Events in October 2020–January 2021

  • SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank

    SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank


    Friday, October 2, 2020

    The Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women (SVARW) will host a virtual briefing with featured speaker Steve Frank.

    RSVP: Register online.  Access information will be sent to registered guests.

     

  • SD 13 Candidate Alex Glew to Participate in Silicon Valley Organizing Ctte Candidate Forum

    SD 13 Candidate Alex Glew to Participate in Silicon Valley Organizing Ctte Candidate Forum


    Sunday, October 4, 2020

    State Senate District 13 Republican Nominee Alex Glew will be one of the featured candidates in the Silicon Valley Organizing Committee Candidate Forum.

    RSVP: Register online to watch the event and be sure to mark “Vote Alex Glew” as your Institution.

  • CA Federation of Republican Women Present Dinesh D’Souza

    CA Federation of Republican Women Present Dinesh D’Souza


    Monday, October 5, 2020

    The West Valley Republican Women Federated invite you to join the CA Federation of Republican Women as they present a discussion with Dinesh D’Souza’s about his latest film, “Trump Card.”

    RSVP: Register online. Cost: $10.

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Preview of the General Election Featuring Lanhee Chen

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Preview of the General Election Featuring Lanhee Chen


    Monday, October 5, 2020

    The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual briefing on the 2020 General Election, including what every voter needs to know about the twelve ballot measures, featuring Hoover Institution’s Lanhee Chen.

    RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.

     

  • PPIC 2020 Election Preview

    PPIC 2020 Election Preview


    Tuesday, October 6, 2020

    PPIC presents their 2020 Speaker Series on California’s Future.

    Watch the virtual event at this link.

  • PRI Presents A Conversation with Betsy DeVos

    PRI Presents A Conversation with Betsy DeVos


    Wednesday, October 7, 2020

    Join the Pacific Research Institute’s Lance Izumi, Senior Director of the Center for Education as PRI features a virtual conversation with Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. They will discuss the importance of expanding school choice opportunities for every American student, school reopenings, and the President’s education reform agenda.

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free webinar at this link.

    Hoge Fenton Presents Propositions 15 & 19 with Hon. Catharine Baker and Jon Coupal

    Hoge Fenton Presents Propositions 15 & 19 with Hon. Catharine Baker and Jon Coupal


    Wednesday, October 7, 2020

    Hoge Fenton firm presents “How Propositions 15 & 19 Can Affect You and Your Taxes.” Both Propositions are on your November ballot and will have historic impacts on commercial and residential taxes in California. This free program provides facts and answers about both propositions, so you can make an informed decision on these measures. Join Hon. Catharine B. Baker, former State Assemblywoman, Edwin Lombard, President & CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce, and Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association for this informative Q&A discussion.

    RSVP: Register online.

    Hoover Capital Conversations about Education Policy with James Blew

    Hoover Capital Conversations about Education Policy with James Blew


    Wednesday, October 7, 2020

    The Hoover Institution will present Capital Conversations with featured guests James Blew, Assistant Secretary for Planning, Education, and Policy Development, U.S. Department of Education, and Eric Hanushek, Economics of Education Policy Scholar, Hoover Institution.

    RSVP: Register at this link. The webinar will be also be available on October 29 at 4pm.

    Virtual Fundraiser for BART Director Debora Allen with Hon. Catharine Baker and Supervisor Candace Andersen

    Virtual Fundraiser for BART Director Debora Allen with Hon. Catharine Baker and Supervisor Candace Andersen


    Wednesday, October 7, 2020

    You are invited to an event to meet BART Director Debora Allen. Please join Hon. Catharine Baker and Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen for this virtual meet & greet with Debora.

    Whether or not you live near a BART station or use BART, BART elections effect our community significantly. The next BART Board will determine how safe, clean, reliable, and financially responsible the system is, how much and what kind of housing happens at BART stations, and how taxpayer dollars are spent on the system. The BART contract with workers expires next year, raising questions about whether a new contract can be adopted that is fair to riders and whether we might face or avoid a BART strike in the Bay Area.

    RSVP:  Register by email to erin@aim-point.com.  Private Zoom link provided upon RSVP.

  • Meet Ran Petel Running Against Jackie Speier

    Meet Ran Petel Running Against Jackie Speier


    Thursday, October 8, 2020

    Meet Ran Patel running against Jackie Speier.  Changing CA starts with changing your community.

    For more information contact Steve at (650) 524-5229.  Online Zoom event.  Meeting ID:  309 186 0487  Phone: 1 669 900 6833

  • Freedom Foundation LiveStream with Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Freedom Foundation LiveStream with Sarah Huckabee Sanders


    Friday, October 9, 2020

    join the Freedom Foundation at their exclusive livestream event with keynote speaker Sarah Huckabee Sanders, former White House Press Secretary to President Trump. Sarah will reminisce about her days in the White House and her perspective on the upcoming presidential election.

    RSVP: Reply online. Cost: $25. Donate $10 or more to be entered to win a signed copy of Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ book, “Speaking for Myself.”

  • Royce Events LLC Presents 2020 CA Statewide Candidates Forum

    Royce Events LLC Presents 2020 CA Statewide Candidates Forum


    Saturday, October 10, 2020

    The non-partisan California Statewide Candidates Forum is hosted by Royce Events LLC and will feature short videos from candidates on issues related to the future of California. Ritesh Tandon (CD 17), Jeff Gorman (CD 20) and Peter Ohtaki (AD 24) are just a few of the candidates to be featured.

    RSVP: Register online for this free event to receive notice when videos go live. Contact Roger Royce for more information.

  • Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kurt A. Schlichter

    Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents Kurt A. Schlichter


    Tuesday, October 13, 2020

    The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will host a free Zoom presentation by Kurt A. Schlichter, Retired Army Colonel, Senior Columnist at Townhall.com, Author, Commentator, and Stand-up Comic. He will discuss “The Coming Crisis and the Path to Conservative Victory.”

    RSVP:  Sign up online. The event is free, but registration is required. A receipt will be emailed with further instructions to access the presentation.

  • Hoover Presents H.R. McMaster on Preparing for the Next Pandemic

    Hoover Presents H.R. McMaster on Preparing for the Next Pandemic


    Wednesday, October 14, 2020

    Lieut. Gen. H.R. McMaster has convened a research team at the Hoover Institution and Stanford University in collaboration with the U.S. Civilian Corps to capture lessons from the domestic COVID-19 response with an eye toward recommending how to improve the coordination and integration of government and private sector efforts in response to pandemics. The findings and recommendations are also meant to inform responses to other domestic crises that are large in scale and affect wide areas of the United States. The researchers will brief the audience on the report’s key findings and answer audience questions.

    RSVP: Register at this link. The webinar will be also be available on October 29 at 4pm.

    Republican Club of the Villages: Dr. Gloria Hom Reviews the Propositions

    Republican Club of the Villages: Dr. Gloria Hom Reviews the Propositions


    Wednesday, October 14, 2020

    The Republican Club of the Villages hosts Dr. Gloria Hom, professor and economist, to review the state ballot propositions in a Zoom meeting.

    Here is the info:

    Meeting Zoom Link

    Meeting ID: 890 8746 4847
    Passcode: 282445

    Dial by your location
    +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
    +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)

    God & Country

    God & Country


    Wednesday, October 14, 2020

    Metropolitan Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumptions, Adult Faith Formation Program hosts God & County.  Rev. William Nicholas will present religious references in the founding and early documents of the United States of America.

    Online Zoom event.  Meeting ID: 885 9216 0516  Passcode: 197477  Phone: 1 669 900 6833

  • Independent Institute Discussion Featuring Graham Walker and Christopher Coyne

    Independent Institute Discussion Featuring Graham Walker and Christopher Coyne


    Friday, October 16, 2020

    Join the The Independent Institute for a live discussion and Q&A with Graham Walker and Christopher Coyne. Their topic will be, “Infectious Diseases and Government Growth.” Learn more.

    RSVP:
    Free event. Register here.

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  • Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary

    Sean Spicer, former White House Press Secretary


    Wednesday, October 21, 2020

    Since leaving his role as White House press secretary in 2017, Sean Spicer has launched a successful talk show and written a best-selling book. Now, he’s focusing on the hardened state of politics in America. In his new book, Leading America, Spicer argues that too many look at the world as a zero sum game—either you’re with them 100 percent, or you’re the enemy. Whether you’re in politics, media, academia, or entertainment, he says it’s the same story. The former White House press secretary and communications director analyzes our current political moment through the lens of politics and culture and argues that everyone can and should take a stand to uphold their rights and values.

    Marin RWF Virtual Meeting Featuring Randy Gularte

    Marin RWF Virtual Meeting Featuring Randy Gularte


    Wednesday, October 21, 2020

    The Marin Republican Women Federated will host a Virtual Meeting with featured speaker Randy Gularte, Real Estate business owner and developer. His topic will be, “The California Real Estate Propositions – Prop 15, Prop 19, and Prop 21 – What Will They Do To You If Passed By Voters.”

    RSVP: Email your reservation to events@mrwf.org or call (415) 492-2514.

    MPRWF Monthly Virtual Meeting Featuring Tom Del Beccaro

    MPRWF Monthly Virtual Meeting Featuring Tom Del Beccaro


    Wednesday, October 21, 2020

    The Mid Peninsula Republican Women Federated will hold their monthly virtual meeting featuring Tom Del Beccaro, author and former CAGOP Chairman.

    RSVP:  Access this Zoom meeting using the information on this image. Log in starts at 11am and closes at 11:30am. For more information, call Catherine at (650) 823-0230.

  • Napa County GOP Get-Out-The-Vote Rally

    Napa County GOP Get-Out-The-Vote Rally


    Thursday, October 22, 2020

    The Napa County Republican Party hosts a gathering of Patriots to remind fellow Republicans to get out the vote. Grab your Trump gear, flags and your friends to celebrate the President before the election.

     

  • Lincoln Network Presents The Future of Drone Policy

    Lincoln Network Presents The Future of Drone Policy


    Tuesday, October 27, 2020

    The Lincoln Network for a virtual discussion about the future of commercial drones in the United States. Featured speakers include Brent Skorup, Senior Research Fellow at the Mercatus Center; Reggie Govan, Former Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration; and Alexiaa Jordan, Lincoln Network

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free event online.

    Lincoln Network Presents A Virtual Discussion on Preparing for a Close and Contested Election

    Lincoln Network Presents A Virtual Discussion on Preparing for a Close and Contested Election


    Tuesday, October 27, 2020

    Join the Lincoln Network for a virtual discussion about one of the most contentious elections in American history. Featured election experts include Hon. Kim Wyman, Secretary of State, Washington; Benjamin L. Ginsberg, Former Co-Chair of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, General Counsel for the 2000 and 2004 Bush-Cheney campaigns and the 2008 and 2012 Romney for President campaigns; and Lanhee Chen, Fellow in American Public Policy Studies at the Hoover Institution, Director of Domestic Policy Studies and Lecturer in the Public Policy Program at Stanford University, and Former Policy Director for the Romney Campaign.

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free event online.

    PRI Presents Steven Greenhut on Water Policy

    PRI Presents Steven Greenhut on Water Policy


    Tuesday, October 27, 2020

    Steven-GreenhutJoin the Pacific Research Institute for a conversation with veteran journalist Steven Greenhut on all things water conservation, storage, and infrastructure, as well as talk about his new PRI book, Winning the Water Wars.

    RVSP: Register here for this free webinar.

  • Commonwealth Club Presents Maria Bartiromo and James Freeman

    Commonwealth Club Presents Maria Bartiromo and James Freeman


    Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    The Commonwealth Club will host a virtual conversation with Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo and The Wall Street Journal‘s James Freeman. They will be discussing “Reviving America’s Economy.”

    RSVP: Register online. Cost: Member $5; Nonmember $10; $28 with Book.

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    Hoover Capital Conversations featuring Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. & Michael Auslin

    Hoover Capital Conversations featuring Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. & Michael Auslin


    Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    The Hoover Institution will present Capital Conversations with featured guests Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force. As Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training, and equipping of 685,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas.  And Michael Auslin, the Payson J. Treat Distinguished Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

    RSVP: Register at this link.

    San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting

    San Francisco Log Cabin Republicans Monthly Meeting


    Wednesday, October 28, 2020

    Join the Log Cabin Republicans of San Francisco for their virtual monthly meeting. All are welcome to attend.  Guest speaker John Dennis, SFGOP Chairman, will give his insight and game plan for Election 2020. They will also hear remarks on upcoming LCR SF activities.

    To participate in the meeting, simply email logcabinsf@gmail.com to receive the ZOOM info.

  • Stanford College Republicans host Robert Woodson, Civil Rights Leader and 1776 Unites Director

    Stanford College Republicans host Robert Woodson, Civil Rights Leader and 1776 Unites Director

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    Thursday, October 29, 2020

    The Stanford College Republicans are honored to host Civil Rights leader and 1776 Unites Director Robert Woodson for a virtual lecture titled “From 1619-1776: Why America is Not a Racist Country”

    Register at this link

     

     

    Lincoln Network Presents A Virtual Discussion on Leadership, Technology, and Innovation in a Time of Transitions

    Lincoln Network Presents A Virtual Discussion on Leadership, Technology, and Innovation in a Time of Transitions


    Thursday, October 29, 2020

    The Lincoln Network and the Tech Talent Project will host a virtual discussion on how to recruit talented and empowered tech leaders into government along with the challenges they face. Featured speakers include Cass Madison, Acting Executive Director, Tech Talent Project; John Bailey, Steering Committee Member, Tech Talent Project; Garrett Johnson, Executive Director, Lincoln Network; and Marshall Kosloff, Director of Outreach and Media, Lincoln Network.

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free event online.

    Independent Institute Discussion Featuring Graham Walker, John Goodman & Christopher Briggs

    Independent Institute Discussion Featuring Graham Walker, John Goodman & Christopher Briggs


    Thursday, October 29, 2020

    Join the The Independent Institute for a live discussion and Q&A with Graham Walker, John Goodman & Christopher Brigs. Their topic will be, “My Kid has Cancer and Obamacare is Making Everything Worse.” Learn more.

    RSVP:
    Free event. Register here.

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    Napa Co. Celebration & BBQ – The Red Wave is Coming!

    Napa Co. Celebration & BBQ – The Red Wave is Coming!


    Thursday, October 29, 2020

    Meet on Jefferson Ave in the BevMo parking lot. BBQ and special treats for all attendees! We have so many reasons to be happy! Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment, the election is less than six days away, and it’s a change of season in so many ways.  Celebrate President Trump and keep the winning going!

  • Hoover Presents David Stilwell on PRC’s Malign Influence

    Hoover Presents David Stilwell on PRC’s Malign Influence


    Friday, October 30, 2020

    Following introductory remarks from Hoover Institution Director Condoleezza Rice, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell will give a policy address on the PRC’s malign influence activities and how the US government is countering them.

    RSVP: Register at this link.

  • Lincoln Network Presents Reboot 2020 Conference

    Lincoln Network Presents Reboot 2020 Conference


    Friday, November 6, 2020

    The Lincoln Network presents the 7th annual Reboot Conference, November 6, 9 & 10.  Sessions will explore the intersection of technology, media and public policy.

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free event online.

    Lincoln Network Reboot 2020

    Lincoln Network Reboot 2020


    Friday, November 6, 2020

    The Lincoln Network’s Reboot 2020 conference explores the intersection of technology and public policy.  Over three days, Lincoln Network will bring together technologists, founders, politicos, policymakers, and investors – with virtual sessions featuring presentations from leading voices in technology and policy. Sessions will run each day from 9:30am PT / 12:30pm ET to 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET.

    Day One: Friday, Nov. 6 – Featured speaker Tyler Cowen, Holbert L. Lewis Chair of Economics at George Mason University.

    Day Two: Monday, Nov. 9 – This day’s session will featured speaker Joe Lonsdale, Founding Partner at 8VC and Co-Founder of Palantir.

    Day Three: Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Featured speaker is Alberto Ibargüen, President and CEO, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

    For more information, including speaker announcements and details from past Reboot conferences, visit us at www.rebootconference.org.

     

  • Lincoln Network Presents Reboot 2020 Conference

    Lincoln Network Presents Reboot 2020 Conference


    Monday, November 9, 2020

    The Lincoln Network presents the 7th annual Reboot Conference, November 6, 9 & 10.  Sessions will explore the intersection of technology, media and public policy.

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free event online.

  • Lincoln Network Presents Reboot 2020 Conference

    Lincoln Network Presents Reboot 2020 Conference


    Tuesday, November 10, 2020

    The Lincoln Network presents the 7th annual Reboot Conference, November 6, 9 & 10.  Sessions will explore the intersection of technology, media and public policy.

    RSVP: Learn more and register for this free event online.

    Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Battle for Free Speech Online

    Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Battle for Free Speech Online


    Tuesday, November 10, 2020

    A handful of startups are challenging the dominance of the tech titans who are starting to censor free speech. Parler is an unbiased free speech platform, and Rumble is a censorship free, video sharing platform. Their leaders will speak to the Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley to share a report from the front lines in the battle between free speech and tech tyranny.

    Planning is underway to possibly hold this meeting both in person and online.

    RSVP:  The event is free, but registration is required.  Register on the Liberty Forum website.

  • Independent Institute Discussion on the 2020 Elections

    Independent Institute Discussion on the 2020 Elections


    Wednesday, November 11, 2020

    Join the The Independent Institute for a live discussion and Q&A with Graham Walker, William J. Watkins, Jr., and Michael C. Munger. Their topic will be, “The 2020 Elections and More.” Learn more.

    RSVP:
    Free event. Register here.

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    Verb™ Speakers Series with Dr. Sean Flynn

    Verb™ Speakers Series with Dr. Sean Flynn


    Wednesday, November 11, 2020

    Verb™ presents a speaker series featuring Sean Flynn, Ph.D., Chair of the Scripps College Economics Department and author of the popular Econ for Dummies book. His topic will be, “Why Californians Are Leaving and Where Are They Headed?” Moderated by Peter Coe Verbica, JD, CFP®,  Managing Director, Silicon Private Wealth.

    Visit this link for access details.

  • Hoge Fenton Presents Election Outcomes & Actions to Take

    Hoge Fenton Presents Election Outcomes & Actions to Take


    Thursday, November 12, 2020

    Hoge Fenton firm presents “Election Outcomes & Actions to Take.” This complimentary webinar presented by Hoge Fenton is a non-partisan program that discusses tax, trust, corporate, and employment consequences, as well as considerations based on the election results.

    RSVP: Register online.

  • Hoover Presents H.R. McMaster on America in the World

    Hoover Presents H.R. McMaster on America in the World


    Monday, November 16, 2020

    Hoover Senior Fellows Lieut. Gen. H.R. McMaster, Elizabeth Economy, and Russell Berman will present, Great Decisions: America in the World. The Moderator will be Michael Auslin, Hoover Research Fellow in Contemporary Asia. In a world still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the critical foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president? Drawing from a joint election-year project with the Foreign Policy Association, three sessions with eminent Hoover experts on international affairs will explore the critical countries and geopolitical issues that will shape global affairs over the next decade.

    RSVP: Register at this link. The webinar will also be available on November 18 at 1pm and December 10 at 10am.

    Commonwealth Club Presents George Shultz, James Timbie, and Adele Hayutin on The Emerging New World

    Commonwealth Club Presents George Shultz, James Timbie, and Adele Hayutin on The Emerging New World


    Monday, November 16, 2020

    The Commonwealth Club will host a virtual conversation with Hoover Institution Distinguished Fellows Dr. George Shultz, Former U.S. Secretary of State, Dr. James Timbie, Senior Advisor, U.S. State Department (1983-2016), and Dr. Adele Hayutin, Economist and Demographer, moderated by Dr. Gloria Duffy, President and CEO, The Commonwealth Club. Their topic will be, “The Emerging New World.” View this discussion about how to foster international cooperation, constructive engagement, and strong governance and ultimately create a better future.

    RSVP: Register for free online. Donation: $5; $34.95 for Book.

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  • Hoover Presents Victoria Tin-bor Hui and Nathan Law on the Future of Freedom in Hong Kong

    Hoover Presents Victoria Tin-bor Hui and Nathan Law on the Future of Freedom in Hong Kong


    Wednesday, November 18, 2020

    The Hoover Project on China’s Global Sharp Power invites you to join a discussion on The End of “One Country, Two Systems” and The Future of Freedom in Hong Kong. Featured speakers include Victoria Tin-bor Hui, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame, Fellow of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, University of Notre Dame, and Nathan Law, Democracy activist and student leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, and Co-Founder of Demosisto.

    RSVP: Register at this link. The webinar will also be available on November 18 at 1pm and December 10 at 10am.

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Dr. Michael Auslin on U.S. – China Relations

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Dr. Michael Auslin on U.S. – China Relations


    Wednesday, November 18, 2020

    The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Dr. Michael Auslin of the Hoover Institution, who will discuss “U.S. – China Relations – Impact of the 2020 Elections, COVID, & Trade Negotiations.”

    RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.

     

  • Flag Wave for President Trump in Napa – Cancelled

    Flag Wave for President Trump in Napa – Cancelled


    Saturday, November 21, 2020

    The Napa Republicans have been hosting Flag Waves for President Trump and Stop the Steal – every Saturday in November. They have announced that the November 28 event has been cancelled.

  • Flag Wave for President Trump in Napa – Cancelled

    Flag Wave for President Trump in Napa – Cancelled


    Saturday, November 28, 2020

    The Napa Republicans have been hosting Flag Waves for President Trump and Stop the Steal – every Saturday in November. They have announced that the November 28 event has been cancelled.

  • Ronald Reagan Foundation Event: Virtual Conversation with American Humorist Dave Barry

    Ronald Reagan Foundation Event: Virtual Conversation with American Humorist Dave Barry


    Tuesday, December 1, 2020

    Please join us virtually for what should be a fun event as we have a conversation with American author and humorist Dave Barry for the recent soft-cover release of his book, Lessons from Lucy: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog.  In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books), Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy.  Learn More

    RSVP:  Register at this link

     

  • Hoover Virtual Policy on The Human Prosperity Project with John Cogan & Joshua D. Rauh

    Hoover Virtual Policy on The Human Prosperity Project with John Cogan & Joshua D. Rauh


    Thursday, December 3, 2020

    The Hoover Institution presents an online virtual speaker series based on the scholarly research and commentary written by Hoover fellows participating in the Human Prosperity Project on Socialism and Free-Market Capitalism. This project objectively investigates the historical record to assess the consequences for human welfare, individual liberty, and interactions between nations of various economic systems ranging from pure socialism to free-market capitalism. “Impacts of Government-Sponsored Programs” presented by Jhn Cogan and Joshua D. Rauh.  Learn More

    RSVP: Register at this link.

    PRI Presents Stephen Moore and Steven Hayward on Policy Implications from the 2020 Election

    PRI Presents Stephen Moore and Steven Hayward on Policy Implications from the 2020 Election


    Thursday, December 3, 2020

    Join the Pacific Research Institute for a webinar featuring economist Stephen Moore, The Heritage Foundation, and Steven Hayward, Ph.D., PRI Fellow. Their topic will be “Policy Implications from the 2020 Election.”

    RSVP: Register here for this free webinar.

  • Ronald Reagan Foundation Event: Virtual Conversation with American Speech Writer Mark Salter

    Ronald Reagan Foundation Event: Virtual Conversation with American Speech Writer Mark Salter


    Monday, December 7, 2020

    Please join us virtually for what should be a fun event as we have a conversation with American speechwriter Mark Salter on his brand-new book, The Luckiest Man: Life with John McCain. Luckiest Man is a deeply personal and candid remembrance of the late Senator John McCain from one of his closest and most trusted confidants, friends, and political advisors.   Learn More

    RSVP:  Register at this link 

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring John Fund with an Election Review

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring John Fund with an Election Review


    Monday, December 7, 2020

    The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring John Fund, National Affairs Columnist for National Review magazine and a on-air analyst on the Fox News Channel. He is considered a notable expert on American politics and the nexus between politics and economics. He will provide a briefing on the November election results.

    RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.

     

  • PRI Presents Dr. Leslie Lenkowsky on COVID-19 and Personal Freedom

    PRI Presents Dr. Leslie Lenkowsky on COVID-19 and Personal Freedom


    Tuesday, December 8, 2020

    Join the Pacific Research Institute for a webinar featuring Dr. Leslie Lenkowsky, professor of practice in the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University and a member of the philanthropic studies faculty of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Dr. Lenkowsky, an expert on philanthropy and public affairs, will offer his insights into American civil society’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and what increased restrictions on personal freedom mean for our democracy.

    RSVP: Register here for this free webinar.

    Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: Who is the Trump Voter? featuring Salena Zito, National Political Reporter

    Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: Who is the Trump Voter? featuring Salena Zito, National Political Reporter


    Tuesday, December 8, 2020

    Salena ZitoThe Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley is proud to host Ms. Zito as she shares her insights with our members and invited guests in an exclusive online meeting.  Ms. Zito will examine what she calls the “Conservative Populist” coalition that placed Donald Trump in office in 2016. It was not the black swan event many critics suggested it was. Four years later, this coalition is not only durable, it has expanded, getting younger and more diverse along the way.

    RSVP:  The event is free – registration is required.  Register on the Liberty Forum website.

  • Hoover Presents Trade, Tsars and T-Cells

    Hoover Presents Trade, Tsars and T-Cells


    Thursday, December 10, 2020

    In a world still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, what are the critical foreign policy challenges facing the next U.S. president? Drawing from a joint election-year project with the Foreign Policy Association, three sessions with eminent Hoover experts on international affairs will explore the critical countries and geopolitical issues that will shape global affairs over the next decade.  “Trade, Tsars and T-Cells” will be presented by Michael McFaul, Lucy Shapiro and John Taylor.  Learn More

    RSVP: Register at this link.

  • Commonwealth Club Presents: COVID-19 Vaccines and Returning to Normalcy

    Commonwealth Club Presents: COVID-19 Vaccines and Returning to Normalcy


    Tuesday, December 15, 2020

    Bob Wachter, M.D., Ken Kelley and Mark Zitter will discuss the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and the possibilities of returning to normalcy. Learn More.

    RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event.

     

    Pacific Research Institute (PRI) Webinar on new data privacy regulations, cybersecurity, and big tech

    Pacific Research Institute (PRI) Webinar on new data privacy regulations, cybersecurity, and big tech


    Tuesday, December 15, 2020

    Pacific Research Institute (PRI) welcomes back an all-star panel of experts representing legal, regulatory, and policy industries to discuss state and federal changes to data privacy and cybersecurity during 2020 and what the future holds for tech, digital privacy, and cybersecurity in 2021.

    RSVP: Register here for this free webinar.

     

  • Mt. Diablo Republican Club Virtual Christmas Celebration

    Mt. Diablo Republican Club Virtual Christmas Celebration


    Wednesday, December 16, 2020

    The Mt. Diablo Republican Club will host a virtual Christmas Celebration via Zoom to re-energize your political prowess. For every virtual attendee a $5 donation will be made to the Salvation Army.  Zoom meeting details will be sent upon RSVP. Learn more.

    RSVP: Reply online to register for this event.

     

  • The Lincoln Network Presents: Future of Cybersecurity Information Sharing – Five Years Later

    The Lincoln Network Presents: Future of Cybersecurity Information Sharing – Five Years Later


    Thursday, December 17, 2020

    The Lincoln Network will be hosting an event featuring Mark Montgomery, Kathleen Rice Mosier, Maggie Brunner, Matthew Eggers and moderated by Dan Lips. In this virtual discussion, they will be discussing current cybersecurity concerns, as well as future considerations for a new Congress and administration. Learn more.

    RSVP: Please Click Here to register for this event.

     

  • Cupertino for All Presents: Get Local – How to join Cupertino boards & commissions

    Cupertino for All Presents: Get Local – How to join Cupertino boards & commissions


    Saturday, December 19, 2020

    Are you interested in local and county commissions, and how it affects your community? Cupertino for All, a local advocacy group, will be hosting a live webinar and inviting city and county commissioners to share their experiences with civic participation and decision-making. This event will also feature Larisa Casillas, Program Director of Leadership Development and Advocacy at Urban Habitat and Manager of the Board and Commissions Leadership Institute. Cupertino city commissions have upcoming vacancies, register for this event to learn more.

    RSVP: Please Click Here to Register for this Event.

     

  • Recall Gavin Newsom Virtual Town Hall with Brad Dacus

    Recall Gavin Newsom Virtual Town Hall with Brad Dacus


    Wednesday, December 30, 2020

    The Recall Newsom movement has been granted an extension to continue gathering signatures. The new deadline is March 10 and even though 911,000 have been collected, there is still much more work to do. This town hall will feature Brad Dacus, founder of the Pacific Justice Institute. He will be joined by small business owner Jeff LeTowt who is fighting to keep his restaurant open.

    Learn more about helping the Recall campaign by participating in this Zoom town hall. For those wishing to join in the Zoom call, there is no password required, but attendance will be limited. Please follow the link to Join: https://zoom.us/j/92958179164  If you cannot join by Zoom please also look for the Recall Gavin 2020.com – Home Page Public Forum group on Facebook.

  • Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank

    Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank


    Friday, January 1, 2021

    The 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.

     

  • Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank

    Young Republican National Federation Presents: National Day of Action Virtual Phone Bank


    Saturday, January 2, 2021

    The 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.

     

  • 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?”


    Tuesday, January 5, 2021

    Policymakers 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.

  • Congress Meets to Count the Electoral Votes

    Congress Meets to Count the Electoral Votes


    Wednesday, January 6, 2021

    The 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).

    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?


    Wednesday, January 6, 2021

    The 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


    Wednesday, January 6, 2021

    Keep 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=S3lPdW1mNUwrQ2h0YklxZUFpUE9wdz09

    RSVP is requested but not required. Please send an email to Leaders@KeepNine.org.

     

  • SVARW Friday Forum

    SVARW Friday Forum


    Friday, January 8, 2021

    Join 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.

     

  • Liberty Forum Presents Professor Richard A. Epstein on Coping with COVID

    Liberty Forum Presents Professor Richard A. Epstein on Coping with COVID


    Tuesday, January 12, 2021

    Join 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.

  • Mt Diablo Republican Club Presents: Ron Trowbridge, Ph.D. on California Resurgence

    Mt Diablo Republican Club Presents: Ron Trowbridge, Ph.D. on California Resurgence


    Wednesday, January 13, 2021

    Join 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.

     

  • 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


    Friday, January 15, 2021

    The 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.

     

  • 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


    Monday, January 18, 2021

    The 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.

  • 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


    Tuesday, January 19, 2021

    Join 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.

  • 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


    Wednesday, January 20, 2021

    Rescue 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.

  • 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


    Thursday, January 21, 2021

    As 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.

  • 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)


    Friday, January 22, 2021

    The 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


    Friday, January 22, 2021

    The 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.

  • 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


    Tuesday, January 26, 2021

    The 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.

  • SVARW Presents: Lets Fix California! Featuring Shannon Grove

    SVARW Presents: Lets Fix California! Featuring Shannon Grove


    Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    The 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?


    Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    Andrea 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


    Wednesday, January 27, 2021

    Join 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:

    1. Independent Institute’s Thinkspot page
    2. Independent Institute’s Youtube channel
    3. Independent Institute’s Facebook page
    4. Independent Institute’s Twitter feed
  • 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


    Thursday, January 28, 2021

    In 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


    Thursday, January 28, 2021

    The 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


    Thursday, January 28, 2021

    Join 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.

  • 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)


    Friday, January 29, 2021

    The 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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