ISSUE NO. 27 FALL 2018

THE NEWSLETTER OF THE PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE AT SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY CARBONDALE

Letter from new director John Shaw - page 3

Institute Springfield Interns - page 6-7 Carl Hulse:

15 Years of "Washington Politics in the Age of Trump" Youth Leadership New York Times Correspondent Carl Hulse spoke in April at SIU Carbondale Weekend - page 8 Carl Hulse, the chief Washington correspondent. correspondent of , Hulse began working for visited SIU on April 23 as a guest of newspapers in LaSalle-Peru and Jerry Mileur's the institute and provided a perceptive, Kankakee before moving to Florida Lasting Legacy provocative, and amusing account of and then to Washington, D.C. - page 11 Washington D.C. politics in the era of During his visit to SIU, Hulse . met with the institute’s student Hulse, a native of Ottawa, Illinois ambassadors. He discussed his career and a graduate of Illinois State and offered observations about University, has worked for The New Washington politics. He later spoke 2018 Simon York Times since 1986. He has been with students, professors, and staff PollTM Results the paper’s chief congressional at SIU’s School of Journalism and - page 17 correspondent, Washington editor, described his path from Illinois to and now is its chief Washington Washington, D.C. - continued on page 15 STUDENT SPOTLIGHT - PAGE 4 • HONOR ROLL OF DONORS - PAGE 10 • SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS - PAGE 12/13

Dr. Katherine Cramer, The Paul Simon director of the Morgridge Public Policy Institute's Center for Public Service at Town Hall Recommendations the University of Wisconsin, Madison. STORY ON PAGE 14 STORY ON PAGE 16

ISSUE 27 - 2018 WELCOMING JOHN SHAW TO SIU! The Simon Times is printed for supporters and friends of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at SIU Carbondale. All content is provided by institute staff and University Communications and Marketing. All photographs are provided by University Communications and SIU Chancellor Carlo Montemagno introducing John Shaw as the institute's new director. Marketing and institute staff unless otherwise noted. Digital copies of this newsletter and previous newsletters are available at: www.paulsimoninstitute.org/publications

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Don’t forget to check out the institute’s Facebook and pages for event reminders and Shaw, Phil Gilbert, & Perry Knop John Shaw making remarks at Carbondale Meet & Greet more photos ─ plus links to media mentions and new opportunities. STAFF NEWS: COMINGS AND GOINGS Through our YouTube page, you In December 2017, Jordee Justice can check out archived event and Carol Greenlee left joined the institute as conference videos. the institute to join the its assistant director in SIU Foundation as the June 2018. Prior to corporate secretary being hired as the to the SIU Foundation assistant director for CONTACT US AT: Board. the institute, she was Jordee Justice Carol Greenlee Prior to joining the the coordinator for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute SIU Foundation, she was the assistant Saluki Cents Financial Literacy Program. SIU Carbondale director at the institute, overseeing office During her time as financial literacy Mail Code 4429 operations and student programs. coordinator, Justice contributed to 1231 Lincoln Drive strategic educational enrollment Carbondale, IL 62901 In June 2018, Sandy Lanzi returned to the retention and graduation goals of Tel: 618/453-4009 institute as its accoun- undergraduate and graduate students. Fax: 618/453-7800 tant. She also works in Justice has a MBA (’13) from SIU Car- the SIU Office of the bondale, as well as a B.S. (’12) in Business [email protected] Economics with a Minor in Finance from www.paulsimoninstitute.org Provost and Vice Chan- cellor for Academic SIU Carbondale. Sandy Lanzi Affairs. 2 A MESSAGE FROM THE NEW INSTITUTE DIRECTOR, JOHN SHAW

Paul Simon was a singular and ubiqui- in its University Project for tous figure for those of us who grew up in Bipartisan Cooperation. Our Illinois in the 1960s and 1970s. Singular contribution was to develop in that he was a distinctive and authentic a set of best practices for the public official who was ethical, idealistic conduct of congressional town and practical. Ubiquitous in that he seemed hall meetings. These recom- to be everywhere. He traveled Illinois mendations have been shared relentlessly and joyfully, wrote prolifically, with the Illinois delegation and and appeared frequently on TV and radio. released to the public. They Everyone felt they knew Paul Simon. And reflect Paul Simon’s idealism everyone respected him. and transparency and will I first met Senator Simon in 1991 in hopefully encourage more Washington, D.C. when I was a congres- civility and respect in our sional reporter. I found him gracious and public discourse. The Lugar approachable, combining policy substance Center will use the institute’s with personal civility. Most striking was report as the basis of a national his humanity. He treated Senate elevator town hall project. operators and restaurant workers with the The Paul Simon Institute is same respect and cordiality he extended to launching an initiative to study, the Senate Majority Leader. This is a rare teach, and celebrate states- quality in Washington—and in , manship which we define as Springfield and Carbondale. inspired leadership character- way to participate in politics and develop Many in Illinois and Washington were ized by vision, courage, compassion, and public policy than what is now in danger of disappointed by Senator Simon’s decision effectiveness. The institute is committed becoming acceptable in the . not to run for re-election in 1996, but his to studying statesmanship at all levels of At a time of rampant public anger and deep determination to return home and create a government and imagining what a re- polarization, the institute is determined public policy institute was wise and gener- birth of such leadership could look like in to champion an approach to public affairs ous. I am privileged to serve as the director contemporary American politics. Several of that is based on civility, rigor, respect, and of the institute he created. My central goal our speakers this fall will discuss this topic transparency. That is the Paul Simon way. is to keep the institute rooted in Southern and the institute will publish a primer on Illinois and focused on Illinois issues while statesmanship next year. also giving it a national voice. The institute created an advisory com- ABOUT JOHN SHAW The institute will continue the excel- mittee to help formulate this initiative. John T. Shaw Shaw joined the Paul lent lectures, fellowships, internships, and We are proud to be working with Richard Simon Public Policy Institute in January other programs that have been familiar for Lugar, former chair of the Senate Foreign 2018 as institute director. more than two decades. We will also bring Relations Committee, Lee Hamilton, Shaw was born and raised in Peoria, high quality speakers to campus for discus- former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Illinois, the second oldest of six children. sions about state and national politics, Committee, Jan Eliasson, former Swedish He received his bachelor's degree in diplomacy, and journalism. Foreign Minister and former Deputy Sec- Political Science from Knox College in Additionally, the institute is participat- retary General of the United Nations, and Galesburg, Illinois and his master's in ing in an important state initiative. We will Jim Edgar, former of Illinois. History from the University of New South work with other partners next year on We undertake this project on a hopeful Wales in Sydney, Australia. He began his programs to “Rethink Illinois.” With the note. Our aspiration is to identify under career working for the 50th anniversary of the Illinois Constitu- what conditions statesmanship is likely to then participated in a training program tion approaching in 2020 and bitter fiscal reemerge and to show America’s rising with the European Union in Brussels crises hopefully behind us, it is important generation that our nation has had--and before segueing to journalism with a to learn the lessons of history, but especial- now urgently needs--leaders of stature, position at the Wall Street Journal Europe. ly to look ahead and consider how our state skill, and wisdom. We aim to elevate the Shaw lived in Washington, DC for more can be better governed in the future. debate and illuminate the way toward than twenty years, covering Congress The institute is also embarking on better governance and more responsible for Market News International, a global several national programs. Early this citizenship in the United States. financial wire service. He is the author of year, the institute was asked by the Lugar The institute’s overarching commitment five books. Center in Washington, D.C. to participate is to demonstrate that there is a better 3 spotlightSTUDENT CELEBRATING STUDENT SUCCESS SINCE 1997

2018-2019 CELIA M. HOWARD FELLOWS NAMED

Southern Illinois University and the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute’s 2018-2019 Celia M. Howard Fellows are Seyi Amosu and Yahaira L. Heller. The fellows will assist in the planning and execution of the institute’s multiple civic education events, community outreach and public policy programs. In addition to these duties, the fellows also select a research topic of personal interest that draws upon both their work with the institute and state policymakers.

Seyi Amosu is a Yahaira L. Heller participated in SIU’s peer mentor program, doctoral candidate is the year’s second improving Latino student retention rates, in the Counsel- Howard Fellow. and has served as president of the Latino ing Psychology Yahaira is a non- Cultural Association, building friendships program at SIU traditional transfer with the Black Affairs Council, NAACP Carbondale. She student who chapters, the student government completed both completed her association and Graduate and Professional her bachelor’s and degree in politi- Student Council. master’s degrees cal science at SIU Dr. Linda Baker provides academic Seyi Amosu in psychology and Yahaira L. Heller after attaining her support and supervision to the fellows does clinical work alongside her academics. associates degree in art. She is currently during their research. “The fellowship gives As a therapist, Amosu has found a passion working on her master’s degree in public the fellows unique insight into the public in working with sexual assault survivors. administration at SIU. Born in Chicago and policy formation process, informing their Her research interests include under- raised in Puerto Rico, Yahaira credits her research. I am happy to be there to assist standing attitudes toward seeking mental upbringing and experience with giving her them and provide them with historical and health care in minority populations and an insight into the collective experiences of institutional context," Baker noted. gender responsive youth programming. the Latino community. The fellowship is made possible through During her time at SIU, Amosu has As a result, her interest in research the generosity of the Celia M. Howard lectured/instructed several psychology concentrates around migrant educa- Fellowship Fund and the Illinois Federation courses. She plans to conduct research on tion, the lived experiences of Latinos in of Business Women’s Clubs. The graduate attitudes toward sexual harassment and American politics and issues impacting assistantship comes with a stipend and a its policy implications both nationally and LGBTQ-identifying people. As a McNair tuition waver. throughout Illinois. She is currently work- Scholar, she conducted research around the ing on the Human Trafficking Report to migrant education program honing in on Apply for the 2019-2020 fellowship at: www.paulsimoninstitute/celiahoward present to the Illinois legislature. Cobden, Illinois as a case study. Heller has

STOELZLE USES DOCUMENTARY PRODUCTION AS RESEARCH TOOL 2017-2018 Celia M. Howard Fellow production of a documentary on human been both humbling and simultaneously Lauren Stoelzle has demonstrated a trafficking. Her documentary serves as a encouraging to watch how the documenta- interest in linking visual arts and film to training tool aimed at arming hospital ry practice, within the context of research, public policy. “Sometimes you look for personnel with the tools to recognizing can provide a voice for those normally research and sometimes research finds victims of human trafficking. silenced, whether silenced intentionally or you,” said Stoelzle. “I truly believe we are reaching a unintentionally, and its' abilities to navigate During her fellowship, Stoelzle moment in time where media literacy is policy and protocol change public policy,” received awards at the Women Gender very important and will only become more said Stoelzle. and Sexuality Studies Conference and the crucial to public policy. Documentary Graduate Professional Student Council production and the ways it can contribute View Stoelzle's work at: Research Awards for the research and to the policy process are endless. It has http://bit.ly/combating-ht 4 2018 HOWARD FELLOW RESEARCHES STATE, 2018-2019 SOCIAL WORK NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL WATER POLICY INTERN

Ashanna Hodge is this year’s social work intern in SIU’s Social Work internship pro- gram in Spring- field, Illinois. Hodge is a native of Bridgetown, Barbados and came to the United States Download Lawrence's paper via OpenSIUC at: to study at SIU with a major in university http://bit.ly/simon-review-52 studies and a minor in sociology. Prior to arriving in the United States, Hodge worked as an assistant and substitute Kara Lawrence is no stranger to tackling Illinois whose findings are subsequently teacher in Barbados. new problems. When presented with the reported to the media and public officials In her internship, Hodge will perform chance to study a policy issue at the state to inform decision-making. Her poll ques- research on critical issues facing state capital in Illinois, Lawrence jumped at tions explored the nature of trust Illinois child welfare agencies, assessing the the opportunity. She took on a question citizens had towards local, state, and fed- current state of the Illinois child welfare that hasn’t been addressed by any institute eral government in providing clean water. system, and comparing and contrasting intern in recent memory – water policy. Lawrence was able to present her water its operation, successes and shortcomings Lawrence, who just completed her Mas- research at two events: Women and Water: relative to similar public sector responses ter’s of Public Administration from SIU, A Global Burden Unequally Carried at the in her native Barbados. was a Howard Fellow at the institute where 6th Annual Cross-Disciplinary Conference Following graduation, Hodge’s career she researched state, national, and global Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies aspirations include representing her na- water policies and published her findings in and at a community and campus collabora- tion at the Caribbean Community (CARI- The Simon Review. The title of her work tion entitled Water for the World: Bring- COM), a regional integration forum is, “Illinois as a World Provider of Virtual ing Campus and Community Together to promoting greater economic, political Water and Advocate for Clean Water: How Address the Future of Water for the United and social integration and shared devel- Does Illinois Fit into the Global Water Nations Association of . opment across the Caribbean. Hodge is Crisis/Solution?” Her professional interests include public focused on representing the Humanities Lawrence’s paper examined how and non-profit administration and particu- Division where she would like to apply Illinois, through its natural resources and larly the issue of how the political environ- her sociology and social work background agricultural capacity, as well as its legacy in ment influences public managers’ deci- in the Council for Human and Social advocating awareness of the lack of clean sions in providing equitable public service Development (COFHSD) and Council water worldwide through the work of delivery and how non-profit organizations for Foreign and Community Relations the late Sen. Simon, could expand on that fill in the service gaps both in national and (COFFC) to assist in the development of ability to provide sustainable and equitable international contexts. a more effective policy and public safety water policy solutions in the future. Her Kara also prioritized helping others on community response to combat incest research was comprehensive, drawing her campus and local community. During and child abuse in the Caribbean. upon use of not only traditional academic her time as an English as a Second Lan- Dr. Linda Baker, a university professor journals,but also interviews of water guage Lecturer at SIU, she was chosen as with the institute and long-time public policy experts and practitioners in Illinois, an exchange teacher to help develop a new policy and legislative consultant, mentors including representatives, news agencies, English program at Yunlin University of program interns and helps supervise their lobbyists, and academics. Science and Technology in . activities. “Ashanna Hodge’s international Through the opportunities given by the Her on-campus involvement also experience and perspective on these institute, she was able to conduct water included work as a student representa- policy questions informs her work and opinion polling as well for the Simon tive on the COLA Council, serving as an provides an important counterpoint to PollTM in Illinois. The Simon Poll TM is a observer on the Governor’s Task Force on the practices utilized in Illinois, providing regularly taken comprehensive poll on Human Trafficking, and an organizer for opportunities to learn and improve on specific policy questions of importance to institute civic education events. both approaches," Baker noted. 5 ON THE FRONT LINES: THE INSTITUTE’S INTERNS IN GOVERNMENT:

The Paul Simon Public Policy Institute’s 2018 Springfield interns included (l-r) Joshua McCray, Michael Smith, Oneida Vargas, Sarah Farwick, Gabby Robles, and Darrin Reinhardt. These interns served on different legislative staffs in the Illinois Capitol and gained valuable hands on experience with state policymakers.

THE 2018 GENE CALLAHAN INTERNS THE ALEXANDER The institute named two students this activities in Springfield. “This internship LANE INTERN past spring as Gene Callahan Interns for provides students with direct experience The institute named Joshua McCray as the student internship program at the state in the legislative process and important the 2018 Alexander Lane Intern. capitol in Springfield, Ill. The SIU Carbon- networking opportunities.” The Alexander Lane Internship was dale students selected were Michael Smith The institute renamed the internship to created to honor the legacy of Alexander and Darrin Reinhardt. honor the late Gene Callahan, who passed Lane, SIU’s first African-American male Smith is a native of Chicago, Illinois, ma- in August 2014. graduate. The internship gives students an joring in political science with a minor in A Milford, Illinois native, Callahan opportunity to work on public policy psychology. In his internship, Smith served graduated in 1955 from Illinois College in issues within state government, and as a member of the Senate Democrat staff Jacksonville, where he majored in English. directly with public officials and their under Senate President John Cullerton. After serving two years in the army, he staff. Smith is active in public policy issues, hav- went on to work in the political arena, first McCray is a double major in history ing previously served on the Black Male as a journalist with the Illinois State Regis- and political science, with an interest in Roundtable and in a previous internship ter (Springfield) from 1957 to 1967, then the study of law and politics, as well as with the Chicago City Council. as assistant press secretary for Gov. Sam the impact of race on both history and Reinhardt, of Carbondale, Illinois, Shapiro, and Lt. Gov. Paul Simon's press contemporary politics and society. His in- majors in history and agriculture busi- secretary until 1972. In 1974 he began his terest in the issues of equality, civil rights, ness economics, and served on the Illinois long association with Alan Dixon, when and law in longstanding, with him serving House Issues staff. Already experienced in Dixon served as Illinois state Treasurer, on mock trial teams even as a high school agricultural issues from his prior experi- then Illinois Secretary of State. student. ence at his family-owned farm, Reinhardt When Dixon moved to the U.S. Senate Despite being an undergraduate, has worked at the Collegiate Farm Bureau in 1981, Callahan became his chief of staff McCray has already held summer posi- as a government affairs representative, and and most trusted political advisor. After tions as a clerk at Efron & Efron P.C., a plans to pursue a career working on state Dixon’s loss to Carol Mosley Braun in northwestern Indiana legal firm, and as an and local agricultural policy. 1992, Callahan worked as the chief lobby- executive assistant at McCray Consulting. Dr. Linda Baker, a university professor ist for Major League Baseball, fighting to After graduation, McCray plans to attend with the institute and long-time public preserve its exemption from the Sherman law school and pursue a career in public policy and legislative consultant, mentors Antitrust Act. service. program interns and helps supervise their To read Knouse’s paper, visit: TO LEARN MORE ABOUT APPLYING FOR OURopensiuc.lib.siu.edu/ppi_papers/46/ INTERNSHIPS, VISIT PAULSIMONINSTITUTE.ORG/STUDENT-OPPORTUNITIES. Institute Springfield internships eligibility: SIU students from all academic backgrounds who have reached junior status (completed at least 56 hours of course work). The Barb Brown Internship is only awarded to SIU Political Science majors. The internships require the student to live in Springfield during the spring semester. Maintaining student status during the internship is also required. Interns will receive a stipend to help cover housing and travel expenses and other needs. 6 SPRING 2018 SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS INTERNS

THE INAUGURAL LATINO HERITAGE LEGISLATIVE INTERN Oneida Vargas, a senior in political sci- Vargas said she and her brother have graduate studies, attend law school and ence at SIU, was selected as the institute's personally benefitted from the Deferred practice immigration law in the future. first Latino Heritage Legislative Intern. Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, Her life experiences have instilled in her Vargas worked during the spring legisla- the current federal initiative designed to a commitment to help the immigrant and tive session with the Demo- provide protection from deportation for undocumented communities and the disad- crats communications staff on policy issues children brought to the country by their vantaged. with members of the General Assembly. parents who were undocumented at the Baker noted Vargas' commitment, Dr. Linda Baker, a university professor with time of arrival. experiences and work ethic. "Oneida's the institute, was her mentor. She is active in organizations that work background provides her with an excellent “I congratulated Oneida Vargas for her to improve conditions within the Latino understanding of the challenges faced by selection as the 2018 Latino Heritage community in the Chicago region. the undocumented community. She was a intern. Oneida’s story is a powerful and She served as the president of the strong advocate and an excellent addition courageous one that all of us at the institute Latino Cultural Association and a men- to the internship program,” Baker said. applaud,” John Shaw, institute director, tor for the Chicago Scholars organization. said. “I am confident she impressed and Vargas previously worked with the Cook The Latino Heritage Legislative Internship provides a inspired all of those who work with her in Community Public Defender's Office and student the PAID opportunity to work with the Illinois Springfield.” helped support her family financially since General Assembly during the spring legislative session. Vargas, who is from Chicago, was born receiving her work permit through DACA. in Mexico and came to the United States Rescinding DACA means that Vargas will Students gain valuable experience throughout the with her parents when she was one-year have no more extensions available once internship. All majors may apply. Applicants must have junior status (56+ hours) at the time of the internship, plus live in old. In her internship program application, her visa expires in April 2019, exactly one Springfield during the internship. she recounted her experiences as a new month before her expected graduation American and the importance of public from SIU Carbondale. APPLY AT: policy on her own life and experience. Vargas plans to complete her under- PAULSIMONINSTITUTE.ORG/STUDENT-OPPORTUNITIES

THE INAUGURAL BARB BROWN SPRINGFIELD INTERNS Sarah Farwick and Gabby Robles, two Robles while they were in Springfield. and dedication to students. SIU Carbondale political science majors, "Students of Professor Brown's were She served as Randolph County circuit were the recipients of the inaugural Barb among the best prepared for their legisla- clerk for 12 years. She taught American Brown Springfield Internship. tive internships. I enjoyed working with government and democracy classes to Farwick is a senior from McHenry, Ill., both interns during the legislative session,” international students through a summer and plans to attend law school after she Baker said. program funded by the U.S. Department graduates in May 2018. She is interested in Students can receive up to 15 hours of of State. both law and government. Robles, a junior academic credit. Interns perform a variety She was very active in politics, including studying political science and economics, of tasks, including legislative and policy as a nine-time delegate to the Democratic is from Chicago and will graduate in May research, committee monitoring, and other National Convention, a two-time candidate 2019. activities focused on lobbying. for 58th State Senate District, and roles in The institute and Department of Politi- “I join many others in Springfield who the presidential campaigns of President Bill cal Science selected Farwick and Robles for tout their internship programs as helpful Clinton and President . the paid internship during the spring 2018 stepping stones to careers in government Brown helped establish the American legislative session in Springfield. These internships are definitely a way for Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Randolph Farwick worked with the Illinois Trial young people to get a crucial first step in County, served on the Chester Public Lawyers Association. Robles worked with the door to state government,” Baker said. Library Board of Trustees, started and led Liz Brown & Associates, a government The internship honors Brown, an SIU Chester Aces 4-H club, and was a long- affairs consulting firm. Robles’ special- alumna and former political science lec- time Rotary International member and an izations include public policy, law and turer for more than 30 years, who passed organizing member of the Daughters of the economics. away in May 2016. Brown earned her doc- American Revolution Liberty of the West Dr. Linda Baker, university professor torate from SIU Carbondale in 1985 and is chapter. with the institute, mentored Farwick and remembered for her intellectual curiosity 7 CELEBRATING STUDENT SUCCESS SINCE 1997

CELEBRATING 15 YEARS - LEADERSHIP WEEKEND BRINGS METRO-EAST STUDENTS TOGETHER Nearly 40 high school students from the Metro East area came to SIU to learn more about lifelong learning and leadership roles at the institute’s 15th annual Youth Leader- ship Weekend. The leadership weekend, Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2017 featured William R. “Bill” Nor- wood, SIU alumnus and pioneering Afri- can-American pilot, and Michael Rashid, IlliniCare Health CEO and plan president and CEO. Workshops and panel discus- sions focused on enhancing the leadership qualities of African-American young men reinforcing positive qualities, building skills and increasing career awareness education. In a selection by their peers, two partici- pants, Willie Robinson, Jr. (Omega Psi Phi Project Manhood) from O’Fallon Township High School, and Mahlik Good (Alpha Phi Alpha Lights of Alpha Mentoring Program) from Belleville East High School, earned the event’s Paul Simon Leadership and Character Award. Robinson and Good each received a plaque and new iPad. we have met and exceeded those expecta- captain, veteran, and former SIU Board of Many of the students who have attended tions because we have been tracking these Trustees member, stressed the importance previous conferences have gone on to students over the past 15 years and we of self-discipline and hard work, saying enroll in colleges and universities and re- can see the impact this program has had in “success in life results when preparation turned to leadership roles in their commu- helping them chart successful careers and meets opportunity.” Each student received nities. Oliver Keys, an East St. Louis native, meaningful lives.” an autographed copy of Norwood’s book, participated for four years and earned his The event planning team consisted of “Cleared for Takeoff: A Pilot’s Story of degree in automotive technology from SIU local educational institutions, fraternal Challenges and Triumphs.” Norwood, a Carbondale. Keys is a service and parts organizations and other community-based Centralia native, served in the U.S. Air area manager with Fiat Chrysler Automo- agencies, Baker said. Those groups include Force, had a 31-year career with United biles (FCA) and helps plan and participate Alpha Pi Alpha, Top Ladies of Distinction, Airlines where he was the company’s first in the annual event, inspired by institute Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, SIU Ed- African-American pilot, and was the first founder, the late U.S. Sen. Paul Simon, wardsville Charter School and the East St. to achieve the rank of captain. He is a D-Illinois. Louis Community College Center. founding member of the Organization of Simon and Mike Lawrence, who suc- Cedric Mitchell has helped plan and Black Airline Pilots and is a Lincoln Laure- ceeded Simon as institute director, used chaperone the event since its beginning in ate in the Lincoln Academy of Illinois -- the a 1994 report by the Illinois Commission 2003. highest honor for outstanding achievement on African-American Males as an inspira- “I can't think of a better gift than helping given by the state to people who were born tion for the leadership weekend. Former to develop youth, exposing them to op- or who lived in Illinois. Illinois Attorney General and SIU Carbon- portunities, and shaping their thoughts of Rashid, meanwhile, urged students to dale alumnus Roland W. Burris chaired the self, community, and humanity,” Mitchell strive for success while remembering to commission. said. “Today’s young males are bombarded help others. “When Mike Lawrence and I first sat with negativity, unfavorable temptations “There is no better way to spend a life down with Paul, his goal at the time was and disillusionment while Youth Leadership than in service to others,” he said. to find a way of building African-American Weekend spurs dreams, plants the seeds of male leadership in the Metro East area,” possibility, and helps secure the promise of Check out the Leadership Facebook page: Dr. Linda Baker, university professor and a better future.” https://www.facebook.com/PSPPIMetroEastLeadership project director, said. “We certainly believe Norwood, a retired United Airlines 8 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S GOVERNMENT DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL Former Rep. Patty Bellock (47th Dis- trict) discussed her career in politics and public service on March 6, 2018, during the opening session of the Women in Lead- ership, Public Service and Civic Engage- ment Day. The event, an annual initiative of the institute, brings women students to Springfield and promotes the contri- butions of women legislators and public Participants pictured with Patty Bellock, former Illinois representative from the 47th district. sector leaders. It is designed to encourage and foster the continued development of Attorney Vincent R. Williams spoke to of Anderson Consulting, Inc. The ladies women’s leadership and involvement in the ladies about “Impact & Collaboration: also met with Paris Ervin -Doyle, com- public affairs. Supporting Women in Public Service.” He munications director for , The morning panel, entitled “Intern- discussed the importance of male profes- Michael Frerichs. She challenged them to ships: the Ladder to Success,” addressed the sionals in the policymaking arena affording get involved in public service and to take importance of internships and mentoring women equal opportunities to develop advantage of internship opportunities as an in developing professional contacts and experience and expertise. Howard Peters, entry point into state government. experience. Participants met informally III of HAP, Inc. has underwritten the The afternoon concluded with a meet with a bipartisan list of women legislators institute's Women's Civic's Day for the past and greet with SIU alumni and students and heard their varied approaches to public three years in memory of his late mother, currently serving in Illinois government, service and philosophies of leadership. Johnnie Peters - a trailblazer in the fight for including legislators, agency staff and in- Participants included Reps. women's rights. terns. SIU alumnus Steve Brown, commu- (115th District), Patti Bellock (47th Dis- The afternoon forum, “Women Lead- nication director for Speaker Madigan lead trict), LaToya Greenwood (114th District) ing the Way: Pathway to Success” featured the discussion. Mary Flowers (31st District), Camille women professionals in the governmental Dr. Linda Baker noted that the event Lilly (78th District), affairs field, from private and non-profit serves to highlight the contribution of (118th District) and Toi Hutchinson (40th perspectives. Speakers included Lori Re- women to public service in Illinois and District). The ladies had the honor of be- imers, president of Governmental Consult- encourage engagement. “We know that if ing introduced in the gallery of the Illinois ing Group, Inc., Mona Martin, president of Illinois is to thrive in the future, the contri- House of Representatives by Rep. Terri Mona Martin & Associates Consulting, Inc. butions of all Illinoisans must be valued and Bryant and Rep. (30th District). and Leticia Dewitt Anderson, president taken into account," Baker observed. LATINO LEGISLATIVE CIVIC EDUCATION DAY On April 11, 2018, the institute spon- political lobbyist Nancy Vazquez. great response we got from our legislators sored its annual Latino Legislative Civic Former Gene Callahan intern and SIU really raised their interest," Baker noted. Education Day in Springfield, Illinois. The alumnus Ryan Gougis, who now serves on "We are pleased to have the first SIU La- event gave students from SIU a chance the capitol staff, spoke on a panel discus- tino Legislative Heritage working with us to meet with legislators from the state’s sion regarding the value of internships in on the senate communications staff," said General Assembly, members of the Legisla- developing networks and experience. Iris Martinez. "I met Oneida Vargas, last tive Latino Caucus, legislative consultants, The institute is committed to placing year when she visited the capitol. During agency staff and other personnel. interns in the state government. We pro- her visit, she remarked that her goal was Students were welcomed by Sen. Iris vide opportunities that allow students to to return to Springfield as an intern, and Martinez (20th District) and also recog- meet with elected officials and other leg- today Oneida's goal has become a reality," nized on the Senate floor by Sen. Paul islative personnel. The event was planned said Martinez. Vargas noted that this in- Schimpf (58th District). In addition to as a way to raise awareness of internship ternship has been an amazing opportunity these legislators, students also met with opportunities among the Latino student to learn first hand about the daily activities Sen. Martin Sandoval (11th District), Sen. community and the importance of civic in the Illinois State Senate. "I’m so glad Cristina Castro (22nd District), Sen. Omar engagement and participation. to have taken part in this experience. The Aquino (2nd District), Lt. Governor Policy "Nothing convinces students like seeing process involves the legislature, the Analyst Derek Cantu, Roosevelt Group with your own eyes, and getting direct appropriations committees and meeting Legislative Consultant\Lobbyist Matt access to legislators, it makes the whole some of the most remarkable leaders from Sanchez, and CNR Consulting founder and process more real, more concrete, and the our community,” said Vargas. 9 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 30, 2018 $25,000 AND UP Charles & Barbara Grace Royce Jackson & Kathy West Brent & Stacey Buzbee Celia M. 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Mileur grew up in Murphys- campus each Barbara Levitt Brown by James & Teresa Clark boro, Ill. and among his earliest memories semester by Martha & Glenn Myers were the trips to St. Louis with his family since 1995. by William & Patty Petterman by Carl & Bonnie Todd to see the Cardinals play baseball. At that He also by Donald & Mary Welge early stage in life he became an avid base- endowed Era "Gene" Callahan ball aficionado and Cardinals fan, passions the Gene by Barry & Debra Locher by William & Lee Ann Vicars he carried for the rest of his life. Callahan

Doris G. Kohlenberger After leaving SIU with his Ph.D., Mileur internships by Richard Brown joined the Department of Political Science to support by William & Shelby Powell by Edward & Karen Stallman at the University of Massachusetts where undergraduate SIU students in spending a by Carl & Bonnie Todd he enjoyed a distinguished career of more semester working in state government in

Richard Schwab than 37 years, including service as graduate Springfield. Mileur was a political activist by Diane Schwab advisor, chair of the department, and an who got involved in state and local politics editor of one of the major journals in his in Massachusetts as a leader of the Demo- THANK YOU FOR YOUR field. He was widely respected by his col- cratic Party. He wanted young people to CONTINUED SUPPORT! leagues for his detailed political knowledge learn the challenges and excitement of be- and loved by his graduate students for the ing a part of political campaigns or work- We are pleased to acknowledge any gifts personal mentoring he gave them. He ing in state, local, and federal government. made in honor or memory of loved ones. was the author or co-author of numerous This was all a part of his deep commitment Mark your check accordingly or include a books and articles in the fields of American to civic education and public service. note as you wish. government, political parties and political Over his lifetime Jerry assembled an ex- DONATE ONLINE AT philosophy. tensive collection of political buttons and Mileur traveled widely both in the memorabilia which he later donated to the www.paulsimoninstitute.org/contribute U. S. and overseas; however, in many ways SIU Museum. He then provided the funds Or you can mail a check to: he forgot his roots in Murphysboro and to pay for a curator in the museum to make Paul Simon Public Policy Institute Southern Illinois. He often talked about his the collection publicly available and to Mail Code 4429 - SIU Carbondale small town roots and had a particular love preserve them for future generations. The 1231 Lincoln Drive Carbondale, IL 62901 for baseball which grew out of trips to St. institute and the Department of Political Louis with his family to see the Cardinals Science will also benefit from generous play. He published three books on various bequests he made in his will. historic Cardinal teams. He went on to The institute staff and the Chancellor’s be the owner of a professional baseball Office spent a part of the last two weeks team in the minor leagues, the Harrisburg of Jerry’s life on plans for him to return Pennsylvania Senators. For many years he to Carbondale and to be recognized at the and a group of friends faithfully journeyed Morton-Kenney lecture by Dr. Katherine to Florida each February for spring train- Cramer on September 6th, 2017. Al- ing games and to enjoy great comradery though his untimely death interrupted Your support helps the Paul Simon mostly talking baseball and politics. those plans, he was recognized at the lec- Public Policy Institute publish He took a special interest in SIU, the SIU ture, and he will always be remembered by baseball team and in the institute. He was those who knew and worked with him in nonpartisan policy data and analysis, one of the founding members of the exter- the institute and the SIU Political Science bring people together, and invest in the nal Board of Counselors for the institute Department, as well as by former students futures of students. and continued to be a strong supporter and colleagues at the University of Massa- and benefactor. He endowed the Ward chusetts Amherst and across the country. SAVE THE DATE Morton-David Kenney lecture series in the Day of Giving Department of Political Science and the institute to honor his favorite two SIU View the collection: http://bit.ly/mileurbuttons 03.06.19 professors. This series has been bringing 11 YOUTH GOVERNMENT DAY 2018 The institute held its annual Youth Gov- ernment Day in the Illinois capitol. The group of over 150 students from across the state heard a keynote address by Rep. Jew- ell Jones of Michigan, one of the nation’s youngest state legislators. Jones, a cur- rent student at the University of Michigan Dearborn, was elected to represent the state’s 11th House District. He is pursuing dual majors in political science and finance, and serves in the Army Reserve Officers LLC). Other featured speakers included and civic engagement. Training Corps, the Black Student Union Giovanni Randazzo (Senate Parliamentarian Shirley Vaughn, a metro east educator and the Student Veteran Association. His and Chief Legal Counsel), Barton Lorimor who has attended Youth Government Day legislative priorities include strengthening (SIU alumnus and Health Care Council of with a group of students for the last 10 the public education system and helping Illinois), Hannah Meisel (Law 360), Vicky years, noted that the young speakers were the state retain its young talent. Crawford (Illinois Commerce Chief) and impressive and certainly role models for Participants were able to interact with Rikeesha Phelon (Phelon Public Strate- students. "They challenge the students to SIU interns and alumni involved in public gies), Kelly Turner (Public Engagement step up and get involved in their local com- policy and civic affairs from a variety of Ameren Ilinois). munities," said Vaughn. "The students not perspectives. Former intern Ryan Gougis The day’s events concluded with only meet elected officials, they meet with met with students and outlined his career McCormick Foundation Director Shawn a variety of officials and learned about their path since his time as a institute intern. Healy, Ph.D. leading participants in an roles in government," said Lana Turley, Gougis went on to moderate a panel on interactive session, in which students sent Illinois Education Association. The students Government Affairs, with guest speakers letters to the legislature discussing specific concluded their day with an informative Greg Cox (C&G Consulting Partners) policy concerns they had. Director Healy visit to the historic Presi- and Ben Lazare (Ben Lazare Consulting, emphasized the power of youth advocacy dential Museum and Library.

DONATE ONLINE AT: BARB BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP www.barbbrownmemorial.org In spring 2018 the was admitted to the Ph.D. program in the the University Excellence Scholarship to institute announced Department of Political Science on the help support her undergraduate educa- the 2018 Dr. Bar- Graduate Dean Fellowship. During the tion. During the spring of 2018, she was bara Brown Memorial 2017-2018 academic year she was Celia M. the Latino Heritage Intern in Springfield Scholarship winners. Howard Fellow and under the auspices of where she worked for the Illinois Legisla- The endowed award is that program worked and did research at tive Latino Caucus. named in memory of the Paul Simon Institute. While working Gabby was a student worker at the Barb Brown who was on her MPA, she was also a graduate assis- institute during the spring of 2016. She an elected official in tant in the University Museum Archive. has also been very active in the institute’s Randolph County and She was an assistant coach for the Vienna Student Ambassador Program and the His- a widely respected Barbara Brown High School girls and boys track team. She panic Student Council on campus. She was political leader in southern Illinois and also volunteered for extensive work with a volunteer for the presi- statewide. Barb was a three degree gradu- the Marion Medical Mission where she dential campaign in 2016. She also worked ate of SIU and taught for eighteen years worked on grant writing and other staff for the Illinois Victory Campaign sponsored in the Department of Political Science. support. Her research on water policy by the Illinois Democratic Party in 2016 There were two winners of the award this reflects that experience and it continues and she worked on the campaigns of U. year. They were Kara Lawrence of Vienna, a long-standing commitment to water is- S. Senator and State Illinois and Gabrielle (Gabby) Robles of sues which Paul Simon pursued during his Comptroller, . Gabby has Bloomington, Illinois. entire career in congress. also been active in support of the Dream- Kara Lawrence is a May 2018 graduate Gabrielle (Gabby) Robles is majoring in ers, or DACA, movement. She plans to of SIU’s Master of Public Administration political science and economics and minor- graduate in May of 2019 and then hopes to program. She holds a B. A. from Murray ing in Spanish at SIUC. She has received go into governmental service or politics. State University and in the fall term she the Daisy Powell Memorial Scholarship and 12 DONATE ONLINE AT: JEANNE HURLEY SIMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP www.jeannesimon.org

Kelli Tilford of Normal, a senior in po- significant accomplishments through- litical science and pre-law at SIU, was the out her life and especially her work 2017 recipient of the Jeanne Hurley Simon at SIU,” Snyder said. “Because of the Memorial Scholarship. The institute awards generosity of the founding donors, a the scholarship to assist undergraduate significant endowment was established women seeking careers in public service. to support the scholarship in perpetu- “I feel incredibly honored to receive a ity. I hope that the success and contri- scholarship dedicated to a woman who butions of the scholarship recipients was passionate and fearless in her pursuit add to Jeanne’s legacy and immortalize to better the lives of those around her,” her through time.” Tilford said. “As an elected member of Jeanne Hurley Simon was born in the Illinois House of Representatives and 1922 in Chicago to Ira W. Hurley and through her actions as a private citizen, Margaret Reilly Hurley. She gradu- Jeanne Hurley Simon is truly a role model ated from New Trier High School in for me as I continue a career in politics and Winnetka and attended Barat College, law. Living up to her legacy in any small which was later absorbed by DePaul Carolyn Wagner Snyder and Kelli Tilford way would be the highest honor.” Twilford University in Lake Forest. She earned demonstrated extraordinary leadership her law degree at Northwestern Univer- found the Public Policy Institute, while ability in revitalizing the ambassadors sity. She was one of the first two female serving as an adjunct professor in Library program at the institute and successfully assistant state’s attorneys for Cook County, Affairs. establishing it as a registered student orga- serving from 1953 to 1956. She also chaired the National Commis- nization at the university. In 1956, she was elected to the Illinois sion on Libraries and Information Science, The $3,000 award will be applied to General Assembly as a state representative an appointment made by President Bill tuition, fees, and other expenses for the from Illinois’ 7th statehouse district, the Clinton in recognition of her advocacy of recipient. 18th woman to serve in the state legisla- literacy. She held these positions until her Carolyn Wagner Snyder, a local support- ture. While serving in the Illinois House of death in February 2000. Jeanne Simon is er of the institute and former dean of SIU Representatives she met then-state Rep. commemorated in two ways: this scholar- Library Affairs, worked tirelessly to create Paul Simon. ship, which will help deserving students and fund the scholarship. Simon left her position as an Illinois pursue their goals; and the Jeanne Simon “I was pleased to work with the insti- state representative when she married Paul Fellowship, which inspires students by tute to establish the Jeanne Hurley Simon Simon but was deeply engaged in public bringing accomplished women in public Memorial Scholarship to honor Jeanne’s service throughout her life. She helped service to campus.

MOSS EARNS INSTITUTE'S PHILLIPS DEBATE TEAM SCHOLARSHIP

Zach Moss, a SIU doctoral student from team and received national honors in both Burbank, Calif., is the recipient of the debate and speech. institute’s 2017 Edwin D. Phillips Prior to his time at SIU, where Phillips Debate Team Scholarship. earned his doctorate in speech commu- “I would like to thank Susie Phillips for nication and then taught airline manage- this extremely generous gift. It is especial- ment, he had a long career in the U.S. ly meaningful to me because her husband Navy, retiring after 22 years and attaining Ed coached the SIU team to a national the rank of captain. He left active duty and championship, and I sit by the trophy case was hired by United Airlines in 1966. Phil- where it resides while I'm researching in lips worked for 29 years in management the office. So, to receive this honor is a -- first inflight and then as head of facilities reminder to me of SIU's storied history for their corporate headquarters. in debate and my place in that continuity,” Phillips was one of the assistant coaches Moss said. for the SIU Debate Team in 1995-96 while (l-r) Todd Graham, director of debate, While attending Central Michigan working on his master’s degree in speech Zach Moss, and Susie Phillips University, Phillips was on the debate communication. 13 INSTITUTE TOWN HALL MEETING REPORT

The institute is delighted to work with sitting in Washington simply listening to ents to ask. Citizens confront their legisla- the Lugar Center on its University Project what the highly paid lobbyists have to say. I tors with increasing and perhaps slightly for Bipartisan Collaboration. We are eager need to touch the public pulse, to sense the rehearsed passion, sometimes reading to promote productive and non-partisan public mood. And I need to talk to people their questions from a script or shouting a public discourse by examining the role of about their specific problems, some widely monologue aimed as much at the cameras town hall meetings in American politics known…but some unusual.” in the back as the congressman in front of and by recommending “best practices” for He added: “It‘s one thing to read about them. In response, congressional offices town hall meetings for consideration by the the farm problem, much different to talk are trying harder to ensure the event hall is Illinois congressional delegation. to flesh-and-blood people whose agony filled with actual constituents, not outsid- Congressional town hall meetings have is written on their faces and in what they ers bused in from districts far and wide.” been an important feature of America’s say. It’s one thing to know unemployment A US News & World Report article by Keith culture of representative democracy for statistics, another to talk to a mother who Lee Rupp questions if town halls can sur- more than two centuries. In their ideal is worried about the mental health of her vive. “Blame it on social media that makes form, town hall meetings allow lawmak- son because he can’t find a job. The people organizing flash mobs relatively simple. ers to describe their work at home and in who took time to attend town meetings Blame it on our polarized politics that Washington and to listen to the concerns of held in every corner of the state helped me makes tolerance for other points of view their constituents. Open and vigorous dia- to become a better senator.” seem like a quaint notion from long ago. logue benefits policymakers and the public. Simon approached town hall meetings as Blame it on cable television and talk radio Town hall meetings were an essential listening and learning sessions. He would for teaching people that hyperbole and feature of Paul Simon’s political life during often sit at a desk in the front of the room hyperventilation are acceptable substitutes the nearly four decades that he served in with a notebook. He would make a brief for reasoned debate. There’s plenty of the Illinois House of Representatives, the opening statement and then invite ques- blame to go around, and there’s little evi- Illinois Senate, the U.S. House of Repre- tions or comments. He took careful notes dence that political social behavior is going sentatives, and the U.S. Senate. as did an assistant. He did not profess to be to change any time soon.” In his memoir PS, Simon recalled that omniscient and would often ask audience In response to this highly charged during his two terms in the U.S. Senate he members for their views on issues. environment, a number of lawmakers returned to Illinois regularly and held town The nature of the town hall meetings have turned almost exclusively to virtual hall meetings in every county in the state that Paul Simon experienced for most of town hall meetings. These meetings can be at least twice and in almost all of the wards his career has changed dramatically, driven conducted over the phone, Tele-town hall and townships of Cook County--more by intensifying political polarization and meetings, or over the internet, online town than 600 meetings in all. “I did it both for advances in technology, especially the halls. Virtual town hall meetings allow the political purposes, obviously exposing my revolution in social media. Some conserva- policymaker to communicate with a much views to many who would never come tive and liberal activist groups regard town larger audience than in-person town halls. to a Democratic political rally, and for hall meetings largely as opportunities to However, they preclude face to face inter- philosophical reasons,” he wrote. “I wanted challenge lawmakers they oppose and to action and many constituents believe they to make sure that people who are unem- create embarrassing moments that can be are carefully constructed to prevent such ployed or facing a huge hospital bill had captured on camera and then disseminated direct contact. access to their senator, and not simply the via social media. The institute believes that in-person big contributors or those who could afford An article about town hall meetings by town hall meetings can remain a construc- a trip to Washington.” Russell Berman in The Atlantic refers to tive part of our political discourse but we In a 1986 essay, Simon said that town hall “the cacophony of boos, jeers and depreca- urge lawmakers and the public to approach meetings were a critical aspect of his public tory chants that make up the 21st century them differently in the future. Respectful service. “What do you learn in all of these congressional town hall.” Berman declares: discussions cannot be mandated, but they meetings? Perhaps as important as any ”Town hall meetings have long since lost can be encouraged, and civility should be specific thing you learn, people understand their innocence as the purest incarnation the coin of the realm in town hall meet- that government is not some distant crea- of American representative democracy. ings. ture, that they can express their opinions, In the post-Tea Party era, they are largely ask questions, let people in positions of de- performative events, set pieces for the pre- cision-making know what’s on their minds. ordained political backlash. Activist groups Learn more about this initiative at But it is more than that. For me, it is a mobilize attendance, ensure television chance to sense what people feel. To best coverage and live-streams, prepare talking www.paulsimoninstitute.org serve the people of Illinois, I should not be points and detailed questions for constitu- 14 INSTITUTE TOWN HALL MEETING REPORT PAUL SIMON INSTITUTE RECOMMENDATIONS: HULSE CONTINUED:

1. There is continuing value for both lawmakers and the public in regular, in-person town hall meetings. While virtual town hall meetings and other types of meetings are also important ways for lawmakers and constituents to exchange views, they should not serve as substitutes for in-person town hall meetings. Face to face encounters are more powerful experiences for both policymakers and the public and are an essential feature of our democracy.

2. The current structure of town hall meetings should be reassessed and careful consideration given to organizing them differently. Specifically, they should be recast as listening and learning sessions in which lawmakers are there to hear the views and concerns of constituents. This might be aided by having lawmakers sit in a chair or behind a desk rather than standing before a podium. Creative ways should be examined to configure the room so the meeting does not have an adversarial feel and also less of a “sage on stage” appearance. It might be helpful to devote some town hall meetings to a single topic and focus the discussion into generating ideas to In his public lecture on “Washington Pol- address this issue. itics in the Age of Trump,” Hulse said the national capital has never before experi- 3. Town hall meetings should be well advertised and held in easily accessible and comfortable enced anything like President Trump. “I’ve accommodations. There is a need to balance venues that are large enough to allow for broad participation with the reality that large auditoriums often foster a more combative and adversarial never, ever, ever seen anything like this atmosphere. Aggressive and creative efforts should be undertaken to broaden the range of before,” Hulse said, referring to unending people who attend town halls so the audience is more diverse and includes both partisans and volatility and the almost daily shattering of independents. Most Americans reside in the center of the ideological spectrum and virtually all analysts agree this vast group is significantly underrepresented in current town hall meetings. presidential norms. He added that virtually all previous American presidents have tried 4. Town hall meetings should be open to the public and the press. Streaming the event live should to project a sense of calm and control, be done if possible. At a minimum, town hall meetings should be recorded (preferably video), and but Trump takes the opposite approach. this recording should be put on the policymaker’s website so that constituents who are unable to attend can view the full meeting. Attendees should be invited to sign in and a summary of the “Trump is the storm…Nothing is predict- meeting should be provided to all who register. able,” Hulse said. Trump, Hulse said, is driving the na- 5. If possible, town hall meetings should be moderated by a non-partisan community leader who tion’s political agenda and has reshaped the explains the procedural guidelines and sets the tone for a respectful discussion. The public should be encouraged to behave with civility and decorum. GOP. “The Republican Party in Washington has been overtaken by Trump,” he said. 6. The policymaker should give a brief opening statement of no more than ten minutes, reserving Hulse argued that the president’s attacks the vast majority of time in the town hall for questions and comments from the audience. on his opponents, the press, and the intel- 7. During the question and comment session, participants should identify themselves and present ligence community have been harmful to a brief question or statement. Strongly stated opinions are appropriate; rudeness or badgering are the nation. “Real damage is being done to not. Shouting, interruptions, or demands for one word answers are not acceptable and should be our institutions,” he said, but added that ruled out of order by the moderator. he remains optimistic the United States 8. Those attending town halls should prepare for these sessions like they would for a professional will survive the Trump presidency. He meeting. Participants should strive to be factual and to tell personal stories rather than recite said there is no indication that Trump will the talking points prepared by advocacy groups. Ideally, participants should provide a written statement of their views or concerns to the lawmaker or a staffer after the meeting. change his behavior while he remains in the White House, adding that it is possible 9. The policymaker should hold a session with the press after the meeting, outlining areas that Trump will be re-elected in 2020. of agreement, disagreement, and additional study. The policymaker should also respond to Covering the Trump administration questions from the press. as a Washington reporter has been both 10. Virtual town hall meetings can be an important tool for policymakers, allowing for exhausting and exhilarating, Hulse said, communication with larger groups. When well-organized, they can reach large and diverse describing the competition between The audiences, including constituents who may not be able to travel to in-person town halls. Virtual New York Times and the Washington Post town hall meetings should have a neutral moderator and allow for unscripted and real time exchanges. While an excellent supplement to in-person town halls, they should not replace them. as highly intense. “We all know each other. It’s a friendly rivalry, a rivalry in which the The Paul Simon Institute believes that town hall meetings can be productive and valuable for Post is trying to grind us into the dust,” he policymakers and the public. However, the ultimate success of town hall meetings requires quipped. the commitment of all who participate to be professional, civil, and respectful. Civility and respect can’t be mandated, but they can be encouraged. Watch the event coverage: Legislators and district staff should experiment with formats and share best practices across state delegations and political affiliation. Effective town halls meetings benefit the public http://bit.ly/carlhulse policy making process. As such, it is in the policymakers’ interest to widely disseminate models that prove successful. 15 THE MORTON-KENNEY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LECTURE SERIES WITH DR. KATHERINE CRAMER & DR. MARIE GRIFFITH On September 6, 2017 the institute, along with the SIU Department of Political Science played host to the Morton-Kenney Lecture for the fall term. The lecture was Dr. Katherine Cramer delivered by Dr. Katherine Cramer, pro- fessor of Political Science and Director of the Morgridge Center for Public Service at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Cramer’s lecture was entitled, “The Politics of Resentment,” which is the same title of her widely acclaimed book published in 2016. In the book and the lecture she explored the causes and conse- quences of a feeling of “resentment” held by rural people toward the more prosper- Dr. R. Marie Griffith ous and more powerful areas of the state of Wisconsin. In the case of Wisconsin, the “upstate” area is mostly small town and rural, and their economies and populations are declining. Cramer’s research found that the voters there often believed that their areas did not get their “fair share” of In April 2018 the institute joined forces U. S. Supreme Court and lower courts in resources when compared to the “down- with the SIU Department of Political the federal and state systems. The conflicts state” urban areas centered in Milwaukee Science again for guest speaker Dr. Marie were particularly on display in the 2016 and Madison. She credits this rural resent- Griffith, who is the John C. Danforth presidential election which she discussed in ment as a key factor in the rise to power of Distinguished Professor at Washington Uni- some detail. Governor Scott Walker. versity in St. Louis, where she directs the She also offered empirical evidence Danforth Center on Religion and Politics. which demonstrated that the alleged mald- Generically Dr. Griffith discussed re- The Morton-Kenney Lecture Series istribution of state resources in Wisconsin ligion and politics. More specifically she was established in 1995 by Dr. Jerome is not necessarily supported by the facts; discussed her recent book, Moral Combat: Mileur a native of Murphysboro and an however this does not change the percep- How Sex Divided American Christians and Frac- SIU graduate to honor two of his Political tion of disadvantage widely shared by the tured American Politics. In this book, Griffith Science professors, Ward Morton and upstate voters. provided a detailed account of the long David Kenney. This series has sponsored Dr. Cramer then went on to explore history of the relationship between religion a formidable list of outstanding speakers how this same dynamic was an essential and politics in the U. S. and the attempts from the academic and political worlds part of the urban rural divide which was of the Founders of the U. S. Constitution who have participated in it since its estab- so marked in the 2016 elections and a key to manage the relationship by providing lishment. explanation for Donald Trump’s presiden- the guarantees of the First Amendment. Mileur had a long and distinguished tial victory. She also briefly observed that From the Civil War, to the Jim Crow era to career as a professor of Political the same urban versus rural divide seems the suffragettes to the fights over religion Science and Chair of the Department at to be a long standing feature of Illinois in the schools and in the public arena this the University of Massachusetts Amherst. politics with Chicago and the urban five conflict has raged, but the modern era He was actively planning to return to “Collar Counties” often divided against the of the 21st Century has seen the conflict southern Illinois and attend the Fall 2017 other ninety-six “downstate” counties. A become more intense and a major con- lecture until he unexpectedly died the lively question and answer period followed tributor to our politically polarized society weekend before. as Cramer interacted with the audience of and polity. Jerry Mileur was one of the PSPPI’s almost two hundred. Recently the conflicts have centered on most faithful supporters as a founding abortion and the rights of gay people member of its Board of Counselors and one of its largest individual donors. Watch this event video at: especially as regards the same sex mar- http://bit.ly/katherinekramer riage. The conflict has particularly cen- tered on prospective appointments to the 16 THE 2018 SIMON POLL RESULTS

In February 2018 the institute conducted a statewide poll on political and public policy issues. The poll included 1001 governor only beat his challenger by three designed to ensure the safety of our water registered voters from across Illinois and percent. supplies and widespread access to clean and was conducted between February 19 and In the Attorney General race, Senator safe water. The results also showed strong February 25, which was just under four led former Governor Pat public support for various reforms of the weeks before the March 20th primary Quinn by four percent which is very close criminal justice system including increased which picked the nominees for both major to the final count where Raoul beat Quinn funding for education and treatment as parties. by three percent. On the Republican side, alternatives to incarceration and remov- On the Democratic side, the poll found Champaign Attorney Erika Harold led Du- ing barriers to former offenders finding that J. B. Pritzker led all opponents in the Page County board member Gary Grasso employment after prison. governor’s race; Senator was although her final margin was considerably The results of these polls gained major second, and Chris Kennedy was third. higher than our poll anticipated. media and public attention in the run up to When the votes were counted almost a The poll also included several issues the primaries and continue today to receive month later this was the order in which related to public policy issues including the attention and constitute a significant part the candidates finished although the per- prospects for criminal justice reform and of the public dialogue and help set the centages for each candidate had changed water resources policy. The water resourc- agenda in Illinois. The next statewide poll somewhat. On the Republican side the es policy questions were done in support will be conducted in fall 2018. poll found Governor leading of Kara Lawrence’s research for her paper his challenger, Representative Jeanne Ives, reviewed elsewhere in this newsletter. The To learn more, visit www.simonpoll.org by 20 points although this margin tight- results showed a high level of public sup- ened considerably by election day when the port for governmental actions and policies

INSTITUTE HELPS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE UPCOMING 2020 CENSUS CHALLENGES In May 2018, the institute helped start electronic rather than personal interviews, Carbondale Civic Center hosted by the an initiative to alert the public about the problems of mistrust of the government institute where these topics were presented importance and challenges of the 2020 and the large number of undocumented and discussed in detail. The luncheon U. S. Census. The census is constitutionally immigrants who may be particularly was opened by an address by former U. required to be held each new decade and concerned by the use of a citizenship S. Congressman who is one of the oldest functions of the federal question in the regular census form. In discussed the challenges of adequately government. It requires that each eligible addition, it is always difficult to find and representing a very large geographical person be enumerated and the census is the count college and university students. area in the U. S. House as he did for ten basis for the subsequent reapportionment The institute joined with Forefront, a years. These congressional districts are and redistricting process which will happen non-profit organization out of Chicago only expected to grow even larger if in 2021. The formulas used in many which is working on this problem. Illinois loses either one or two seats in the federal and state revenue sharing programs Forefront sent a team of three members, upcoming census. are determined by the population count led by Cindi Canary, a long-time leader Public officials and other responsible so it is imperative that each state, city, and in Chicago and two of her colleagues, leaders were encouraged to start now in county receive a fair and accurate count. plus a representative of the U. S. Census their planning for how to mobilize and This is always a massive undertaking Bureau from Springfield to hold a series of organize for the 2020 event and how to and the problems looming for 2020 are meetings with local governmental officials, get the public’s attention regarding how particularly daunting. There are always opinion leaders, and community leaders to important it is to get a fair count in rural problems with locating and counting hard discuss how the census will be conducted areas like southern Illinois and throughout to find populations and more transient and the problems as they pertain especially the state. people. This next census may be more to rural and university communities. To learn more, visit www.myforefront.org challenging because of a heavy reliance on They spoke at a luncheon at the 17 RURAL HEALTHCARE CONFERENCE - AUGUST 2018 The institute joined SIU School of Medi- cine Department of Population Science and Policy, UIC School of Public Health, SIU School of Medicine, Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development and the Illinois Department of Public Health to host a group of rural health experts and stakeholders at the 2018 Il- linois Rural Health Summit in Springfield, Illinois, on August 6-7. The two-day event was inspired by the 2003 The Health Care Summit conducted by the institute and SIU School of Medicine. The late Sen. Paul (l-r) Executive Director of Population Science and Policy Sameer Vohra, SIU School of Medicine's Dean Jerry Kruse, Illinois Rep. Terri Bryant, Interim SIU President J. Kevin Dorsey, Illinois DHFS Director Patricia Bellock, Dr.Linda Baker and Institute Director John Shaw Simon moderated the 2003 summit and it was his last major event as the founding battle. The Illinois Rural Health Summit recommendations for rural Illinois. director of the institute. is a perfect example of the collaboration “We continue to serve as a proud “Many rural communities have been hit necessary to combat rural health challenges partner and supporter of this efforts hard by the opioid crisis. The U.S. Depart- such as the opioid crisis,” said Douglas to improve and transform the way health ment of Health and Human Services knows O’Brien, regional director for the U.S. De- care is delivered in rural and underserved there is not a federal solution to this issue. partment of Health and Human Services. areas, said Dr. Baker. We are excited to That is why we are working with state and Over the next few months, summit be part of achieving the collective goal of local governments, providers and academic participants and organizers will work to combating the health challenges of our institutions to support and share the suc- analyze the gathered information to find rural populations.” cessful community-based innovations that patterns and draft a set of sustainable and are already making a huge difference in this scalable solutions and policy HAVE YOU READ THE LATEST 'THE SIMON REVIEWS?'

In the spring 2018 the institute some slack in the budget and afford the Kara Lawrence’s paper covers the issue published two research papers in The protections of a “rainy day fund”. Some of water utilization and water policy both Simon Review series. The following is a counties in Illinois have such funds and from an Illinois and a world-wide perspec- brief synopsis of each of those papers: many do not. This paper analyses the dif- tive. This paper continues a major interest LaShonda M. Stewart, John A. ferences between the counties who have of Senator Paul Simon who was an early Hamman, and Brian Chapman, adopted official policies on the funds and and effective proponent of rational water “State Oversight and Local Govern- those who treat the funds more informally. policies designed to protect this precious ment Savings: An Analysis of Illinois Kara Lawrence, “Illinois as a World natural resource and to devise rules for its County Fund Balances Policies” Provider of Virtual Water and Advo- use. Paper #51, January 2018. cate for Clean Water: How Does Illi- All the papers in the Simon Review Each of the three authors teaches in the nois Fit into the Global Water Crisis/ series can be accessed through; OpenSIUC Department of Political Science’s Master Solution?” Paper #52, March 2018 (opensiuc.lib.siu). of Public Administration Program. The Kara Lawrence was a Celia M. Howard The OpenSIU service at Morris Library paper’s results are especially interesting Fellow at the institute for 2017-2018. has supported well over twenty-thousand to county level administrators and local Agriculture is a major component of the downloads of papers in the Simon Review government officials as well as students, diverse economy in Illinois. The state has series filling requests originating from all faculty and researchers who study budgets. highly productive farms and rich land that over the U. S. and the world and from gov- The paper focuses on unreserved funds produce an abundance of corn, soybeans ernmental agencies, academic institutions in county government and the policies and livestock for export all over the world. and individual researchers. related to how those funds are treated It may not be widely recognized that those by local officials. In an era of very tight exports are also a form of using and ex- Contact us to add your name to budgets, it is useful to find that there are porting our “virtual water” supplies. Thus The Simon Review mailing list, or funds that are not restricted to one budget conserving and protecting the water supply digitally find all of the papers at: category and committed to a single func- is a significant issue in Illinois as it is all tion of government. These funds represent over the world. www.thesimonreview.org 18 PIZZA AND POLITICS WITH SUSANA MENDOZA, Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza gave a detailed assessment of the Illinois’s fiscal health during a Pizza and Politics presentation at the SIU Student Center on November 14, 2017. The Chicago Democrat applauded overwhelming bipartisan votes in the House and Senate to overturn Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of the Debt Transparency Act that will require state executive agencies to issue monthly reports on their overdue bills. Prior to the Act’s passage, state during fiscal year 2018 resulting in she could to the providers that were in the agencies were only required to send the more than $900-million in interest and most financial trouble. Comptroller a list of their overdue bills penalties that could have been spent on Responding to questions from the once a year at the end of October based on other programs, such as education and audience, the comptroller said that she what was owed to vendors at the end of the health care. Mendoza recounted her first did not think that the income tax increase state’s previous fiscal year on June 30th. months in office when she discovered passed in July would solve the state’s fiscal “By then, the information was basically that state employees, including an SIU problems anytime soon, noting that the meaningless,” said Mendoza. It was not Carbondale professor that she had met current state budget is at least $1.5-billion required that the agencies to take note of during a visit to campus were being denied dollars short of the revenue needed to fund how old the bills were and how much the much-needed medical treatment because the $35.1 billion budget for fiscal year state owed in interest and penalties. medical providers were requiring payment 2018. Mendoza said the state owed as much as in advance. As a result, she implemented $16.7-billion in overdue bills to creditors a triage-type system of sending what cash PIZZA AND POLITICS WITH SIXTH ANNUAL ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE DAVE SEVERIN CIVIC EDUCATION CONFERENCE In June 2018, the institute in partnership with the Robert R. McCormick Foundation, hosted its sixth annual civic education training designed to show teachers how to use resources that incorporate simulations of democratic processes, current and controversial issues and service learning into current practice. This year's conference was titled: "Putting the Pieces Together-Civics, Standards, and Curriculum Design." Southern Illinois educators came to the table with different experiences and worked collaboratively with others in a active workshop to explore the In November 2017, Illinois Rep. Dave County, and a portion of Hamilton County. implementation of the new Illinois Civics Severin (117th District) visited the He is also a small business owner in requirements and social studies standards. institute for "Pizza and Politics." Benton, where he operates All Stars- This year’s program was held at the He met with SIU students, faculty n-Stitches, a screen-printing and University Museum on the SIU Campus and community members to hear their embroidery shop. Prior to becoming a with a new political and civic foundations concerns and issues with the current state representative, Severin served on the exhibit designed by the museum's curator. economic situation in Illinois. Severin is Benton Grade School board for over 29 serving his first term in office and is a life- years, as well as the Board of Directors for long resident of the 117th District where Centerstone for over 16 years. Learn more: http://bit.ly/civicedu he represents Williamson County, Franklin 19 PAUL SIMON PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE MAIL CODE 4429 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY 1231 LINCOLN DRIVE CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS 62901

“A LASTING LEGACY, THE PAUL SIMON INSTITUTE” WITH U.S. SENATOR RICHARD DURBIN U.S. Senator warmly remembered his friend and mentor Paul Simon as a visionary who left an enduring legacy of helping others during a keynote speech honoring the 20th anniversary of the institute at SIU Carbondale. “He (Simon) was a college drop-out who wrote 22 books and hundreds of weekly newspaper columns,” recalled Sen. Durbin, who was legal counsel to Lt. Governor elections before he finally won. And his impact during a recent cholera epidemic in Paul Simon from 1969 to 1973. “He wore last political act, two days before he died in Haiti that was claiming thousands of lives. a bowtie despite repeated pleas to ditch it surgery, was to endorse Barack Obama for He was shown a well built with funds from and owned the world’s largest collection of United States Senator from his hospital bed the Act that provided clean water to over bad taste bowties donated by friends.” The in Springfield.” 10,000 people in the nation’s capital city of Springfield Democrat said Simon “gloried Durbin, who succeeded his mentor in Port-au-Prince and spared them from the in visiting the smallest towns in Illinois to the U.S. Senate in 1997 after serving 14 ravages of the epidemic. speak to a lady’s supper in the basement years as a member of the U.S. House of Sen. Durbin believes the Paul Simon of a Methodist church. As his scheduler, Representatives from Springfield, Illi- Water for the World Act is an important I had to keep a giant floor to ceiling size nois, called Simon a visionary who sought part of his friend’s enduring legacy. “Paul state map with red pins to warn him not to answers to problems that most people Simon and I had a mutual hero in a fellow open his talk at that supper with the same overlooked like the looming global short- named . Paul Douglas made it well-worn chicken joke that he’d used at age of clean drinking water. He noted that clear just as Paul Simon made it clear, that the town’s Lion’s Club just the year before. Simon’s 1998 book “Tapped Out: The he didn’t want a statue after he’d served He really had no other joke.” Coming World Crisis in Water and What in Congress. But I thought to myself what Sen. Durbin told the audience that We can do about it,” was years ahead of its kind of lasting memorial would Paul Simon Simon was deluged with offers to teach time in recognizing that fights over water would have wanted and I think it would when he retired from the Senate, but could be flashpoints for conflict in places be the Water for the World Act, things just decided to come to SIU Carbondale to like the war-torn Middle East. like that that address the issues and the bring the issues of the day to students and Durbin also described his work help pass values that this man brought to so many of to inspire them to consider public service. the Paul Simon Water for the World Act us. Simply helping others was all that Paul Durbin said he was similarly inspired by which built on “Paul’s leadership to bring ever wanted.” Simon who “mentored and inspired scores reliable, clean, affordable, access to clean of candidates, including a young lawyer water and basic sanitation to tens of mil- WATCH MORE AT HTTP://BIT.LY/DURBIN-20-YEARS from East St. Louis who lost three straight lions.” He said he saw evidence of the act’s