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Call for Papers - Conference on Ethics and Politics in Illinois

The Simon Review

How Schools Can Promote Civic Education
Suzanne Schmitz, Professor of Law Emeritus - May 2012 - Paper #31

Redistricting in Illinois: A Comparative View on State Redistricting
Joseph A. Cervantez and Logan Fentress - April 2012 - Paper #30

Alexander Lane - From Slavery to Freedom: The Life of Alexander Lane, Educator, Physician and Illinois State Legislator, 1860-1911
Pamela Smoot, Research Assistants: Andrew Barbero and Michara Canty - February 2012 - Paper #29

Reduced Size PDF of Paper #29

Learn more about Alexander Lane

Iowa Caucus Coverage

David Yepsen on History, Influence of Iowa Caucus and 2012 Election

David Yepsen Interview on The Rachel Maddow Show

David Yepsen with scholarship winners Oliver Keys and Keith Burton, as well as Director\'s Award winner Tyler Chance.

Nancy Bocskor speaking at Pizza and Politics - April 19, 2012

Bobbie Steele speaking at Pizza and Politics - April 13, 2012

Tom Johnson, April 4 2012

David Yepsen, Former IL Gov. Jim Edgar and Theresa Amato (Lawyer with the Citizen Advocacy Center) speaking at the Illinois State Ethics Forum at the Union League Club sponsored by The Institute of Government and Public Affairs (University of Illinois).
Photo Credit to David Kohn, Union League Club

Alexander Lane Reception(left)Matt Baughman, State Rep. Will Davis (D-30), Barbara Mardis, Winston Mardis (Great-grandson of Alexander Lane), Pamela Smoot, David Yepsen and Linda Baker

Ryan Burge, Religion’s Role in the 2012 Presidential Election, 2-16-12

Nancy Sherman, The Moral Cost of War: Shame, Guilt, and Self-Empathy, 2-15-12

Gloria Campos, Women in Politics: Winning the Women’s Vote, 2-8-12

Dr. John Foster talking to high school students at Simon Youth Leadership Day

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Spring 2012 Mid-Year Newsletter is Now Available

Alexander Lane - Save the Date

Join the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute and SIU School of Medicine as we celebrate the life and legacy of Alexander Lane, the first African American male student at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Lane used education to rise from slavery in pre-Civil War Mississippi to become an educator, physician and Illinois state representative from Chicago. Come learn more about this remarkable story and how we plan to honor him through an internship program to provide opportunities for students to enter public service.

Tuesday May 22, 2012
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Program
SIU School of Medicine

RSVP REQUIRED (PDF)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Paul Simon Institute Associate Director Matt Baughman
618/453-4001 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Alexander Lane - From Slavery to Freedom: The Life of Alexander Lane, Educator, Physician and Illinois State Legislator, 1860-1911
Pamela Smoot, Research Assistants: Andrew Barbero and Michara Canty - February 2012 - Paper #29

Reduced Size PDF of Paper #29

05.04.12 - Lecture to Present Life of Civil-War Era African-American Legislator, Physician

Learn more about Alexander Lane

Southern Illinois Poll Results 2012

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute is pleased to announce:

The 2012 Southern Illinois Poll Results:

03.07.12 - Poll: GOP primary voters favor Santorum

Full PDF Version of Poll Release - GOP primary voters favor Santorum

03.08.12 - Voters weigh in on Cook County, the wealthy

Full PDF Version of Poll Release - Southern Illinois Voters Critical of Share of State Spending, Income Distribution in the US

03.09.12 - Southern Illinois Voters Oppose Facilities Closures, Support Some Pension Reforms (PDF)

Southern Illinoisans: Don't close state facilities (Source: The Southern Illinoisan)

03.15.12 - Poll: Voters want greater financial transparency

Full PDF Version of Poll Release - Voters want greater financial transparency

Spring 2012 Speakers Schedule

Simon Papers Archive

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute provides a travel stipend for scholars who wish to use the Simon archives at Morris Library on the campus of SIUC.

For details, see http://www.lib.siu.edu/footer-portlets/collections/special-collections-research-center/simon-papers-research-stipend .