U.S. Constitution
scholar David Gray Adler, director of the James A. and Louise McClure Center
for Public Policy Research at the University of Idaho, will be the featured
speaker and discussion leader for “Holding Government Accountable.” The event
is free and the public is invited to an evening of civic participation in a
non-partisan discussion that explores the Constitution, the responsibilities of
the media, and the role of the American citizenry.
The evening is
made possible by the Idaho Humanities Council and the Coeur d’Alene Press, and
is free and open to the public.
“The issue of
governmental accountability is nothing new to the
citizenry,” Adler says. “But recent events — security fears in the wake of
9/11, three wars, rising deficits, a high and prolonged jobless rate, and a
sluggish economy — have spiked Americans’ frustration, resentment, and anger
towards Washington. My presentation will offer an historical overview of some
underlying issues that have absorbed the energies of concerned citizens,
focusing on constitutional issues and theories of representation conducive to
governance.”
Adler hopes to
allow plenty of time for audience Q & A. The presentation is part of a
series of programs the Idaho Humanities Council is sponsoring around the state
of Idaho.
The author of
numerous books and articles on the
Constitution and the American
Presidency, Adler has lectured internationally.
In 2010, after 25 years of teaching at Idaho State
University the challenge to direct the
University of Idaho McClure Center. He’s a frequent commentator on political
matters for Idaho Public Television, KTVB-TV in Boise ,
and newspapers and othe r media
outlets throughout Idaho the years, he has worked
extensively with Idaho the Constitution,
the history of the Supreme Court, and the
many othe r topics and the mes.
This presentation is funded by a grant
from the Idaho Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization that serves as the
state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Information: David Townsend, Coeur
d’Alene Public Library, 208-769-2315 Ext. 426, dtownsend@cdalibrary.org.
