Events in April–July 2021

  • 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


    Thursday, April 1, 2021

    Join 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.

  • Pacific Research Institute Presents: A Discussion with Charles R. Kesler

    Pacific Research Institute Presents: A Discussion with Charles R. Kesler


    Tuesday, April 6, 2021

    Join 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.

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    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


    Tuesday, April 6, 2021

    The 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.

  • Candidate Training Kickoff: “Running for Office – Do I have what it takes?”

    Candidate Training Kickoff: “Running for Office – Do I have what it takes?”


    Wednesday, April 7, 2021

    CAGOP 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.

  • 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


    Thursday, April 8, 2021

    Join Fox News’ Dana Perino, and Pepperdine SPP Board memberCharity 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.

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    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


    Thursday, April 8, 2021

    On 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!

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  • SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank

    SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank


    Friday, April 9, 2021

    Join 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.

     

  • Lincoln Network Presents: Online Platforms, Trafficking, and Intermediary Liability

    Lincoln Network Presents: Online Platforms, Trafficking, and Intermediary Liability


    Monday, April 12, 2021

    The 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)

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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


    Tuesday, April 13, 2021

    The 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.

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  • 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


    Wednesday, April 14, 2021

    Join 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.

    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: 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


    Thursday, April 15, 2021

    On 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


    Thursday, April 15, 2021

    The 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: 335020

    Hoover Institution Presents: State Of Education – One Year Into COVID

    Hoover Institution Presents: State Of Education – One Year Into COVID


    Thursday, April 15, 2021

    The 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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  • Novato Republican Women Federated Presents: Healthcare, Homelessness and Hot Issues

    Novato Republican Women Federated Presents: Healthcare, Homelessness and Hot Issues


    Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    Novato 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


    Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    By 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


    Tuesday, April 20, 2021

    Join 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


    Wednesday, April 21, 2021

    Damon 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: 872968

    SPARC Presents: How to Rein in Big Tech Featuring Congressman Ken Buck

    SPARC Presents: How to Rein in Big Tech Featuring Congressman Ken Buck


    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


    Thursday, April 22, 2021

    Ruth 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


    Monday, April 26, 2021

    Since 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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  • Hoover Institution Presents: A Conversation with Senator Rick Scott

    Hoover Institution Presents: A Conversation with Senator Rick Scott


    Wednesday, April 28, 2021

    Hoover’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


    Wednesday, April 28, 2021

    Lincoln 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


    Wednesday, April 28, 2021

    Marin 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


    Wednesday, April 28, 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.

    Our special focus will be on the recall Newsom efforts, woke educators, anti-racism and more.

    Live Stream Access:

    1. Independent Institute’s Thinkspot page
    2. Independent Institute’s Youtube channel
    3. Independent Institute’s Facebook page
    4. Independent Institute’s Twitter feed
  • Lincoln Network Presents: Oversight, Insight, and Foresight: GAO’s Next 100 Years

    Lincoln Network Presents: Oversight, Insight, and Foresight: GAO’s Next 100 Years


    Monday, May 3, 2021

    This year marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). After World War I, Congress sought to control growing government expenditures and debt and created GAO to assess the legality and adequacy of government expenditures. Today, GAO provides critical support to Congress through its audits, legal opinions, and analyses that span the breadth of the government’s myriad activities. This program looks back at the institutional development of GAO over the past century, and looks forward at the role the “government watchdog” will play in its next 100 years. For event speakers and to learn more click here.

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  • Hoover Institution Presents: What’s Next for U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relations?

    Hoover Institution Presents: What’s Next for U.S.-Taiwan Economic Relations?


    Thursday, May 6, 2021

    Innovation has been a source of comparative advantage for Taiwan—and an important basis for American firms, investors, and government to support Taiwan’s development while expanding mutually beneficial linkages. Yet Taiwan’s innovation advantage is eroding in the face of technological change and strategic risk. What should the next phase of U.S.-Taiwan economic cooperation look like? And how can the new U.S. administration work with Taiwan not just to build on legacy advantages, like in semiconductors, but also to invest in the emerging fields that are rapidly reshaping the future of work, industry, service delivery, and defense? Featuring Dr. Evan FeigenbaumVice President for Studies Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Followed by conversation with Kharis Ali Templeman, Hoover Research Fellow.

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  • Pepperdine School of Public Policy Presents: Lincoln in Private – Leadership Behind Closed Doors, with Dr. Ron White

    Pepperdine School of Public Policy Presents: Lincoln in Private – Leadership Behind Closed Doors, with Dr. Ron White


    Friday, May 7, 2021

    On Friday, May 7th we are delighted to partner once again with our friends, the Trinity Forum, to host author, historian, and Trinity Forum Senior Fellow Ron White to discuss the themes in his soon-to-be-released work, Lincoln in Private.

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  • Hoover Institute Presents: More Than Sharp Power – How the CCP Penetrates Taiwan and Hong Kong

    Hoover Institute Presents: More Than Sharp Power – How the CCP Penetrates Taiwan and Hong Kong


    Tuesday, May 11, 2021

    Called “canaries in the coal mine,” Hong Kong and Taiwan have been at the forefront of the CCP’s sharp power play. But Beijing’s influence operations within and toward both territories also go beyond sharp power as the term is commonly understood. This panel will discuss Beijing’s influence mechanisms and the pushbacks that the authors discovered in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other countries and discuss the most recent news about the CCP’s crackdown on Hong Kong and its impact and response from Hongkongers. This panel features:

    • Andrew J. Nathan, Professor of Political Science Columbia University
    • Wu Jieh-min, Research Fellow Institute of Sociology, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
    • Ma Ngok, Associate Professor Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Followed by conversation with: Glenn Tiffert, Research Fellow Hoover Institution

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    The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: WOKE, Inc: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam

    The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: WOKE, Inc: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam


    Tuesday, May 11, 2021

    “Woke capitalism” is the fashionable new idea that companies should serve not only their shareholders, but also pursue other social causes, too — like fighting racism, ending climate change, and so on. May’s Liberty Forum speaker, Vivek Ramaswamy, will present a critical analysis of modern stakeholder capitalism and show us how to recapture our founding principles of liberty and justice for all.

    Vivek Ramaswamy is a first-generation American born in Cincinnati of immigrant parents, a Harvard College trained biologist, a Yale Law School graduate, founder of a multi-billion dollar biopharmaceutical company, a prominent national commentator, and author of the forthcoming book, WOKE, Inc: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam.  Learn More.

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  • SVGOP Fundraiser with Special Guest Speaker Senator Rand Paul

    SVGOP Fundraiser with Special Guest Speaker Senator Rand Paul


    Wednesday, May 12, 2021

    SVGOP invites you to the Santa Clara County Republican Party Fundraiser. Come hear Senator Rand Paul speak virtually along with a special guest speaker.

    Tickets: Please click here to register and purchase tickets for this event.

  • Hoover Institution Presents: Security in the Age of Liberal Democratic Erosion (2 Discussions)

    Hoover Institution Presents: Security in the Age of Liberal Democratic Erosion (2 Discussions)


    Thursday, May 13, 2021

    On May 13, 2021, the discussion will focus on Adversaries: how foreign actors such as Russia, China, and Iran interact with domestic threats to institutions and the functioning of liberal democracy. Panelists will examine dangers of sharp and soft power, misinformation, and attacks on sensitive electoral and physical infrastructure. The featured experts will be Elizabeth Economy, Michael McFaul, Abbas Milani, and Kate Starbird.

    On May 20, 2021, the discussion will focus on appropriate Responses, and whether and how liberal democracies should respond to these threats. Panelists will address the tools and policies available to combat such hazards, as well as their limitations. The featured experts will be Rose Gottemoeller, H. R. McMaster, Jacquelyn Schneider, and Amy Zegart. Learn More.

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  • Hoover Institution Presents: A Conversation with Senator Rob Portman

    Hoover Institution Presents: A Conversation with Senator Rob Portman


    Tuesday, May 18, 2021

    The Hoover Institute invites you to hear Senator Rob Portman (US Senator, Ohio) in conversation with Lanhee Chen (American Public Policy Scholar, Hoover Institution).

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  • Hoover Institution Presents: Security in the Age of Liberal Democratic Erosion (2 Discussions)

    Hoover Institution Presents: Security in the Age of Liberal Democratic Erosion (2 Discussions)


    Thursday, May 20, 2021

    On May 13, 2021, the discussion will focus on Adversaries: how foreign actors such as Russia, China, and Iran interact with domestic threats to institutions and the functioning of liberal democracy. Panelists will examine dangers of sharp and soft power, misinformation, and attacks on sensitive electoral and physical infrastructure. The featured experts will be Elizabeth Economy, Michael McFaul, Abbas Milani, and Kate Starbird.

    On May 20, 2021, the discussion will focus on appropriate Responses, and whether and how liberal democracies should respond to these threats. Panelists will address the tools and policies available to combat such hazards, as well as their limitations. The featured experts will be Rose Gottemoeller, H. R. McMaster, Jacquelyn Schneider, and Amy Zegart. Learn More.

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  • East Bay Republican Women Presents: Late Spring “Luncheon” Event Featuring Kevin Faulconer

    East Bay Republican Women Presents: Late Spring “Luncheon” Event Featuring Kevin Faulconer


    Friday, May 21, 2021

    East Bay Republican Women invites you to join “It’s Time for the California Comeback” with special guest Kevin Faulconer who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as Governor of California. There will be time for a question and answer period after Mr. Faulconer’s remarks. Learn More.

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  • Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: How the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is Saving California from Tax Hikes and Train Wrecks!

    Marin Republican Women Federated Presents: How the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association is Saving California from Tax Hikes and Train Wrecks!


    Wednesday, May 26, 2021

    Marin Republican Women Federated invite you to join guest speaker Susan ShelleyVice President of Communications for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, the most influential taxpayer advocacy group in California. Join us for a highly informative and entertaining look at California’s needlessly self-destructive policies and Sacramento’s latest sneaky plans to raise your taxes. Knowledge is power, but only if you find out early enough! Learn More.

    RSVP: Reservations required. Please contact Bonnie Stevens at mrwfevents@earthlink.net to register for this event.

    Independent Institute Presents: Independent Outlook – Critical Race Theory, Woke Antisemitism, Vaccines and More

    Independent Institute Presents: Independent Outlook – Critical Race Theory, Woke Antisemitism, Vaccines and More


    Wednesday, May 26, 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.

    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.

    Watch the live event Wednesday, May 26th at 3:00 p.m. Pacific (6:00 p.m. Eastern) at any of these outlets:

    1. Independent Institute’s Thinkspot page
    2. Independent Institute’s Youtube channel
    3. Independent Institute’s Facebook page
    4. Independent Institute’s Twitter feed
  • Hoover Institute Presents: Watch This Space – Beijing’s Push to Close Off Taiwan’s International Space and the U.S. Response

    Hoover Institute Presents: Watch This Space – Beijing’s Push to Close Off Taiwan’s International Space and the U.S. Response


    Thursday, May 27, 2021

    As the World Health Assembly convenes amidst the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, it does so again without Taiwan’s participation. That the WHA would exclude Taiwan—whose democracy has deployed perhaps the world’s most effective response to COVID-19—puts into sharp relief the costs for populations around the globe of China’s broader attempt to close off Taiwan’s international space. Join Alex WongSenior Fellow, Hudson Institute, as he leads the discussion alongside Kharis TemplemanResearch Fellow, Hoover Institution.

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    San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Rebecca Friedrichs, The Plaintiff in Friedrichs v California Teachers’ Association

    San Mateo County Republican Party Presents: Rebecca Friedrichs, The Plaintiff in Friedrichs v California Teachers’ Association


    Thursday, May 27, 2021

    San Mateo County Republican Party invites you to learn how Rebecca Friedrichs is taking on the State and National Teacher’s Unions to restore the voices and authority of parents and teachers in America’s schools. How are the teacher’s unions really spending your money? Learn More.

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  • SVARW Presents: Another Dose of California Crazy Featuring Steve Frank

    SVARW Presents: Another Dose of California Crazy Featuring Steve Frank


    Friday, June 4, 2021

    In this day and age of starkly divided politics, cancel culture, and censorship, with our governor hanging in the balance, where is our State headed? Where are glimmers of hope for the state? And once we’re successful in evicting the current resident in the Governor’s mansion, who’s next? Steve Frank, favorite political pundit and editor of CAPoliticalReview.com, returns for our next Friday Forum on June 4th at 10AM to inform us of the latest in political follies in California and Washington, DC.

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  • The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The War on Truth and its Threat to Intellectual Freedom Featuring Gad Saad, Ph.D.

    The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The War on Truth and its Threat to Intellectual Freedom Featuring Gad Saad, Ph.D.


    Tuesday, June 8, 2021

    Dr. Saad will discuss key features of his recent international bestselling book, The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense, including how “idea pathogens” began spawning on university campuses. You’ve heard of them: postmodernism, radical feminism, social constructivism, biophobia, cultural relativism, identity politics, Critical Race Theory and its offspring—a culture of perpetual victimhood and the evil twin, guilt ridden self-flagellation.

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  • Independent Institute Presents: Independent Outlook – Fauci Scandal, Inflation, Federal Spending, Vote Audits and More

    Independent Institute Presents: Independent Outlook – Fauci Scandal, Inflation, Federal Spending, Vote Audits and More


    Wednesday, June 9, 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. This weeks discussion will discuss the Fauci Scandal, Inflation, Federal Spending, Vote Audits and more.

    RSVP: You may stream this event on your preferred platform on Wednesday June 9th at 3:00 PM PST:

    1. Independent Institute’s Thinkspot page
    2. Independent Institute’s Youtube channel
    3. Independent Institute’s Facebook page
    4. Independent Institute’s Twitter feed
  • SPARC & California Congress of Republicans Presents: Why California Education Leaders Get a Failing Grade from Parents and Students Featuring Jim Blew

    SPARC & California Congress of Republicans Presents: Why California Education Leaders Get a Failing Grade from Parents and Students Featuring Jim Blew


    Wednesday, June 16, 2021

    South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition invites you to join Jim Blew, Former Assistant Secretary of Education under Betsy DeVos as he discusses the current situation and problems with California’s educational system.

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  • San Jose Spotlight Presents: San Jose Speaks – A conversation with San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata

    San Jose Spotlight Presents: San Jose Speaks – A conversation with San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata


    Wednesday, June 23, 2021

    Please join us for our next community conversation, as part of our San Jose Speaks series, with newly-appointed San Jose Police Chief Anthony Mata. Hear his vision for the police department’s future, what’s working and what reforms need to be made.

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  • Hoover Institution Presents: Unshackled: Freeing America’s K–12 Education System

    Hoover Institution Presents: Unshackled: Freeing America’s K–12 Education System


    Monday, June 28, 2021

    Unshackled explores how to leverage decentralization, school choice, and technology to further freedom and flexibility in education—issues that are more pressing than ever in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this conversation, Authors Clint Bolick, Kate J. Hardiman, and Hoover Senior Fellow Chester E. Finn Jr. discuss proposals to bring K–12 education into the 21st century.

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  • PRI Webinar: How COVID-19 and Big Government Crushed American Small Business with Carol Roth

    PRI Webinar: How COVID-19 and Big Government Crushed American Small Business with Carol Roth


    Tuesday, June 29, 2021

    Join Pacific Research Institute (PRI) for a special conversation between Carol Roth, “recovering” investment banker, entrepreneur, and author, and PRI fellow and economist Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D.

    Roth will share details about her new book, The War on Small Business: How the Government Used the Pandemic to Crush the Backbone of America, the state of the economy under the Biden administration, how the Federal Reserve has changed the American economy, what’s next for American small business owners, and general economic policy. The webinar will be held on Zoom and registration is free.  Register here.

    Take California Back & Defend California Presents: Newsom Recall – Gubernatorial Candidates Virtual Round Table

    Take California Back & Defend California Presents: Newsom Recall – Gubernatorial Candidates Virtual Round Table


    Tuesday, June 29, 2021

    Take California Back, a non-partisan, grassroots organization is hosting a virtual round table event on Tuesday, June 29 to discuss the gubernatorial candidates and Recall Newsom next steps. Learn More.

    RSVP: Please send an email to info@takecaback.org to RSVP for this event. The RSVP will provide Call-In details.

  • Jenny Rae for Governor Presents: Virtual Town Hall Meeting

    Jenny Rae for Governor Presents: Virtual Town Hall Meeting


    Wednesday, July 7, 2021

    Jenny Rae invites you to a Virtual Hall Meeting where she will present her background, her vision for California, and her plan to win the election. After the presentation, she will open up for Q&A session.

    RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event. Registration is required.

    Independent Institute Presents: July 4th Aflame, Post-Covid Education, Biden Appointments and More

    Independent Institute Presents: July 4th Aflame, Post-Covid Education, Biden Appointments and More


    Wednesday, July 7, 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.

    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.

    RSVP: Please click here for the live stream.

  • Remnant Rising Presents: Deconstructing Critical Race Theory

    Remnant Rising Presents: Deconstructing Critical Race Theory


    Saturday, July 10, 2021

    Deconstructing Critical Race Theory with Dr. Alveda King, Kevin McGary, Neil Mammen, and Elina Kaplan from the Alliance for Constructive Ethnic Studies. This is an all day event with multiple topics.

    RSVP: Please click here for event schedule and to registration for this event.

  • The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Dissident’s Fight for Freedom in 21st Century America featuring Brent Hamachek

    The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents: The Dissident’s Fight for Freedom in 21st Century America featuring Brent Hamachek


    Tuesday, July 13, 2021

    What, exactly, does it mean to be a 21st century American dissident, and who are we? With whom—or what—are we disagreeing? And what do we do about it? Come to our July event and find out:

        • Why “liberals” seem to be more willing to cheat than “conservatives”
        • What is the real difference between us?
        • What is the current power structure in today’s America, and where do those who value individual liberty fit in?
        • What is the new American “iron curtain,” and what is its weakness?
        • The battle to reclaim our heritage is likely to be a prolonged one. What specific steps can every freedom-loving American take to fight back?

    RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.

  • Faulconer for Governor Presents: Recall Meeting with Q&A

    Faulconer for Governor Presents: Recall Meeting with Q&A


    Saturday, July 17, 2021

    As Kevin Faulconer is traveling the state meeting with CRP delegates, his campaign wanted to provide an opportunity for people to get together for a Zoom meeting to provide an update on the recall campaign, get your ideas and answer your questions.

    We have great momentum in this campaign because we’re proposing bold Republican solutions to our state’s challenges including the biggest middle class tax cut in state history, going on a war footing to fight wildfires, and shutting down the homeless encampments and open air drug markets that have proliferated under Gavin Newsom and his one party rule.

    RSVP: Please click here to learn more and to register for this event.

  • PRI Webinar with Hon. Janice Rogers Brown: “Bait & Switch: How the Wokerati Misleads the Public for Power and Profit”

    PRI Webinar with Hon. Janice Rogers Brown: “Bait & Switch: How the Wokerati Misleads the Public for Power and Profit”


    Tuesday, July 20, 2021

    Join Pacific Research Institute for a special webinar conversation with the Honorable Janice Rogers Brown, moderated by the Honorable Daniel Kolkey. Judge Brown will discuss the rise of “woke” ideology in our public schools, college campuses, businesses, sports, and our legal system, and how it threatens our Constitution and America’s institutions.

    The Honorable Janice Rogers Brown is a former Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and a former Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. The Honorable Daniel Kolkey has served as an associate justice on the California Court of Appeal, and as Counsel to the Governor of California. He is a retired partner in the San Francisco office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.

    The webinar will be held on Zoom and registration is free.  Register here.

  • SVGOP Gubernatorial Candidate Forum 2021

    SVGOP Gubernatorial Candidate Forum 2021


    Tuesday, July 27, 2021

    The Santa Clara County Republican Party (SVGOP) is hosting a Gubernatorial Candidate Forum from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Join them online to hear from Republican candidates running to unseat Gavin Newsom.

    Confirmed participants:
    Kevin Faulconer
    John Cox
    Doug Ose
    Kevin Kiley
    Diego Martinez
    Jenny Rae Le Roux

    Register for Free or

    Be recognized as a SPONSOR of the event and help support the SVGOP’s Recall efforts!

  • California Citizens Redistricting Commission Presents: Communities of Interest Public Input Meeting (Zone C: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara & Solano)

    California Citizens Redistricting Commission Presents: Communities of Interest Public Input Meeting (Zone C: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara & Solano)


    Thursday, July 29, 2021

    California Citizens Redistricting Commission invites you to participate in the Communities of Interest Public Input Meeting (Zone C: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara & Solano). Your input is vital to the success of the Commission. We need your Communities of Interest information to respect the boundaries of your communities during the redistricting process.

    Registration is recommended but not required to participate in this public input meeting. If you prefer not to provide personal information for registration, you have the option of calling in the day of the event to get in the queue to speak. Call in number for public input is (877)853-5247. Phone lines open at the beginning of the meeting and will remain open through the duration of the meeting.

    RSVP: Please click here to learn more and for call-in information.

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