Events in January–April 2021
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Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank
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Friday, January 1, 2021The Young Republican National Federation will be hosting a Virtual Phone Bank for those who are local to Georgia. The event will begin on January 1st at 3pm Eastern and January 2nd at 3pm Eastern in order to bring attention and awareness to the Georgia Runoff Election. If you would like to participate and help make calls to preserve the Senate, please click here to learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
Lafayette Trump Raley: El Curtola Overpass Lafayette Trump Raley: El Curtola Overpass
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Friday, January 1, 2021Organizers would greatly appreciate getting some men to show up and support the ladies.
Please make extra efforts to come out and show support!
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Los Gatos Trump Rally: Stop the Steal! Los Gatos Trump Rally: Stop the Steal!
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Saturday, January 2, 2021Stop the Steal is asking you to come out and join us to make our voices heard!
#SiliconValley4Trump2020
Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank
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Saturday, January 2, 2021The Young Republican National Federation will be hosting a Virtual Phone Bank for those who are local to Georgia. The event will begin on January 1st at 3pm Eastern and January 2nd at 3pm Eastern in order to bring attention and awareness to the Georgia Runoff Election. If you would like to participate and help make calls to preserve the Senate, please click here to learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Georgia U.S. Senate Run-Off Georgia U.S. Senate Run-Off
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler did not reach 50% of the vote in their November elections, so according to Georgia law, they must have a run-off in early January. Early voting begins December 14th. The Georgia Battleground Fund was formed to support the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the two Senate races. You can donate at this link.
View this link to sign up to volunteer, either in-state, or by making calls from California. Visit this page to learn more about the election process for these races.
Pacific Research Institute Presents: “How Can We Turn the Economy Around Following a Global Pandemic?” Pacific Research Institute Presents: “How Can We Turn the Economy Around Following a Global Pandemic?”
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Tuesday, January 5, 2021Policymakers in Sacramento and Washington are focusing on how to turn the economy around, keep businesses afloat, and help people stay employed amidst the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This panel will explore efforts to help the economy recover from a state and national perspective. Learn more.
Conference speakers include:
- Wayne Winegarden, senior fellow in business and economics and director of Pacific Research Institute’s Center for Medical Economics and Innovation
- Chris Edwards, Cato Institute
- Lance Hastings, California Manufacturers and Technology Association
- Professor Michael Thom, USC
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Congress Meets to Count the Electoral Votes Congress Meets to Count the Electoral Votes
Wednesday, January 6, 2021The U.S. Congress will meet in joint session to count the electoral votes for the presidential election, as specified in the 12th Amendment to the Constitution. The President of the Senate, VP Mike Pence, will preside. The session will begin at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (1 p.m. in Washington).
Vietnamese for Trump Rally Vietnamese for Trump Rally
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021The Vietnamese for Trump movement invite you to rally and show support for President Trump. Help Stop the Steal, Defend Democracy and Save America!
Rally begins at 10am on Wednesday, January 6th and will be located in the Grand Century Mall (Where the Duc Tran Hung Dao Statue is located). Learn More.
CAGOP Training for Newly Elected Public Officials: You’ve Been Elected. Now What? CAGOP Training for Newly Elected Public Officials: You’ve Been Elected. Now What?
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021The California Republican Party is pleased to offer a training for newly elected public officials, “You’ve Been Elected. Now What?” hosted by our North Region Vice Chair Deborah Wilder on Wednesday, January 6th.
Featured speakers include:
- CAGOP Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson
- CAGOP North Region Vice Chair Deborah Wilder
- Ruben Barrales, Senior Vice President for Wells Fargo and former San Mateo County Supervisor
- Board Director Debora Allen, BART Board of Directors, District 1
RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event and to receive your Zoom link invitation.
“Keep Nine” to ban Court packing National Grassroots Leadership Conference Call “Keep Nine” to ban Court packing National Grassroots Leadership Conference Call
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Wednesday, January 6, 2021Keep Nine Amendment invites you to the first 2021 National Grassroots Leadership Call of the year where they will be discussing efforts to ban court packing and preservation of the Supreme Court.
This will be a virtual conference call hosted via Zoom. Please use this link to connect to the meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/97296020323?pwd=S3lPdW1mNUwrQ2h0YklxZUFpUE9wdz09RSVP is requested but not required. Please send an email to Leaders@KeepNine.org.
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SVARW Friday Forum SVARW Friday Forum
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Friday, January 8, 2021Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women as they host Steve Frank for the 2021 inaugural Friday Forum, where he will be discussing how California got this way, as well as what we can do to prevent further damage.
RSVP: Please Click Here to register and to receive your Zoom link on January 7th.
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Liberty Forum Presents Professor Richard A. Epstein on Coping with COVID Liberty Forum Presents Professor Richard A. Epstein on Coping with COVID
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021Join the Liberty Forum as they host a virtual briefing by Professor Richard A. Epstein, inaugural Laurence A. Tisch Professor of Law at NYU School of Law, and the Peter and Kirstin Bedford Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. His topic will be “Coping with COVID – Quarantine, Vaccines, Liberty, and Public Policy.” Learn more.
RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event.
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Mt Diablo Republican Club Presents: Ron Trowbridge, Ph.D. on California Resurgence Mt Diablo Republican Club Presents: Ron Trowbridge, Ph.D. on California Resurgence
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Wednesday, January 13, 2021Join Ron Trowbridge, Ph.D. and Steve Frank as they discuss the resurgence of the California Conservative Movement and recent political events. To learn more about this event please click here.
RSVP: Please Click Here to reserve your spot and secure your Zoom link invitation.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: China’s Global Sharp Power – Xi Jinping’s Himalayan Overreach The Hoover Institution Presents: China’s Global Sharp Power – Xi Jinping’s Himalayan Overreach
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Friday, January 15, 2021The Hoover Institution will be hosting an online event featuring Brahma Chellaney, who will be discussing Xi Jinping’s Himalayan Overreach and it’s effect on the relationship between China and India. Learn More.
RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event.
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CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Rep. Mike Garcia and Jessica Patterson CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Rep. Mike Garcia and Jessica Patterson
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Monday, January 18, 2021The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Republican Congressman Mike Garcia and CAGOP Chairwoman Jessica Patterson. With four flipped seats accomplished in the November election, Patterson is ready to take that momentum to gain more seats in the House of Representatives in 2022. Come hear Representative Garcia and Chairwoman Patterson discuss their plans for 2021 and beyond.
RSVP: Learn more and register for this free briefing at this link.
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Independent Institute Presents: What’s Ahead for the U.S. Under One-Party Rule? California Provides a Peek Independent Institute Presents: What’s Ahead for the U.S. Under One-Party Rule? California Provides a Peek
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Tuesday, January 19, 2021Join our Senior Vice President Mary Theroux and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker for a virtual discussion and Q&A.
The discussion will focus on Mary Theroux’s recent popular blog post titled 2024: California Provides a Peek at What’s Ahead for U.S. Under One-Party Rule.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Rescue California Presents: Recall Gavin Newsom with Special Guests John Cox and Kevin Faulconer Rescue California Presents: Recall Gavin Newsom with Special Guests John Cox and Kevin Faulconer
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Wednesday, January 20, 2021Rescue California presents: Recall Gavin Newsom with special guests John Cox (Businessman) and Kevin Faulconer (Former Mayor of San Diego). Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: India-Taiwan Ties in an Era of Chinese Expansionism The Hoover Institution Presents: India-Taiwan Ties in an Era of Chinese Expansionism
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Thursday, January 21, 2021As tensions between India and China have mounted over the past few years, India’s relations with Taiwan have become increasingly warm. In the face of expanding Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific, New Delhi and Taipei have pursued initiatives to strengthen economic exchanges, improve supply chain resilience, jointly advance science and technology, and cooperate on traditional and non-traditional security issues. In this talk, Dr. Jagannath P. Panda will speak about recent developments in India-Taiwan ties, the prospects for continued bilateral cooperation, and the implications for geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Lincoln Network Presents: The Future of U.S. Semiconductor Policy (Virtual Discussion) The Lincoln Network Presents: The Future of U.S. Semiconductor Policy (Virtual Discussion)
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Friday, January 22, 2021The Lincoln Network Presents: The Future of U.S. Semiconductor Policy. In this virtual discussion a panel of technology and national security experts will address the new administrations and congresses considerations for national policy in the semiconductor industry. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has launched a campaign titled “Made in 2025” where they intend to assert global dominance in ten key economic and national security sectors. This requires policy changes on our behalf in order to increase federal R&D support and initiate new trade controls and other actions to prevent technology transfer to China.
This discussion will feature top technology and cybersecurity experts including:
- Mr. Stephen Ezell, Vice-President, Global Innovation Policy at ITIF
- Dr. James Mulvenon, Director of Intelligence Integration at SOSi
- Mr. Dan Lips, Director of Cyber and National Security at Lincoln Network
- Moderator: Alexiaa Jordan, Lincoln Network’s Innovation, Cyber, and National Security Analyst
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event and to secure your Zoom invitation.
Commonwealth Club Presents: Michael Boskin and Laura Tyson with an Annual Economic Forecast Commonwealth Club Presents: Michael Boskin and Laura Tyson with an Annual Economic Forecast
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Friday, January 22, 2021The Commonwealth Club of California will be featuring Michael Boskin, Ph.D. and Laura Tyson, Ph.D. with a 2021 annual economic forecast. Between a new presidential administration, COVID-19 and vaccine distribution; it is important to consider the effects on both the US and global economies. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Pacific Research Institute Presents: How Students Can Overcome Learning Disabilities Through Science and School Choice Pacific Research Institute Presents: How Students Can Overcome Learning Disabilities Through Science and School Choice
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021The new Pacific Research Institute book A Kite in a Hurricane No More profiles the challenges and ultimate triumph of Mia Giordano, a young woman with serious learning disabilities that conventional schools could not help and who is the co-author of the book along with PRI’s Lance Izumi. It was the ability of Mia’s parents to choose a nonconventional educational option that resulted in her life-changing metamorphosis.
Join the PRI panel members in discussing Mia’s struggles as well as a discussion on which policy changes would allow other American children to realize the same success that Mia had. Learn More.
Panel Members include:
- Mia Giordano
- Christine Zanello
- Barbara Arrowsmith-Young, Director, Arrowsmith School, and
- Lance Izumi, PRI Senior Director, Center for Education, PRI
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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SVARW Presents: Lets Fix California! Featuring Shannon Grove SVARW Presents: Lets Fix California! Featuring Shannon Grove
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host its first 2021 meeting on January 27th at 8:45 am. It will feature Shannon Grove, State Senator from Bakersfield and current Republican Minority Leader, who will tell us where she sees the state going and how we can reverse the worst trends happening in California. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event. A Zoom invitation will be provided a day in advance (January 26th).
Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: Andrea Widburg on What Do We Need To Do Now? Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: Andrea Widburg on What Do We Need To Do Now?
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021Andrea Widburg is a Bay Area native who recently became a full-time editor and writer for the American Thinker, an online conservative publication. This discussion will revolve around What do we need to do now?
RSVP: Please register before January 22, 2021 by phone at: (415) 492-2514 or by sending an email to: events@mrwf.org.
Independent Institute Presents: Biden’s Executive Orders, Border Confusion, California Errors Go National and More Independent Institute Presents: Biden’s Executive Orders, Border Confusion, California Errors Go National and More
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021Join our Founder and President David Theroux, Senior Fellow Dr. Williamson Evers (Director of our Center on Educational Excellence), and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker for this week’s Independent Outlook discussion and Q&A.
Watch the event live TODAY, January 27th at 3 p.m. on any of these platforms:
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The Hoover Institution Presents: Global Implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative The Hoover Institution Presents: Global Implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
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Thursday, January 28, 2021In partnership with The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, Jonathan Hillman from the Center for Strategic & International Studies, Min Ye from Boston University, and Glenn Tiffert from Stanford’s Hoover Institution discuss the current status of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which stands to be the largest bilateral infrastructure development program of the century. The event will discuss Hillman’s new book, The Emperor’s New Road: China and the Project of the Century and Ye’s new book, The Belt, Road and Beyond: State-Mobilized Globalization in China 1998-2018 and review the impacts of BRI on global trade and geopolitics.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
The Hoover Institute Presents: Eighth Annual State of the West Symposium The Hoover Institute Presents: Eighth Annual State of the West Symposium
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Thursday, January 28, 2021The State of the West Symposium is a gathering at Stanford to take stock of the economic and fiscal health of the Western region. Since 2011, the symposium has featured academic researchers, business and investment practitioners, and other stakeholders concerned with the well-being of the millions of Americans who dwell on the sunset side of the hundredth meridian
This years theme addresses COVID-19 in the Western States and will broken up into two panels.
Panel 1 – COVID-19: Economic Effects (1pm – 2pm). This panel will feature:
- Matt Gress, Director, Arizona Governor’s Office of Strategic Budgeting and Planning
- Eric Hanushek, Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow in Education, Hoover Institution
- John B. Taylor, Mary and Robert Raymond Professor of Economics, Stanford University;
George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics, Hoover Institution
Panel 2 – COVID-19: Lessons from Government Response (2pm – 3pm). This panel will feature:
- Niall Ferguson, Milbank Family Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
- Neal Woodbury, School Director and Professor, School of Molecular Sciences, Arizona State University; Chief Science and Technology Officer, Knowledge Enterprise, Arizona State University
- Morris Fiorina, Wendt Family Professor of Political Science, Stanford University;
Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution
RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.
CFRW Presents: Embracing America’s Future No Matter What! Featuring Cynthia Garret CFRW Presents: Embracing America’s Future No Matter What! Featuring Cynthia Garret
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Thursday, January 28, 2021Join us for a special event exclusive to our California Federation of Republican Women members. We will hear from Cynthia Garrett as she talks to all of us about accepting an outcome that perhaps we do not want. This timely conversation will be one you won’t want to miss!
RSVP: Please click here by January 27, 2021 to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy (Hoover Chat Series) The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy (Hoover Chat Series)
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Friday, January 29, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to attend a series of discussions that look at the evolution of US cyber strategy over the last decade. Join scholars and defense cyber leaders as they discuss chapters from the recently published book, Ten Years In: Implementing Strategic Approaches to Cyberspace, all with an eye towards the future of US cyber strategy. The series features authors from the volume, including both academics and Department of Defense cyber leaders, as well as Hoover experts that discuss the history of cyber strategy, cyber warfare, cyberspace talent, and public-private innovation in cyberspace and be moderated by Dr. Jackie Schneider, Hoover Fellow, Hoover Institution.
- Session 1: Ten Years In: A Kick-Off to the Cyber Strategy Series (Friday, January 29, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Andrew Grotto and Jason Healey
- Session 2: Historical Progression of Cyber Strategy (Friday, February 12, 2021 | 10:00 am) ft. James O. Ellis Jr., Michael Warner, and Emily Goldman
- Session 3: Cyberspace and Warfare (Friday, February 26, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joshua Rovner and T.J. White
- Session 4: Cyberspace and Talent (Friday, March 12, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Jacquelyn Schneider and Raj Shah
- Session 5: Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation (Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joseph Felter, Erica Borghard, and Amy Zegart
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Early Bird Registration Deadline for CAGOP Convention Early Bird Registration Deadline for CAGOP Convention
Wednesday, February 3, 2021Don’t miss your chance to get Early Bird reduced pricing on registration and event tickets for the State Convention. The best prices are available until 5PM on February 3, 2021. Register here.
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Pacific Research Institute Presents: Third Annual California Ideas in Action Conference (Two Day Event) Pacific Research Institute Presents: Third Annual California Ideas in Action Conference (Two Day Event)
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Thursday, February 4, 2021The Pacific Research Institute presents the Third Annual California Ideas in Action Policy Conference. This two day event will include various discussions and panels revolving around the central theme: How can we advance a California free market agenda during the Biden administration? Please click here to learn more about the topics and speakers as well registration information. Learn more.
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SVARW Friday Forum SVARW Friday Forum
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Friday, February 5, 2021Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women as they host a virtual briefing by Steve Frank, who will discuss California politics.
RSVP: Register online. Access information will be sent to registered guests.
Pacific Research Institute Presents: Third Annual California Ideas in Action Conference (Two Day Event) Pacific Research Institute Presents: Third Annual California Ideas in Action Conference (Two Day Event)
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Friday, February 5, 2021The Pacific Research Institute presents the Third Annual California Ideas in Action Policy Conference. This two day event will include various discussions and panels revolving around the central theme: How can we advance a California free market agenda during the Biden administration? Please click here to learn more about the topics and speakers as well registration information. Learn more.
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East Bay Republican Women Presents: EBRW Annual Membership Tea Featuring Hon. Doug Ose East Bay Republican Women Presents: EBRW Annual Membership Tea Featuring Hon. Doug Ose
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Saturday, February 6, 2021The EBRW presents its Annual Membership Tea; featuring Hon. Doug Ose, former California Congressman. The topic of this event will be “Can the Golden State be Saved from Progressivism?” Learn More.
This years meeting will be via Zoom. Please click here to login to the meeting.
Meeting ID: 822 2699 3503
Passcode: 514065If you have any further questions, please email the EBRW at eastbayrw@gmail.com.
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PRI Presents Andy Puzder on “Will Small Business Thrive Under the Biden Administration?” PRI Presents Andy Puzder on “Will Small Business Thrive Under the Biden Administration?”
Tuesday, February 9, 2021Join the Pacific Research Institute for a special discussion with Andy Puzder, former head of CKE Restaurants, where he helped turn Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. into global fast food chains. He is a frequent lecturer on economics and politics, and author of The Capitalist Comeback: The Trump Boom and the Left’s Plot to Stop It. His topic is “Will Small Business Thrive Under the Biden Administration?”
More info and registration for the webinar here.
The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Author Lee Smith The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Author Lee Smith
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Tuesday, February 9, 2021The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Permanent Coup Continues. Is President Trump the REAL target? Or is something more complex going on? This discussion features Lee Smith, an Author, Commentator and Middle East Correspondent.
His recent book: The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President, discusses the Left’s attempts to attack the foundation of our country. Join the discussion to learn how you can spot telltale signs of purposeful manipulation and avoid being a victim. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: Political Thinkers in the Xi Jinping Era – Featuring David Ownby The Hoover Institution Presents: Political Thinkers in the Xi Jinping Era – Featuring David Ownby
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021China’s establishment intellectuals are not widely known beyond its borders, These professors, journalists, writers, and artists try to shape public debate and official policy and more or less play by the Chinese Communist Party’s rules without acting as spokespeople for it. David Ownby will describe the evolution of their “thought world,” which has adapted to Xi Jinping’s tighter strictures, and introduce a number of its key thinkers and themes. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
Independent Institute Presents: What is the Trump Trial Distracting us from? Independent Institute Presents: What is the Trump Trial Distracting us from?
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021Join our Founder and President David Theroux, Senior Fellow Dr. Williamson Evers (Director of our Center on Educational Excellence), and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker for this week’s Independent Outlook discussion and Q&A.
RSVP: No reservation is required. This discussion will be streamed LIVE on February 10th, 2021 at 3:00 pm on any of these platforms:
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The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy (Hoover Chat Series) The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy (Hoover Chat Series)
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Friday, February 12, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to attend a series of discussions that look at the evolution of US cyber strategy over the last decade. Join scholars and defense cyber leaders as they discuss chapters from the recently published book, Ten Years In: Implementing Strategic Approaches to Cyberspace, all with an eye towards the future of US cyber strategy. The series features authors from the volume, including both academics and Department of Defense cyber leaders, as well as Hoover experts that discuss the history of cyber strategy, cyber warfare, cyberspace talent, and public-private innovation in cyberspace and be moderated by Dr. Jackie Schneider, Hoover Fellow, Hoover Institution.
- Session 1: Ten Years In: A Kick-Off to the Cyber Strategy Series (Friday, January 29, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Andrew Grotto and Jason Healey
- Session 2: Historical Progression of Cyber Strategy (Friday, February 12, 2021 | 10:00 am) ft. James O. Ellis Jr., Michael Warner, and Emily Goldman
- Session 3: Cyberspace and Warfare (Friday, February 26, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joshua Rovner and T.J. White
- Session 4: Cyberspace and Talent (Friday, March 12, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Jacquelyn Schneider and Raj Shah
- Session 5: Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation (Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joseph Felter, Erica Borghard, and Amy Zegart
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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A Briefing with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson A Briefing with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson
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Saturday, February 13, 2021The focus right now is to build on our momentum from last fall’s election and recall the worst governor in California history, Gavin Newsom. In this briefing, CRP Chairwoman Jessica Patterson will give you an update on recall strategy as well as discuss partnership with the Republican National Committee as a unified GOP team. Additionally, there will be a few special guests including Congressman Darrell Issa who will join us for this briefing.
RSVP: Prior registration is required to attend this event; please click here to register.
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A Briefing with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson (Monday) A Briefing with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson (Monday)
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Monday, February 15, 2021Did you miss the briefing we had on Saturday?
With less than one week before the start of Spring Convention, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from RNC Committeeman Shawn Steel, Chairwoman Jessica Patterson, and receive a training on the vote system that will be used at convention.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event and to receive your Zoom invitation.
CA GOP: Meet the Candidates and Q&A CA GOP: Meet the Candidates and Q&A
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Monday, February 15, 2021Meet the candidates that want to run the California Republican Party for the next two years. All incumbents are running for reelection. Only the Chair is being challenged. Incumbent Jessica Milan Patterson and challenger Steve Frank have different approaches. You need to hear their approach to turn California RED. You can enter your thoughts on the chat and it will be shared with the candidates.
Speakers include:
- Jessica Millan Patterson, for Chair
- Steve Frank, for Chair
- Peter Kuo, for Vice Chair
- Randy Berholtz, for Secretary
- Jonathan Madison, for Bay Area Regional Chair
- Greg Gandrud, for Treasurer
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Pepperdine SPP Presents: What is a ‘Pro-Working Class’ Economic Policy? Pepperdine SPP Presents: What is a ‘Pro-Working Class’ Economic Policy?
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Tuesday, February 16, 2021Join Pepperdine School of Public Policy (SPP) dean Pete Peterson, and noted business leader (and SPP Senior Fellow), Andy Puzder, to discuss the economic lessons we’ve learned from the last couple years, and how we can best respond in the months and years ahead.
RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.
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Commonwealth Club Presents: A Conversation with Condoleezza Rice Commonwealth Club Presents: A Conversation with Condoleezza Rice
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021In the wake of the attack on the Capitol and the controversy around the presidential election, join us for this rare, members-only opportunity to hear from one of America’s most prominent and respected conservative voices. Secretary Rice will give her views on the state of American democracy and the American political system as well as U.S. standing in the world and the state of the Republican Party. She will be in conversation with Commonwealth Club president and CEO Dr. Gloria Duffy. Learn more.
RSVP: This is a members only event; but if you are not currently a member, you can enroll here.
A Briefing with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson Featuring Congressman Devin Nunes A Briefing with Chairwoman Jessica Patterson Featuring Congressman Devin Nunes
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021Join Congressman Devin Nunes & Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson for an insider briefing.
This is your last chance to hear from Chairwoman Patterson ahead of the convention.RSVP: Please click here to register for this event and to receive your Zoom invitation.
Bay Area CCR Chapters Present: “What’s Next for the Supreme Court” featuring Professor Michael McConnell Bay Area CCR Chapters Present: “What’s Next for the Supreme Court” featuring Professor Michael McConnell
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Stanford Law Professor Michael McConnell. Professor McConnell is the Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. From 2002 to 2009, he served as a Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He will discuss “What’s Next for the United States Supreme Court.”
RSVP: Please click here to join this this live Zoom meeting on February 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm.
Meeting ID: 872 7322 5200
Passcode: 301952CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Prof. Michael McConnell on What’s Next for the Supreme Court CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Prof. Michael McConnell on What’s Next for the Supreme Court
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Stanford Law Professor Michael McConnell. Professor McConnell is the Richard and Frances Mallery Professor and Director of the Constitutional Law Center at Stanford Law School, and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. From 2002 to 2009, he served as a Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He will discuss “What’s Next for the United States Supreme Court.”
RSVP: Registration will open soon.
WVRWF Presents: Congressman Mike Garcia WVRWF Presents: Congressman Mike Garcia
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Wednesday, February 17, 2021This is your chance to ask Congressman Mike Garcia your questions and hear about what is happening in Washington, D.C.! Be sure to set aside this time on your calendar and register for this event before February 15.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Hoover Institution Presents: US-Taiwan Relations and Taiwan’s International Status Hoover Institution Presents: US-Taiwan Relations and Taiwan’s International Status
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Thursday, February 18, 2021During the Trump administration, bipartisan support for Taiwan grew in the US. The US reduced restrictions on high-level official contacts with Taiwan. Washington moved to increase bilateral defense cooperation, support for Taiwan’s international participation, and more. The Biden administration has indicated that it will not reverse many of these developments and has pledged greater engagement with fellow democracies in the Indo-Pacific, including Taiwan. Are these developments a sign of a significant deepening of the unofficial partnership between Washington and Taipei? What do they portend for Taiwan’s international status and security?
In this talk, featured speaker Jacques deLisle will address these issues in the context of Taiwan’s complicated status in US and international law, and Taiwan’s ongoing quest for international space and stature. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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California Republican Party Spring 2021 Organizing Convention California Republican Party Spring 2021 Organizing Convention
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Friday, February 19, 2021 – Sunday, February 21, 2021The California Republican Party will hold a virtual convention online from Friday to Sunday, February 19-21. This virtual platform will allow California Republican Party delegates, to conduct the party’s business, hear from exciting speakers, and elect officers.
Visit the CRP Convention page here for registration, meeting schedule, voting system training and more.
Early Bird Pricing – Don’t Delay! The best prices for convention registration and speaker event tickets are available until 5PM on February 3, 2021.
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California Republican Party Spring 2021 Organizing Convention California Republican Party Spring 2021 Organizing Convention
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Friday, February 19, 2021 – Sunday, February 21, 2021The California Republican Party will hold a virtual convention online from Friday to Sunday, February 19-21. This virtual platform will allow California Republican Party delegates, to conduct the party’s business, hear from exciting speakers, and elect officers.
Visit the CRP Convention page here for registration, meeting schedule, voting system training and more.
Early Bird Pricing – Don’t Delay! The best prices for convention registration and speaker event tickets are available until 5PM on February 3, 2021.
CAGOP Convention Regional Meetings CAGOP Convention Regional Meetings
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Saturday, February 20, 2021 – Sunday, February 21, 2021Saturday morning during the state convention regions will hold meetings and elect their Regional Vice Chairs.
The schedules are:
Bay Area Region 9am – 10am
Central Coast Region 9am – 10am
Northwest Region 10am – 11amVisit the CRP Convention page here for more convention information.
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California Republican Party Spring 2021 Organizing Convention California Republican Party Spring 2021 Organizing Convention
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Friday, February 19, 2021 – Sunday, February 21, 2021The California Republican Party will hold a virtual convention online from Friday to Sunday, February 19-21. This virtual platform will allow California Republican Party delegates, to conduct the party’s business, hear from exciting speakers, and elect officers.
Visit the CRP Convention page here for registration, meeting schedule, voting system training and more.
Early Bird Pricing – Don’t Delay! The best prices for convention registration and speaker event tickets are available until 5PM on February 3, 2021.
CAGOP Convention Regional Meetings CAGOP Convention Regional Meetings
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Saturday, February 20, 2021 – Sunday, February 21, 2021Saturday morning during the state convention regions will hold meetings and elect their Regional Vice Chairs.
The schedules are:
Bay Area Region 9am – 10am
Central Coast Region 9am – 10am
Northwest Region 10am – 11amVisit the CRP Convention page here for more convention information.
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Mt. Diablo Republican Club Presents: Tips for Change Fundraiser Mt. Diablo Republican Club Presents: Tips for Change Fundraiser
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Monday, February 22, 2021The Mt. Diablo Republican Club is dependent on fundraisers to finance our activities for the year, so your help in supporting this first fundraiser of 2021 would be appreciated. Encourage your friends and family to support this fundraiser.
Order food from Gianni’s Italian Bistro by February 22, 2021 for pick up or limited delivery on Monday, February 22. Our club will receive 10% of the total sold for the day and 100% of the tips!
Please click here for more details and information about this event.
Santa Clara County: State of the County Santa Clara County: State of the County
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Monday, February 22, 2021Join County Board of Supervisors President Mike Wasserman for the State of the County on February 22 from 2:00 – 2:30 pm, as we take a look at where we are as a county and where we are going in the year ahead. The event will be live-streamed on YouTube and available to watch any time after that date. Learn More.
Stream: Please click here to view the event live on YouTube.
YRNF Presents Governor Kristi Noem YRNF Presents Governor Kristi Noem
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Monday, February 22, 2021Join the Young Republican National Federation for our virtual meeting with Governor Kristi Noem. We will talk about the future of the Republican Party and the Young Republicans organization. Space is limited. You must be a Young Republican and you must register to attend. For more information about becoming a Young Republican, please visit their website here.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Liberty Forum Presents: COVID-19 – The Disconnect Between Good Science and Devastating Public Policy Liberty Forum Presents: COVID-19 – The Disconnect Between Good Science and Devastating Public Policy
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will host guest speakers: Jay Bhattacharya (MD), George Fareed (MD), Scott Jensen (MD) and Steve Kirsch (Tech Entrepreneur) as they discus the disconnect between good science and devastating public policy.
What do these four award-winning experts have in common? An unflinching quest to bring proven remedies to treating Covid-19 and stop the detrimental public health policies currently in place.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event and to receive login instructions.
Mt. Diablo Republican Club Presents: What’s Next for Conservatives & Where to Focus our Resources? Mt. Diablo Republican Club Presents: What’s Next for Conservatives & Where to Focus our Resources?
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Tuesday, February 23, 2021Mt. Diablo Republican Club presents Nathan Duell, Sentinel Activist, Heritage Action for America as he answers the question: What’s next for conservatives & Where to focus our resources?
Nathan Duell is the Western Regional Coordinator with Heritage Action for America, the grassroots sister organization to The Heritage Foundation. Learn More.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99083889012
Meeting ID: 990 8388 9012RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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BENS Presents: Sharpening DOD’s Competitive Edge – Tail-to-Tooth 20th Anniversary BENS Presents: Sharpening DOD’s Competitive Edge – Tail-to-Tooth 20th Anniversary
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021Join BENS for a public forum on the 20th anniversary of our Tail-to-Tooth Commission, which in 2001 convened defense and business leaders to devise over a dozen recommendations focused on reducing excessive Pentagon overhead and inefficient large-scale functions that took away from the resources available for U.S. warfighters.
This virtual public forum will bring together BENS members and former Secretaries, Deputy Secretaries, and other Defense officials and experts to celebrate the legacy of the Tail-to-Tooth Commission. The forum will also take this opportunity to analyze and advance the next decade of transformations that will assist the DoD in adapting to geostrategic competition in an environment of burgeoning defense and budgetary challenges.
RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.
SVARW Presents: Recall Newsom – Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Presents his Case (10:30 am & 1:00 pm) SVARW Presents: Recall Newsom – Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Presents his Case (10:30 am & 1:00 pm)
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021What are the zillion reasons we should replace our governor? And how can we fix the problems he’s left in California? Join us for an in-person meeting as California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-AD6) presents the case for removal of arguably the worst governor in America today.
SVARW will host Assemblyman Kiley on February 24th. We will again be dining outdoors with tents and heaters, and due to weather concerns, our February meeting will be a luncheon. We’re still under COVID-19 attendance restrictions so we’re offering both an early and a late seating for lunch at the Three Flames Restaurant in San Jose.
Check in for the early luncheon will be 10:30 and 1PM for the late luncheon. Menu choices are chicken or pasta, and you may make your selection with your reservation. Includes salad & bread, entrée, tea and coffee, and Three Flames offers a no-host bar. The luncheon will be free of charge for Premium members, $20 for Regular members, and $25 for Guests. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to rsvp and register for this event.
Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: How You Can Be A Player Now Featuring Cynthia Hacker Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: How You Can Be A Player Now Featuring Cynthia Hacker
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021Every time you are ‘voting’; that is, every time you make a phone call, write a letter, comment verbally at a Supervisor meeting, you are exercising your rights of free speech and your rights to do what you can do as CFRW members to affect our governance.
Cynthia is our CFRW 3rd VP, Political Activities 2020 – 2021, a new office created in the 2019 restructuring of CFRW. She considers it not just ‘Political Activities’ but rather ‘Political Activist’. Learn more.
RSVP: Please email Bonnie Stevens at events@mrwf.org to register for this event.
SVARW Presents: Recall Newsom – Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Presents his Case (10:30 am & 1:00 pm) SVARW Presents: Recall Newsom – Assemblyman Kevin Kiley Presents his Case (10:30 am & 1:00 pm)
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021What are the zillion reasons we should replace our governor? And how can we fix the problems he’s left in California? Join us for an in-person meeting as California Assemblyman Kevin Kiley (R-AD6) presents the case for removal of arguably the worst governor in America today.
SVARW will host Assemblyman Kiley on February 24th. We will again be dining outdoors with tents and heaters, and due to weather concerns, our February meeting will be a luncheon. We’re still under COVID-19 attendance restrictions so we’re offering both an early and a late seating for lunch at the Three Flames Restaurant in San Jose.
Check in for the early luncheon will be 10:30 and 1PM for the late luncheon. Menu choices are chicken or pasta, and you may make your selection with your reservation. Includes salad & bread, entrée, tea and coffee, and Three Flames offers a no-host bar. The luncheon will be free of charge for Premium members, $20 for Regular members, and $25 for Guests. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to rsvp and register for this event.
Independent Institute Presents: Black History Month, Race and Liberty in America and More Independent Institute Presents: Black History Month, Race and Liberty in America and More
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Wednesday, February 24, 2021Join Author, Professor, and Independent Institute Research Fellow Jonathan J. Bean, Senior Fellow Dr. Williamson Evers (Director of our Center on Educational Excellence), and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker for this week’s Independent Outlook discussion and Q&A. Our special focus will be on Black History Month and Jonathan Bean’s book Race and Liberty in America. We hope that you will participate with questions and learn more about our unique Outlook—informed by the principles of liberty and human dignity, and based on scholarly integrity and respect for the facts.
Live Stream: You may stream this event live, on any of these platforms:
- Independent Institute’s Thinkspot page
- Independent Institute’s Youtube channel
- Independent Institute’s Facebook page
- Independent Institute’s Twitter feed
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The FCC’s First 6 Months and What to Expect: A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Simington The FCC’s First 6 Months and What to Expect: A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Simington
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Thursday, February 25, 2021Join us for a 1-hour digital fireside chat with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Nathan Simington and telecommunications expert Joel Thayer Attorney at Phillips Lytle LLP and Outside Policy Counsel for Lincoln Network. In this discussion, we will cover FCC’s agenda on broadband buildout and how the FCC’s policies will develop in the coming months with this new administration. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy – Cyberspace and Warfare The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy – Cyberspace and Warfare
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Friday, February 26, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to attend a series of discussions that look at the evolution of US cyber strategy over the last decade. Join scholars and defense cyber leaders as they discuss chapters from the recently published book, Ten Years In: Implementing Strategic Approaches to Cyberspace, all with an eye towards the future of US cyber strategy. The series features authors from the volume, including both academics and Department of Defense cyber leaders, as well as Hoover experts that discuss the history of cyber strategy, cyber warfare, cyberspace talent, and public-private innovation in cyberspace and be moderated by Dr. Jackie Schneider, Hoover Fellow, Hoover Institution.
- Session 1: Ten Years In: A Kick-Off to the Cyber Strategy Series (Friday, January 29, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Andrew Grotto and Jason Healey
- Session 2: Historical Progression of Cyber Strategy (Friday, February 12, 2021 | 10:00 am) ft. James O. Ellis Jr., Michael Warner, and Emily Goldman
- Session 3: Cyberspace and Warfare (Friday, February 26, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joshua Rovner and T.J. White
- Session 4: Cyberspace and Talent (Friday, March 12, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Jacquelyn Schneider and Raj Shah
- Session 5: Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation (Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joseph Felter, Erica Borghard, and Amy Zegart
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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PRI Presents: Free Speech, Social Media, Fake News, Dangerous Speech, and Democracy: What Should Be Done? PRI Presents: Free Speech, Social Media, Fake News, Dangerous Speech, and Democracy: What Should Be Done?
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Tuesday, March 2, 2021The Pacific Research Institute invites you to join Former Rep. Chris Cox as he moderates a debate on online free speech, Section 230, and more with the Hon. Dan Oliver and Bartlett Cleland. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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SVARW Friday Forum SVARW Friday Forum
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Friday, March 5, 2021Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women as they host a virtual briefing by Steve Frank, who will discuss California politics.
RSVP: Register online. Access information will be sent to registered guests.
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Hoover Institution Presents: A Focus on Women In National Security Hoover Institution Presents: A Focus on Women In National Security
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Monday, March 8, 2021To celebrate International Women’s Day, please join Hoover Institution Director Condoleezza Rice in a conversation with Elizabeth Economy, Rose Gottemoeller, Ayaan Hirsi Ali, and Amy Zegart, four of Hoover’s leading female national security scholars who will be releasing books in 2021. The group will discuss the challenges and opportunities they have experienced throughout their careers, touching upon leadership, diversity, talent, and accomplishments of women in national security and foreign policy. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Liberty Forum Presents: Is America Going to Look Like California? Liberty Forum Presents: Is America Going to Look Like California?
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Tuesday, March 9, 2021The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley presents California Political News and Views Editor Steve Frank as he discusses California’s dysfunctional policies and the influence that they are having on the rest of America.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Hoover Institution Presents: Reflections on U.S.-China Relations Hoover Institution Presents: Reflections on U.S.-China Relations
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021The Hoover Institution will be hosting Matt Pottinger, Former Deputy National Security Advisor for a discussion about the great-power competition between the United States and China, the rising risks for Western businesses in China, and the strategic pitfalls the West must avoid. Learn more.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event and to receive the Zoom invitation.
Sacramento State College Republicans & CCR Presents: Assemblymen Kiley & Gallagher Sacramento State College Republicans & CCR Presents: Assemblymen Kiley & Gallagher
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021Join the Sacramento State College Republicans and CCR for a virtual event with Assemblymen Kevin Kiley and James Gallagher, where they will explain their efforts to STOP NEWSOM!
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event and to receive your Zoom invitation.
Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies Presents: Update on Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC) Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies Presents: Update on Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC)
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Wednesday, March 10, 2021Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies (ACES) is hosting an information update and invite you to join in to hear from a multi-ethnic panel about their communities’ perspectives on the latest draft of the Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum (ESMC).
Event Speakers Include: Brandy Shufutinsky, Founder, Black Americans for Inclusive Ethnic Studies, Moe Cevallos, Founder, Latinx for Quality Education, Wenyuan Wu, Executive Director, Californians for Equal Rights, and Elina Kaplan, Co-Founder, Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event; or join us here to watch on Facebook Live.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy – Cyberspace and Talent The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy – Cyberspace and Talent
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Friday, March 12, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to attend a series of discussions that look at the evolution of US cyber strategy over the last decade. Join scholars and defense cyber leaders as they discuss chapters from the recently published book, Ten Years In: Implementing Strategic Approaches to Cyberspace, all with an eye towards the future of US cyber strategy. The series features authors from the volume, including both academics and Department of Defense cyber leaders, as well as Hoover experts that discuss the history of cyber strategy, cyber warfare, cyberspace talent, and public-private innovation in cyberspace and be moderated by Dr. Jackie Schneider, Hoover Fellow, Hoover Institution.
- Session 1: Ten Years In: A Kick-Off to the Cyber Strategy Series (Friday, January 29, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Andrew Grotto and Jason Healey
- Session 2: Historical Progression of Cyber Strategy (Friday, February 12, 2021 | 10:00 am) ft. James O. Ellis Jr., Michael Warner, and Emily Goldman
- Session 3: Cyberspace and Warfare (Friday, February 26, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joshua Rovner and T.J. White
- Session 4: Cyberspace and Talent (Friday, March 12, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Jacquelyn Schneider and Raj Shah
- Session 5: Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation (Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joseph Felter, Erica Borghard, and Amy Zegart
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
East Bay Republican Women Presents: Spring “Luncheon” Event ft. Bob Wickers East Bay Republican Women Presents: Spring “Luncheon” Event ft. Bob Wickers
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Friday, March 12, 2021The East Bay Republican Women invite you to their Spring “Luncheon” Event featuring special guest speaker Bob Wickers, VP of Operations at Freedom Foundation. Mr. Wickers will cover the topic: “The Future of California” and offer a fresh perspective on the future of our beloved state, as well as insights into the Recall movement. There will be time for a question and answer period after Mr. Wickers’s remarks. Please have your questions pre-prepared! Learn more.
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NRWF Presents: What Is Being Taught on Campus, The Cancel Culture, and What We can Do About It? NRWF Presents: What Is Being Taught on Campus, The Cancel Culture, and What We can Do About It?
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021Novato Republican Women, Federated will host Madison Habersetzer, Program Officer for the Reagan Ranch Young America’s Foundation, for a, free, one hour meeting by Zoom as she discusses: What Is Being Taught on Campus, The Cancel Culture, and What We can Do About It.
RSVP: To join in, send your full name, e-mail address and phone number to: nrwf.lunch@gmail.com by March 15. You will soon after receive the Zoom log in credentials.
SPARC Presents: “Why California Needs a New Leader” Featuring Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer SPARC Presents: “Why California Needs a New Leader” Featuring Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer
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Tuesday, March 16, 2021Join Former San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer as he discusses why California needs a new leader. During Faulconer’s term, San Diego was the largest U.S. city with a Republican mayor. SPARC, the South Peninsula Area Coalition of Republicans, is pleased to co-host this event with the California Congress of Republicans (CCR). Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event. Guests must register in advance.
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West Valley Republican Women Federated Presents: March Meeting with Guest Speaker Paul R. Gregroy West Valley Republican Women Federated Presents: March Meeting with Guest Speaker Paul R. Gregroy
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Thursday, March 18, 2021West Valley RWF’s next meeting will feature guest speaker Paul R. Gregory, Hoover Institution. For the lunch menu please click here to learn more.
RSVP: Please contact Grace at 408-499-1695 by Monday, March 15th to RSVP and Register for this event.
Act For America Presents: Intro Presentation of ACT! For America Act For America Presents: Intro Presentation of ACT! For America
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Thursday, March 18, 2021Act For America Presents: Intro Presentation of ACT! For America. Dan Hennessey will be our guest speaker on Zoom, while we will all be there in person. Many local ACT! group leaders will be in attendance, and after the presentation they will give an introduction to their group and what they do. We’d love for you to present your group to us all! This is the point. Please click here to learn more.
San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Recall Newsom! Time to Save America San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Recall Newsom! Time to Save America
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Thursday, March 18, 2021Exclusive “Recall Newsom” Hybrid Event. You will have a choice to join us in person (in accordance with San Mateo County COVID-19 Restrictions) or via Zoom. Tom Del Beccaro, Chair of rescuecalifornia.org will join us to update on the recall effort that has taken California and the national media by storm!
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event. Location and Zoom link will be provided upon registration.
For Kids & Country Presents: 2021 Education Impact – A Time for Change in California For Kids & Country Presents: 2021 Education Impact – A Time for Change in California
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Thursday, March 18, 2021For Kids & Country invites you to join many education experts like Lance Izumi, Alex Newman, Larry Sand, Brenda Lebsack and Rebecca Friedrichs as they discuss:
• What is really happening in public school classrooms
• Your rights as parents, teachers, and students
• What to do if you stay in public school
• Creative alternative options empowering you to leave public schools.
• California School Choice 2022 Initiative!RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy – Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation The Hoover Institution Presents: A Decade of US Cyber Strategy – Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation
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Friday, March 19, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to attend a series of discussions that look at the evolution of US cyber strategy over the last decade. Join scholars and defense cyber leaders as they discuss chapters from the recently published book, Ten Years In: Implementing Strategic Approaches to Cyberspace, all with an eye towards the future of US cyber strategy. The series features authors from the volume, including both academics and Department of Defense cyber leaders, as well as Hoover experts that discuss the history of cyber strategy, cyber warfare, cyberspace talent, and public-private innovation in cyberspace and be moderated by Dr. Jackie Schneider, Hoover Fellow, Hoover Institution.
- Session 1: Ten Years In: A Kick-Off to the Cyber Strategy Series (Friday, January 29, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Andrew Grotto and Jason Healey
- Session 2: Historical Progression of Cyber Strategy (Friday, February 12, 2021 | 10:00 am) ft. James O. Ellis Jr., Michael Warner, and Emily Goldman
- Session 3: Cyberspace and Warfare (Friday, February 26, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joshua Rovner and T.J. White
- Session 4: Cyberspace and Talent (Friday, March 12, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Jacquelyn Schneider and Raj Shah
- Session 5: Cyberspace and Public-Private Innovation (Friday, March 19, 2021 | 9:30 am) ft. Joseph Felter, Erica Borghard, and Amy Zegart
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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SVARW Presents: Flatten the Curve or Oppress Religion? Featuring Pastor Mike McClure SVARW Presents: Flatten the Curve or Oppress Religion? Featuring Pastor Mike McClure
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women will host Pastor Mike McClure as he tells us of his struggles with the County, his determination to keep in-person worship alive and well, where he sees this going, and what we should do to be sure we forever keep our First Amendment right. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
Marin RWF Present Sally Zelikovsky Marin RWF Present Sally Zelikovsky
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021The Marin Republican Women Federated present a virtual meeting with speaker Sally Zelikovsky, political activist, writer, and columnist for American Thinker. Sally lived in Marin for 14 years and organized Bay Area conservatives before returning in 2014 to her native New Jersey. Topic: Why Now Is Not The Time To Give Up. Club website.
RSVP: Advance reservations required. Email reservations to: newsletter@mrwf.org. Zoom instructions for how to attend will be sent to those who reserve.
The Hoover Institution Presents: U.S. Foreign Policy Strategy in the Indo-Pacific The Hoover Institution Presents: U.S. Foreign Policy Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to join Bill Hagerty, U.S. Senator, Tennessee and Peter Berkowitz, Fmr. Director of State Department Policy Planning Office of the Secretary & Tad and Dianne Taube Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution as they discuss U.S. Foreign Policy Strategy in the Indo-Pacific.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
Mt. Diablo Republican Club Presents: All Elections Matter, Even Local Ones Mt. Diablo Republican Club Presents: All Elections Matter, Even Local Ones
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Wednesday, March 24, 2021Mt Diablo Republican Club invites you to join Susan Pricco, President of the Contra County Taxpayers Association and Debora Allen, BART Board of Directors, District 1 as they address local issues that can be acted upon to support good governance. Local issues that impact your everyday life will be discussed and action steps to get involved will be presented. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Verb(TM) Presents Abuse of Power: The Consequences of Packing the Supreme Court, Featuring Roman Buhler, Esq. Verb(TM) Presents Abuse of Power: The Consequences of Packing the Supreme Court, Featuring Roman Buhler, Esq.
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Thursday, March 25, 2021Roman Buhler, Esq., National Director of the Madison Coalition and former Counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives, will be the Verb™ Presents Speaker Series’ featured guest on Thursday, March 25, 2021, 6:30 pm (Pacific Time). His talk is entitled, “Abuse of Power: The Consequences of Packing the Supreme Court.” Peter Coe Verbica, JD, CFP®, Managing Director of Silicon Private Wealth, will be the moderator. Learn More.
Zoom Call Invitation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83271657168?pwd=T09oaHRaazFINzFsRTEvRngxMGlwZz09
Meeting ID: 832 7165 7168
Passcode: 821469
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The Hoover Institution Presents: Cyberspace and Strategy – Deterrence, Escalation, and the New Administration The Hoover Institution Presents: Cyberspace and Strategy – Deterrence, Escalation, and the New Administration
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Friday, March 26, 2021A discussion about how deterrence and escalation factor into US cyber strategy and have shaped the evolution of US cyber strategy with a concluding look to the future and cyber strategy under the Biden Administration. This discussion features David Sanger, New York Times and Dmitri Alperovitch, Co-Founder and Chairman, Silverado Policy Accelerator. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Hoover Institution Presents: Executive Power under the U.S. Constitution Hoover Institution Presents: Executive Power under the U.S. Constitution
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Wednesday, March 31, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to Executive Power under the U.S. Constitution with Senator Mike Lee and Michael McConnell. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Pepperdine School of Public Policy Presents: Meeting the Mayors – Policy Leadership for Challenging Times Pepperdine School of Public Policy Presents: Meeting the Mayors – Policy Leadership for Challenging Times
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Thursday, April 1, 2021Join this bipartisan conversation with two of America’s top local government leaders (with one who is running for CA governor!). Kevin Faulconer – former Mayor of San Diego, and our visiting professor of community leadership and government innovation – will be in conversation with Eric Johnson, the Mayor of Dallas. Hear how these two leaders have responded to issues ranging from homelessness to public safety issues. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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Pacific Research Institute Presents: A Discussion with Charles R. Kesler Pacific Research Institute Presents: A Discussion with Charles R. Kesler
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021Join us for a special discussion with Charles R. Kesler, Ph.D., author of Crisis of the Two Constitutions and editor of the Claremont Review of Books along with PRI senior fellow Steve Hayward.
Dr. Kesler will discuss American politics, the cultural and constitutional division between conservatives and liberals and the clashing views around America’s founding documents, and what the future of American society and politics look like under these contrasting views of the U.S. Constitution. Learn More.
RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated Presents: General Membership Meeting Featuring Brian Higgins Southern Monterey County Republican Women Federated Presents: General Membership Meeting Featuring Brian Higgins
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Tuesday, April 6, 2021The guest speaker for April’s General Membership Meeting will be Brian Higgins, Political Consultant for Monterey County Republican Party. Mr. Higgins will provide an update on the Recall Gavin Newsom campaign, precinct building at Monterey County Republican Party, election integrity, voter registration and candidate building for the 2022 election. Learn More.
RSVP: Reservations are REQUIRED. Please respond to Karen at karenleonhard@yahoo.com by March 29th.
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Candidate Training Kickoff: “Running for Office – Do I have what it takes?” Candidate Training Kickoff: “Running for Office – Do I have what it takes?”
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Wednesday, April 7, 2021CAGOP Trailblazers, Jonathan Madison, Lincoln Club of Northern California & SVGOP will be hosting Candidate Training Kickoff: Running for Office – Do I have what it takes? If you’ve ever thought about running for office and want to know more, this is for you.
RSVP: Free, open to registered Republicans. Please click here to register for this event.
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Pepperdine School of Public Policy Presents: Everything Will Be Okay – A Conversation with Dana Perino Pepperdine School of Public Policy Presents: Everything Will Be Okay – A Conversation with Dana Perino
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Thursday, April 8, 2021Join Fox News’ Dana Perino, and Pepperdine SPP Board member, Charity Wallace, as they discuss Dana’s new book about women in leadership. We’re excited to cohost this event with the LA World Affairs Council.
RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.
Turning Point USA Presents: Gen Free Tour at San Jose State University Featuring Charlie Kirk Turning Point USA Presents: Gen Free Tour at San Jose State University Featuring Charlie Kirk
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Thursday, April 8, 2021On the 2021 Gen Free Tour, TPUSA Founder and CEO Charlie Kirk is taking college campuses by storm—speaking about the dangers of socialism, the virtue of individual freedom, the need for limited government, the power of free enterprise, and the utter insanity of “WOKE” cancel culture. The Gen Free Tour is specifically designed to dispel the radical Leftist lies that have infiltrated our universities and to give students the opportunity to hear the conservative perspective and the case for American greatness!
RSVP: Please click here to learn more and register for this event.
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SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank
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Friday, April 9, 2021Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women as they host a virtual briefing by Steve Frank, editor of California Political News and Reviews, who will discuss California politics. Topics include recall mania and California Crazy.
RSVP: Register online. Access information will be sent to registered guests.
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Lincoln Network Presents: Online Platforms, Trafficking, and Intermediary Liability Lincoln Network Presents: Online Platforms, Trafficking, and Intermediary Liability
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Monday, April 12, 2021The Lincoln Network invites you to a virtual panel discussion with technology, criminal law, and human trafficking experts.
Event speakers include:
Emma Llansó, Director of the Free Expression Project at the Center for Democracy & Technology
Danielle Borrelli, Operations Coordinator, of the California Cybersecurity Institute at California Polytechnic State University
Alexandra Yelderman, Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, at Notre Dame Law School
Alexiaa Jordan, Innovation, Cyber, and National Security Analyst at Lincoln Network (Moderator)RSVP: Please click here to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: China’s Battle for Global Public Opinion Featuring Sarah Cook The Hoover Institution Presents: China’s Battle for Global Public Opinion Featuring Sarah Cook
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021The Hoover Project on China’s Global Sharp Power invites you to China’s Battle for Global Public Opinion featuring Ms. Sarah Cook, Research Director for China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan at Freedom House.
RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.
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Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women Presents: Special Meeting Featuring Joshua Philipp Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women Presents: Special Meeting Featuring Joshua Philipp
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021Joshua Philipp is an award-winning investigative reporter with The Epoch Times and host of ‘Crossroads’. He is a recognized expert on unrestricted warfare, asymmetrical hybrid warfare, subversion, and historical perspectives on today’s issues. His 10-plus years of research and investigations on the Chinese Communist Party, subversion, and related topics gives him unique insight into the global threat and political landscape. Learn More.
RSVP: $25 for non-members, $20 for regular members, FREE to Reagan and Sponsors. Cost includes plated breakfast. Please click here to register for this event.
Independent Institute Presents: Independent Outlook – Vaccine Passports, Corporations in Politics, Biden and More Independent Institute Presents: Independent Outlook – Vaccine Passports, Corporations in Politics, Biden and More
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021Join Author and Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr., Senior Fellow Dr. Williamson Evers (Director of our Center on Educational Excellence), and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker for this week’s Independent Outlook discussion and Q&A. Our special focus will be on vaccine passports, corporations involving themselves into politics, educating children during the pandemic, Biden and more.
To Stream: The event may be streamed on either of these platforms on the date of the event.
Mount Diablo Republican Club Presents: Communist China’s War Inside America Featuring Brian T. Kennedy Mount Diablo Republican Club Presents: Communist China’s War Inside America Featuring Brian T. Kennedy
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021Mount Diablo Republican Club invites you to join guest speaker Brian T. Kennedy, President, American Strategy Group; Senior Fellow & Board Member, Claremont Institute as he discusses Communist China’s War Inside America. Join us for our first in person meeting of the year. Limited seating. Deadline to purchase tickets is Saturday, April 9, 2021. Learn More.
RSVP: Please contact Penny Jaspar at mtdiablorepublicanclub@mail.com to register for this event.
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The Hoover Institution Presents: The United States, China, and Taiwan – A Strategy to Prevent War The Hoover Institution Presents: The United States, China, and Taiwan – A Strategy to Prevent War
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Thursday, April 15, 2021On behalf of its projects on China’s Global Sharp Power and on Taiwan in the Indo-Pacific Region, and its National Security Task Force the Hoover Institution invites you to The United States, China, and Taiwan—A Strategy to Prevent War featuring Robert Blackwill and Philip Zelikow. They will introduce their recent report on the growing danger of war between China and the United States over Taiwan and propose a new US strategy to prevent it.
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Lamorinda Republican Women Federated Presents: Golden No More – What 2021 Holds For Politics and Policy in California Lamorinda Republican Women Federated Presents: Golden No More – What 2021 Holds For Politics and Policy in California
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Thursday, April 15, 2021The April General Meeting features Dr. Lanhee Chen, a Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Director of Domestic Policy Studies and Lecturer at Stanford University. His topic is: “Golden No More: What 2021 Holds for Politics and Policy in California.” Dr. Chen has served as a consultant to a number of GOP presidential campaigns as well as senior policy advisor to the National Republican Senatorial Committee.
Meeting Details:
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82802931589?pwd=TlZ2c3dvTUhsRGxhdU5kR3VFQzFsdz09
Meeting ID: 828 0293 1589
Passcode: 335020Hoover Institution Presents: State Of Education – One Year Into COVID Hoover Institution Presents: State Of Education – One Year Into COVID
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Thursday, April 15, 2021The Hoover Institution invites you to Discussing Policy with Policy Makers featuring: Eric Hall, Senior Chancellor, Florida, Michael Johnson, Education Commissioner, Alaska and Caroline Hoxby, Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution. The topic of this panel will be the current state of education, one year into COVID.
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West Valley Republican Women Federated Present Joshua Philipp West Valley Republican Women Federated Present Joshua Philipp
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Thursday, April 15, 2021The next meeting of the West Valley Republican Women Federated will feature guest speaker Joshua Philipp, an award-winning investigative reporter with The Epoch Times and the host of ‘Crossroads’. His decade-plus research on the Chinese Communist Party, subversion, and warfare gives him unique insight into the global threat and political landscape. For more information please click here.
RSVP: Cost: $28. Please contact Grace at 408-499-1695 by Monday, April 12th to RSVP and register for this event.
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Novato Republican Women Federated Presents: Healthcare, Homelessness and Hot Issues Novato Republican Women Federated Presents: Healthcare, Homelessness and Hot Issues
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021Novato Republican Women Federated invites you to the Marin Country Club to hear a fabulous, nationally recognized speaker followed by lunch. We welcome back Sally Pipes, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Research Institute. We are fortunate to have Sally join us to review what the front burner issues are as the Biden Administration enacts new laws and policy changes. Learn More.
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Commonwealth Club Presents: Former US Speaker of the House John Boehner Commonwealth Club Presents: Former US Speaker of the House John Boehner
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021By the time he retired in 2015, John Boehner had spent nearly 25 years in Congress and served as the 53rd Speaker of the House of Representatives. He viewed his responsibility and decision-making through the lens of preserving the American Dream and individual liberty, and he led the Republican caucus through much of the Obama administration.
In his new memoir, On the House, Boehner recounts his experiences and shares what he learned from his years of public service. Join us as Boehner talks honestly about his colorful tales from the halls of power to broaden our perception of Washington’s political landscape.
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California Citizens Redistricting Commission Presents: What is Redistricting Q&A California Citizens Redistricting Commission Presents: What is Redistricting Q&A
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Tuesday, April 20, 2021Join the California Citizens Redistricting Commission for a Redistricting Basics presentation with a live question and answer period.
Join us to find out:
- What is redistricting?
- What is fair representation?
- Why is it important?
- What will be considered when drawing maps?
- How can you get involved?
To learn more and to participate in the live stream, please visit wedrawthelinesca.org.
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East Bay Republican Women Presents: April Afternoon Event featuring Damon Dunn East Bay Republican Women Presents: April Afternoon Event featuring Damon Dunn
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021Damon Dunn is a nationally-known Business and Economics Fellow at the Pacific Research Institute. He will discuss details from his new book “Punting Poverty: Breaking the Chains of Welfare” as well as UBI. The former collegiate and pro football player-turned entrepreneur is pushing back against the universal basic income movement, calling it “fool’s gold that does not even attempt to offer economic empowerment.” Learn More.
This event will be hosted virtually via Zoom:
Meeting ID: 675 420 0744
Passcode: 872968SPARC Presents: How to Rein in Big Tech Featuring Congressman Ken Buck SPARC Presents: How to Rein in Big Tech Featuring Congressman Ken Buck
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Wednesday, April 21, 2021“How to Rein in on Big Tech” is the focus of SPARC’s speaker series event this month, featuring Congressman Ken Buck. Mr. Buck is currently a Colorado Congressman (14th District) and Member of the House Judiciary Committee considering antitrust action. As the top Republican on the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law, he noted in a recent WSJ article that big tech companies are taking control of public debate as well as the online marketplace. “The robust exchange of ideas has always been important in this country but it is now essential as conservative seek to battle ‘cancel culture’ and maintain a voice in the public square,” said Mr. Buck. From his seat at the table, Congressman Buck has valuable insights on reining in Big Tech.
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San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Let’s Talk Election Integrity with Special Guest Ruth Weiss San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Let’s Talk Election Integrity with Special Guest Ruth Weiss
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Thursday, April 22, 2021Ruth Weiss is the Vice President and Director of Legislative Oversight for the Southern Region of the Election Integrity Project® California (EIPCa). The goal of EIPCa is to enable citizens to become active participants in the entire election process, from overseeing the integrity of the voter rolls, to ensuring that each lawfully cast vote is counted and counted fairly, and that all processes are in compliance with federal, state and local laws, statutes and regulations.
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Commonwealth Club Presents: President George W. Bush Commonwealth Club Presents: President George W. Bush
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Monday, April 26, 2021Since leaving office, President George W. Bush has used the art of painting to honor the everyday heroes of America. His new book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants, shines a spotlight on America’s immigrants, and their stirring stories, to highlight how hard work, strong values, dreams, and determination know no borders or boundaries.
Join us for a special conversation with President Bush as we gain a better appreciation for the humanity behind one of the most pressing policy issues of our time and the countless ways in which America, through its tradition of welcoming newcomers, has been strengthened by those who have come here in search of a better life.
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SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring State Senator Brian Jones SVARW Breakfast Meeting Featuring State Senator Brian Jones
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a breakfast meeting with featured speaker State Senator Brian Jones. He recently introduced the “Religion is Essential Act”, that would require that the Governor and local governments to treat religious services as an essential service. More info. Check in begins: 8:45 AM, Meeting begins: 9:30 AM.
RSVP: $25 for non-members, $20 for regular members, free to Reagan members and Sponsors. Cost includes plated breakfast. Register here. Everyone must register in advance.
Hoover Institution Presents: A Conversation with Senator Rick Scott Hoover Institution Presents: A Conversation with Senator Rick Scott
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021Hoover’s Capital Conversations series brings together Hoover Institution fellows and leading policy makers for informed discussions between those who generate ideas enabling a free society and those who turn them into actionable policy. The series examines the major policy challenges facing the United States and world today, as well as those that may confront future generations. The topics reflect the values of the Hoover Institution — individual, economic, and political freedom; private enterprise; and representative government. This discussion includes US Senator Rick Scott (FL) and Niall Ferguson MA, D.Phil, Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution.
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Lincoln Network Presents: Francis Fukuyama on Technology and Democracy Lincoln Network Presents: Francis Fukuyama on Technology and Democracy
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021Lincoln Network is excited to co-host an event with American Purpose on Wednesday, April 28 at 12PM ET / 9AM PT, featuring a discussion with Francis Fukuyama on technology and democracy. Also featuring commentary by Jeff Gedmin and Zach Graves. Learn More.
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Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: Sold in the USA – The Trafficking of America’s Children Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: Sold in the USA – The Trafficking of America’s Children
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021Marin Republican Women Federated invites you to join guest speaker Sharon Wood, Executive Director, New Day For Children as she discusses Sold in the USA – The Trafficking of America’s Children. Learn More.
RSVP: Reservations required. Please email Bonnie Stevens at mrwfevents@earthlink.net by April 23rd to register for this event.
Independent Institute Presents: Newsom Recall, Woke Educators, Anti-Racism and more Independent Institute Presents: Newsom Recall, Woke Educators, Anti-Racism and more
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Wednesday, April 28, 2021Join our Founder and President David Theroux, Senior Fellow Dr. Williamson Evers (Director of our Center on Educational Excellence), and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker for this week’s Independent Outlook discussion and Q&A.
Our special focus will be on the recall Newsom efforts, woke educators, anti-racism and more.
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San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Hong Kong and Chinese Rule Featuring Elmer Yuen San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Hong Kong and Chinese Rule Featuring Elmer Yuen
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Thursday, April 29, 2021San Mateo County Republican Party invites you to hear Elmer Yuen speak about Hong Kong and Chinese Rule. Event will be held in Redwood City, venue will be disclosed two days prior to event. Registration begins at 5:30pm and the event will start at 6:30pm. Learn More.
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