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Since of the senseless death of George Floyd, the nation has started a serious conversation about police use-of-force policies and other potential reforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civic literacy is at an all-time low. The majority of Americans agree that the ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are essential to K-12 education. Parents and leaders of civil society are joining forces to ensure our children understand the function and role of the American government and civil society. Join us for a candid discussion that highlights modern trends toward the teaching of revisionist history, and action civics—promoting political activism to our youth. Scholars and advocacy experts will give a chilling account of our past failures to fight bad curricula and its devastating impact. Make sure to participate in this forum to learn the practical steps you can take toward preserving and transmitting our American story to the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does the Constitution guarantee a right to a “basic minimum education”? How will a court’s decision affect the quality of education provided by public schools? Join us for a discussion with experts in education policy and law as they analyze the 6th Circuit’s recent ruling in Gary B. v. Whitmer, in which the court held that Detroit students’ Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated due to the school district’s poor learning environments and educational outcomes, and its implications for state’s rights and public education. That decision has been challenged and will be reconsidered by the Sixth Circuit en banc. Our experts will share their insights into the likely judicial outcomes of the impending hearing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The State of Florida received significant attention on its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Contrary to early predictions, Florida did not emerge as a hotspot like New York. Join us to discuss what the state of Florida did to mitigate the spread, what Congress can do to help the states in their response moving forward, and the importance of data in making these decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For decades, American higher education has been facing an untenable fiscal situation brought on by increasing administrative bloat and an ongoing facilities arms race. The coronavirus pandemic did not create these problems, but the pandemic is now exacerbating these challenges and impacting universities’ bottom lines. Endowments, tuition revenue, charitable contributions, and state appropriations have and will continue to be impacted by the economic effects of business shutdowns precipitated by the coronavirus. Universities cannot look to Washington for additional bailouts. They must begin an internal course correction now.Join us for a conversation on how university administrators can reopen their campuses safely, and what steps they need to take to survive financially. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is COVID-19 affecting older Americans? How is the Federal Government responding? What information can help older Americans protect both their health and financial security? Join us for this important discussion with leaders from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Federal Trade Commission, and The Heritage Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final report from the National Coronavirus Recovery Commission is now complete!Over the past eight weeks, we've released more than 260 specific recommendations aimed at saving lives and livelihoods. We are thrilled that so many state, local, and federal lawmakers have already begun to implement many of them.With more than 40 million Americans currently out of work, this report is the specific roadmap needed to guide local, state, and federal policymakers, the private sector, and communities.Join us for a virtual event with the National Press Club and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia as we officially share the findings of this groundbreaking report with the public. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Libyan civil war has become one of the world’s most complex and dangerous proxy struggles. Outside powers are pouring money, troops, and weapons into the conflict—including a recent Russian deployment of at least 14 fighter jets (conveniently stripped of all Russian markings). Mercenaries from Russia, Sudan, and Chad are involved in the fighting, along with militiamen from Syria, and Libya may also be the most active drone warfare theater in the world. The chaos makes it virtually impossible to suppress the significant ISIS and al-Qaeda cells in the country, let alone mount an effective response to COVID-19.Join us as Mohammed Ali Abdallah, a key official in the U.N.-recognized Government of National Accord, delivers an update on the many issues confronting his country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For two years, Army leaders have flagged the need to modernize the force as the service’s top priority. Near the top of the to-do list is improving Army aviation capabilities—increasing their operational reach and effectiveness against near-peer competitors. Charged with the daily oversight of this critical effort are the Army’s Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team (FVL-CFT) and Program Executive Office, Aviation (PEO AVN). Despite the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, aviation modernization efforts like the Future Long-Range Assault (FLRAA) and Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) programs are on track. But what are the potential risks to their success? What is the role of Army aviation in future warfare? Is Army aviation survivable in the near peer fight?You won’t want to miss this engaging webinar to hear answers to these questions and to pose questions of your own to the key leaders involved in the effort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It has been over a year since the Heritage Foundation released its report “An Agenda for Immigration Reform.” This report was written to address immigration and border security urgencies that surfaced due to years of bad policy and neglect. So where are we now? And how will the nation adapt its immigration policies to the COVID-19 pandemic and the upheaval of the U.S. economy? At the core of American immigration and border security policies should be the ultimate goals of keeping America free, safe, and prosperous. Are we moving in the right direction and where are the areas we need to work on more? These questions will be answered and discussed in our panel on June 10th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.