Plague, Power, & Policy: Lawmaking in a Pandemic
April 28, 2021
3:30 PM—5:00 PM
Join us on 4/28/21 for a discussion on Plague, Power, & Policy: Lawmaking in a Pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed ongoing questions about government power and constitutional liberties. Join us for a panel discussion of where the line is between the government’s emergency authority to protect public health and the rights of individuals, business owners, and organizations.
Upcoming Events
Diplomacy: A Wargaming Experience
The UW–Madison chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society announces a fun and interesting evening featuring Diplomacy, the classic game of international politics and intrigue. Live play will commence at 6pm on Wednesday, April 21. To …
Plague, Power, & Policy: Lawmaking in a Pandemic
Join us on 4/28/21 for a discussion on Plague, Power, & Policy: Lawmaking in a Pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed ongoing questions about government power and constitutional liberties. Join us for a panel discussion of where the line is between the government’s emergency authority to protect public health and the rights of individuals, business owners, and organizations.
Free Speech in Wisconsin High Schools: A Symposium for High School Administrators
The CSLD will host the next Free Speech in Wisconsin High Schools symposium June 17-19, 2021. Registration is now open.Previous speakers Donald Downs: Emeritus Professor of Political Science at UW–Madison Diana Hess: Dean of the School of Education at UW–Madison Luke Sheahan: Assistant Professor of Political Science at Duquesne University Timothy Shiell: Professor, University of…
News
2021 Undergraduate Essay Scholarship Awards
Thank you to all who submitted for the Undergraduate Essay Competition this year. Our topic was: “Should the United States make military or national service compulsory?” Congratulations to our top 3 scholarship recipients and two …
Lawmaking in a Pandemic
The Plague, Power, & Policy: Lawmaking in a Pandemic conversation held last week is posted on our YouTube channel. Check it out!
CSLD Associate Director Scott Mobley on 1050 Bascom
Check out 1050 Bascom where our own Scott Mobley spoke with the Political Science podcast hosts on his journey from the naval academy to teaching at the UW. You can hear his full talk on …
Essay Submission Deadline Extended
The 2021 Undergraduate Essay Competition submission deadline has been extended until April 9, 2021. “Should the United States make military or national service compulsory?” Submit online at: https://csld.wisc.edu/undergraduate-essay-competition/
Call for Memos: 2021 Wisconsin Ideas Conference
The Sifting & Winnowing Foundation is hosts its annual Wisconsin Ideas Conference virtually on April 10th, 2021. The call for memos is now open. The deadline to apply early is Sunday, December 6th, or apply …