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Faced with the possibility of deep rifts within their new community, the signers of the Mayflower Compact did something almost unheard of in Europe: They mutually agreed to enact “just and equal laws” to guide them in their new political community. There would be no king among their ranks; rather, they would submit themselves to laws that they themselves had written. In this, the Pilgrims offered an early model of American constitutionalism: the rule of law, equal justice, and government by consent of the governed. The Mayflower Compact stands as a rebuke to those who denigrate America’s historic commitment to freedom and democracy, ideals which were written into the very first pages of the American story. Join the discussion to hear the case for preserving our legacy of freedom.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2020 Antipoverty Forum will highlight people and policies reconnecting communities to overcome poverty and social challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2020 Antipoverty Forum will highlight people and policies reconnecting communities to overcome poverty and social challenges. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The key to achieving human flourishing is culture -- not genes, geography, institutions, or policies. In his latest book, Why Culture Matters Most, Dr. David Rose argues that societal success depends on the ability to impart moral beliefs through culture, strengthening a society’s institutions and practices. Join our second Russell Kirk Lecture for a conversation with Dr. David Rose about the importance of culture and moral beliefs as the foundations for a flourishing civil society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2021 Index of U.S. Military Strength is The Heritage Foundation’s seventh annual assessment of the United States Armed Forces’ ability to provide for the common defense. This year’s assessment reflects that progress has been made in building up America’s military forces, but a great deal of work remains. This year’s Index provides a fresh, authoritative assessment of the U.S. military and updates on major threats to U.S. interests and the ability of allies to contribute to common security interests, along with a brand new chapter on the U.S. Space Force.This highly anticipated event will feature keynote remarks from Representative William “Mac” Thornberry. Mr. Thornberry is retiring from Congress at the end of this year, following a long and distinguished tenure of supporting a strong national defense. He first joined Congress and the House Armed Services Committee in 1994, and currently serves as the Committee’s ranking member.Please join us to hear his candid insights into the state of military affairs as he concludes this tremendous period of service, followed by a presentation of the key takeaways from this year’s Index by Heritage’s Senior Research Fellow Dakota Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and in the face of a rising China, the U.S.-Taiwan partnership is more important than ever. Taiwan is an important partner in the Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy and a strong democracy with shared values. For years, The Heritage Foundation has called for the U.S. forging an ever-closer partnership with Taiwan, from advocating for a free trade agreement to actively supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. Join us as we discuss how to build upon the U.S.-Taiwan partnership and the role it plays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2020 election perplexed many in the media and the coastal elites. In Florida, Cuban-American and Puerto Rican voters helped deliver the state for President Trump; in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas’ Mexican-American heartland also turned out in unexpected numbers for the President. Even in the Golden State, Chinese-American parents organized to turn back an attempt to reintroduce racial preferences in university admissions. And throughout the country, African-American voters, especially men, voted for Trump also in unexpected rates.What happened? Why? Was Identity Politics the biggest loser in 2020? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abortion, embryo-destructive research, assisted reproductive technologies, artificial wombs, genetically modified babies, physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. These are just a small sampling of the bioethical questions our country will have to address in the coming years. Lying beneath these questions are competing visions of what it means to be a human being and how human beings flourish. Join an academic all-star panel as they discuss the ethics, policies, and philosophies at the core of today's debates. All three scholars served in various capacities on The President's Council on Bioethics, and have written extensively on these issues, including a new Harvard University Press book by Carter Snead, What It Means To Be Human: The Case for the Body in Public Bioethics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On November 11, 1620, English settlers arrived in the New World seeking religious freedom. But when the Pilgrims landed near Cape Cod, Massachusetts, they quickly realized they needed something more: a document that would make possible a self-governing community. The result was the Mayflower Compact, a social contract and “a covenant” for a new political society. This remarkable document, an early example of democratic self-rule, became a model for the American Founders. Often overlooked is how the Christian beliefs of these Pilgrims—especially their commitment to freedom of conscience—laid the groundwork for later debates about religious freedom in the American colonies. Join us for a lecture and discussion about the origins of religious liberty in America and its enduring importance to our democracy.Register now for Part II: The Mayflower Compact and the Foundations of the Rule of LawRegister now for Part III: The Mayflower Compact and the Foundations of Property Rights, Liberty, and Prospe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does school choice treat children as widgets? Does it hurt children with special needs? Does school choice have racist origins? Does it siphon money from public schools and balkanize Americans? In School Choice Myths: Setting the Record Straight on Education Freedom, a new book edited by Corey DeAngelis (Reason Foundation) and Neal McCluskey (Cato Institute), 14 of the nation’s top education policy scholars dispel these and other misconceptions. Join us to hear from several of the book’s contributors, and to equip yourself with the information you need to shatter falsehoods standing in the way of education choice and freedom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.