Events in September–December 2020

  • Commonwealth Club Presents Former Congressman Trey Gowdy

    Commonwealth Club Presents Former Congressman Trey Gowdy


    Wednesday, September 2, 2020

    The Commonwealth Club will host a virtual conversation with author and former Congressman Trey Gowdy. He will discuss his book, “Doesn’t Hurt to Ask” as he draws on his own experiences in the courtroom and the halls of Congress.

    RSVP: Register online.  Cost for Book $28.

     

    Independent Institute Roundtable Discussion

    Independent Institute Roundtable Discussion


    Wednesday, September 2, 2020

    Join the The Independent Institute for their new bi-weekly Independent Outlook series. This new round table conversation will provide commentary on the most pressing news stories of the day.

    RSVP: Free event. Register here.
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    San Mateo GOP Zoom Conference with Chief Ron Lawrence

    San Mateo GOP Zoom Conference with Chief Ron Lawrence


    Wednesday, September 2, 2020

    The San Mateo County Republican Party will host a Zoom Conference with Ron Lawrence, Police Chief of Citrus Heights and immediate past president of the California Police Chiefs Association. He will provide an update on law enforcement in California and how Proposition 20 will improve public safety. Learn more.

    RSVP: Learn more and reply online. Cost: $20.

     

  • Hoover Virtual Policy on The Human Prosperity Project with George P. Shultz and John B. Taylor

    Hoover Virtual Policy on The Human Prosperity Project with George P. Shultz and John B. Taylor


    Thursday, September 3, 2020

    The Hoover Institution presents a webinar series centered around The Human Prosperity Project on Socialism and Free-Market Capitalism. The topic of The Case for Economic Freedom will be presented by George P. Shultz, Thomas W. and Susan B. Ford Distinguished Fellow, previously serving in four federal cabinet posts, and former president of a major engineering and construction company. Joining him will be John B. Taylor, the George P. Shultz Senior Fellow in Economics at the Hoover Institution. Learn more.

    RSVP: Register at this link. Choose from three dates: Sept. 3, Sept. 17 and Oct. 1.

  • SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank

    SVARW Friday Forum with Steve Frank


    Friday, September 4, 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.

     

  • Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents John Yoo

    Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley Presents John Yoo


    Tuesday, September 8, 2020

    The Liberty Forum of Silicon Valley will host a free Zoom presentation by John Yoo,Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law at the UC Berkeley School of Law.  Topic will be “Defender-in-Chief: Trump’s Constitutional Battles.”

    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 Capital Conversations with Senator Rand Paul and Kiron Skinner

    Hoover Capital Conversations with Senator Rand Paul and Kiron Skinner


    Wednesday, September 9, 2020

    The Hoover Institution will present Capital Conversations with featured guests U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and Kiron Skinner, Former Senior Policy Advisor to the Secretary of State and Director of Policy Planning, Hoover Institution. The topic is Discussing Policy with Policy Makers.

    RSVP: Register at this link. The webinar will be available on two additional dates of September 16 at 10am, and September 23 at 11am.

    Commonwealth Club Presents Charles Munger, Jr.

    Commonwealth Club Presents Charles Munger, Jr.


    Wednesday, September 9, 2020

    The Commonwealth Club will host a virtual conversation with activist Charles Munger, Jr. on the topic, “Political Reforms That Work.” Dr. Charles Munger advocates good government, representative politics and a strong, responsible two-party system for California and the nation. He served as chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Party from 2012 to 2015. Learn more.

    RSVP: Register online. Cost: Member $5; Nonmember $10 – for the Member Rate BayAreaGOP visitors may use code ClubFriend on Checkout page.

  • Lincoln Network Presents A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr

    Lincoln Network Presents A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr


    Wednesday, September 16, 2020

    Join the Lincoln Network for a virtual discussion “The Right’s Tech Realignment: A Conversation with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr.” Lincoln Network and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr will expand on the themes of his recent Newsweek op-ed, A Conservative Path Forward on Big Tech. The conversation will cover the controversy over Section 230, the political bias and free speech debates, the role of the market in driving technological innovation, and how to ensure accountability and transparency for individual users.

    This event is part of the #RebootConversations series leading up to Lincoln Network’s Reboot 2020 conference on November 6, 9, and 10.

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

    Independent Institute Roundtable Discussion

    Independent Institute Roundtable Discussion


    Wednesday, September 16, 2020

    Join the The Independent Institute for their new bi-weekly Independent Outlook series. Featured panelists are Independent Institute Founder and President David Theroux, Senior Fellow Dr. Williamson Evers (Director of our Center on Educational Excellence), and Executive Director Dr. Graham Walker. They will discuss a variety of topics, including utopian street violencewoke culture, football and more.

    RSVP:
    Free event. Register here.

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    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Assemblyman Kiley on Prop 22

    CCR, SPARC & Other Chapters Virtual Meeting Featuring Assemblyman Kiley on Prop 22


    Wednesday, September 16, 2020

    The California Congress of Republicans, SPARC and other Bay Area CCR chapters will host a virtual meeting featuring Assemblyman Kevin Kiley who will discuss the “The Gig Workers Initiative and the Fate of California.”

    RSVP: Register for this free briefing at this link.

     

  • Virtual Fundraiser for Senator Ling Ling Chang

    Virtual Fundraiser for Senator Ling Ling Chang


    Thursday, September 17, 2020

    The Asian American Pacific Islander Republican Alliance will host a virtual fundraiser for State Senator Ling Ling Chang. In 2017, she successfully recalled then incumbent Josh Newman (D). She and Newman are facing off once again in what is expected to be one of the closest races in the State Senate. View the invitation.

    RSVP: Register online. Suggested donation is $100.

  • Hoover Presents Battlegrounds with Amb. Ho-Young Ahn and H.R. McMaster

    Hoover Presents Battlegrounds with Amb. Ho-Young Ahn and H.R. McMaster


    Tuesday, September 22, 2020

    The Hoover Institution presents their new series, “Battlegrounds”, international perspectives on crucial challenges to security and prosperity. Their featured speakers will be H.R. McMaster, Hoover Institution’s Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow and former assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Ho-Young Ahn, President of University of North Korea Studies and former South Korean Ambassador to the United States. They will discuss the threat from North Korea and the future of the South Korean-American Alliance.

    RSVP: Register at this link.

  • SVARW Presents Trevor Loudon

    SVARW Presents Trevor Loudon


    Wednesday, September 23, 2020

    Join the Silicon Valley Association of Republican Women as they host a virtual briefing by Trevor Loudon, an author, filmmaker, political researcher, and public speaker from New Zealand. His topic will be “Enemies Within”.

    RSVP: More info and online registration.  Access information will be sent to registered guests.

     

  • MavTALK Series Presents Rep. Will Hurd

    MavTALK Series Presents Rep. Will Hurd


    Thursday, September 24, 2020

    Maverick PAC invites you to a conversation with Texas Congressman Will Hurd, moderated by MavPAC National Chairman Fritz Brogan. The Congressman is a former MavPAC member. He will discuss his time in office and share his story as an example of how the future of the GOP is bright and how Mavericks are leading the way.

    RSVP: Reply online and access details will be provided.

     

    Commonwealth Club Presents H.R. McMaster

    Commonwealth Club Presents H.R. McMaster


    Thursday, September 24, 2020

    The Commonwealth Club will host a virtual conversation with H.R. McMaster, Former National Security Advisor under President Trump as he calls for Americans and citizens of the free world to transcend the vitriol of partisan political discourse, better educate themselves about the most significant challenges to national and international security and work together to secure peace and prosperity for future generations. Learn more.

    RSVP: Register online. Cost: Member $35; Nonmember $40. All tickets include a copy of Battlegrounds, which will be shipped to the address you provide at checkout (US domestic only).

    Making Your Vote Count with Shannon Bushey

    Making Your Vote Count with Shannon Bushey


    Thursday, September 24, 2020

    Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters, Shannon Bushey, will be the featured speaker on a webinar to bring you up to date on the election process.

    RSVP: Use this link to pre-register.

  • Independent Thinkers Presents Hugh Bussell

    Independent Thinkers Presents Hugh Bussell


    Sunday, September 27, 2020

    The Independent Thinkers Speakers Series will feature Alameda County GOP Chairman Hugh Bussell. His topic will be, “2020 California Propositions.” Learn more.

    RSVP: Register at independentthinkers.org. Suggested donation $5 per person.

     

  • Virtual Webinar – Make Your Vote Count Featuring Hon. Catharine Baker

    Virtual Webinar – Make Your Vote Count Featuring Hon. Catharine Baker


    Wednesday, September 30, 2020

    Kim Alexander, President of the nonpartisan California Voter Foundation, and Hon. Catharine B. Baker, former State Assemblywoman and Special Counsel to Hoge Fenton will present a free webinar to educate California voters on how to ensure their votes are counted, whether the ballots are submitted in person or by mail. They will answer questions and discuss topics including: What happens to an election ballot; How ballots are counted; Dispel myths about the balloting process; and lift the “curtain of mystery” surrounding election procedures.

    RSVP: Sign up for this free webinar at this link.

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

     

  • 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

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  • 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

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    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

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    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

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  • 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.

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    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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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