted Halstead is a defining voice for a new generation of political leaders, and is widely praised for his thoughtful analysis, his bold recommendations, and his entrepreneurial policy solutions.
"The Radical Center and America's Democracy" will take place on Wednesday October 29, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fitzgerald Theater, 10 Exchange Street in downtown Saint Paul. Tickets are $10 for League and MPR members, $12 for the general public, and free for students. General admission seating will be available on the 29th, or through the Fitzgerald Box Office, at 651-290-1221. Easy parking is available in the World Trade Center Ramp behind the Fitzgerald Theater.
(Note: Proceeds from the event will help cover Citizens League expenses. The event is not a fundraiser for either organization.)
The Radical Center and America's Democracy is the first in a series of exciting events designed to 're-launch' the Citizens League in its mission to address the most critical public policy issues facing Minnesota, (and to build effective partnerships as it does so).
The discussion with Ted Halstead is also a key event in an innovative and timely series sponsored by MPR called, "Whose Democracy Is It?" MPR is leading a nationwide collaboration of public radio stations, networks and other partners devoted to special coverage on this issue.
Ted Halstead is the author of The Radical Center, and a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Atlantic, the Washington Post and the LA Times.
Ann Berget
Kingfield
