IOP in Action

Strengthening American Democracy: Challenges for News & Democracy in the Platform Era

Join us for another event in our Speaker Series, this one hosted at 6:00 p.m. at the Broad Auditorium. Our speaker, Johanna Dunaway, will be discussing the research she’s done on the polarization of local media.

The Institute of Politics at Florida State University Releases Interview with State Rep. Evan Jenne (D-Dania Beach) as Part of Why We Serve Video Series

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Institute of Politics at Florida State University (IOP@FSU) released the latest installment in its innovative “Why We Serve” video interview series today.

The episode features State Rep. Evan Jenne (D-Hollywood), who is also the co-minority leader in the Florida House of Representatives. The series is a student-led project established to help young leaders connect with state legislators from both major political parties and learn about civic engagement through public service.

“Why We Serve” includes Republican and Democrat lawmakers explaining why they chose public service and offering advice to those looking to follow a similar path into elected office.

In his interview, Rep. Jenne explains that helping constituents solve real-world problems is what he enjoys most about serving.

Events IOP in Action

October 7, 2021

Strengthening American Democracy: Overcoming the Challenges Women Face in Running for Office

Join us for a presentation from Christina Reynolds, the Vice President of EMILY’s List, an organization dedicated to electing pro-choice women to public office in the first of the IOP’s Strengthening American Democracy Speaker series. Christina is the co-author, with EMILY’s List former President Stephanie Schriock, of Run to Win: Lessons in Leadership for Women Changing the World. Her presentation will focus on the challenges that women face in the electoral arena and how candidates and organizations that support them can work to overcome those challenges.

Events IOP in Action

October 5, 2021

Engaged Education: Integrating Art and Civics

Join the IOP@FSU as Dr. Sara Scott Shields and Dr. Rachel Fendler discuss their work with interdisciplinary teams at schools in historically underrepresented and marginalized communities. We’ll be discussing the key takeaways of this collaborative project and answer questions from our attendees.

Events IOP in Action

September 8, 2021

Who Do You Trust? Public Opinion on Handling the Pandemic

This webinar features a study by Associate Professor of Political Science Amanda Driscoll and political science Ph.D. student Taylor Chewning, using a nationally representative survey to explore how Americans view the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The political scientists will discuss some of the study’s key findings and take questions from attendees.

Events

May 6, 2021

IOP@FSU Discussion with Senator Angus King

Join the IOP@FSU for a discussion with Senator Angus King (I-Maine) hosted by IOP undergraduate fellows and IOP Director Hans Hassell focused on public service, bipartisanship, and civility in politics. Senator Angus King is one of two independents in the U.S. Senate and has represented the State of Maine since 2013. Prior to becoming a US Senator, he served as Governor of Maine, also as an independent, between 1995 and 2003.

IOP in Action News

Why We Serve: Connecting with Members of the Florida Legislature

Student Fellows of IOP@FSU interviewed members of the Florida Legislature to gain insight into why they chose to serve their community through public office, including those who served as their mentors, and advice they would give to those beginning their careers.

Events

April 22, 2021

Political Civility: Encouraging Problem Solving

The IOP@FSU is excited to host Margaret White, Executive Director of No Labels, and former Senator Joe Lieberman (D-CT), in an event moderated by the Honorable Al Cardenas. Their discussion will highlight the importance of bipartisanship and political civility and focus on how we can encourage problem solving in a polarized Congress and in our own local communities.

News

The IOP@FSU Unveils Its First Episode of ‘Politics in the Sunshine’ with former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush

Our new podcast series, Politics in the Sunshine, is moderated by former Republican Party of Florida Chair and Florida State University adjunct faculty member Al Cardenas. Our first guest is former Florida Governor Jeb Bush who was first elected to office in 1998, serving two terms in office through January 2007.

Events

April 20, 2021

IOP@FSU Legislative Session Update

Join the Institute of Politics and the LeRoy Collins Institute for an update of the 2021 session of the Florida Legislature. The panelists are Carlecia Collins, government consultant at the Gray Robinson firm, and Slater Bayliss, partner in The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners.