Discovery Institute is pleased to invite you to the launch of its new Center on Civic Leadership. The Center connects young leaders with experienced mentors and professionals in the fields of business, education, religion, media and public service. The goal of the center is to develop the next generation of public and private sector leaders, and to do so in the spirit of collegiality and non-partisan collaboration. The new center will host public events throughout the year (as part of its Gorton Lecture Series), and private quarterly events (the Discovery Leadership Roundtable) for a select group of young professionals chosen through an application process. The inaugural event will honor Senator Slade Gorton, with a specific focus on leadership lessons drawn from his storied … George Scott is a former state legislator and a political historian who has held various other jobs in public policy, business, and academia. He is a member of Discovery Institute’s Center for Civic Leadership advisory board. Current State Representative Hans Zeiger will interview Dr. Scott about his newly-released book Governors of Washington. From boring to eccentric, and from left to right, Washington’s governors have helped to shape our corner of America. What does it take to succeed in the Governor’s office? With a bipartisan coalition in the State Senate and a new Governor in our own day, Scott will provide some historic context to current events and enhance our understanding of Washington’s unique political culture. Copies of Scott’s books, including … This event is sponsored by Discovery Institute’s Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership and is part of our Gorton Lecture Series. Join us as Allen Hayward gives a behind-the-scenes look at Olympia and shares his deep understanding of the political process, drawing from his 3+ decades as legal counsel to the Washington House of Representatives. In this upcoming Gorton Lecture, Allen Hayward will reveal insider secrets and share wit and wisdom from his career in Olympia. Allen Hayward worked at the Washington State Capitol for 34 years, serving primarily as Senior Legal Counsel to the Republican Caucus in the House of Representatives. A constitutional lawyer, parliamentarian, and entertaining storyteller, he recently published his memoirs of his decades as legal advisor to … This event is presented by Town Hall and University Book Store. You can register at the Town Hall Seattle website. Gene Kopelson In the lead-up to the 2016 presidential election, historian Gene Kopelson offers a look back at the power of political mentorship, campaign persona, and what factors lead to victory in an election. Reagan’s 1968 Dress Rehearsal: Ike, RFK, and Reagan’s Emergence as a World Statesman analyzes Ronald Reagan’s first presidential campaign (1966- ‘68), how Reagan’s major political foe was Robert F. Kennedy, and the vast influence former President Eisenhower had on the candidate. Kopelson will share the ways Ike shaped Reagan’s later policies (reaching agreement with the Soviets to decrease nuclear weapons to winning the Cold War peacefully) and why, … Please join us on Thursday, June 20 for a captivating discussion on the current state of Middle East geopolitics, as Israel prepares for a new election, and how it will affect the United States with Discovery Senior Fellow and foreign policy expert John Wohlstetter. President Trump’s first year saw the 50th anniversary of the 1967 Six-Day War–and also of the U.S.-Israel alliance. His second saw the 70th anniversary of Israel’s 1948 birth as a Jewish state, and the 25th anniversary of the 1993 Oslo Accords. In his third year President Trump formally recognized Israel’s 1981 annexation of the Golan Heights. There may be some changes afoot in the Middle East. As Sunni states in the region ally against Iran, they have also become increasingly intertwined in … This event is sponsored by Discovery Institute’s Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership. Husband-and-wife duo Michael Medved and Dr. Diane Medved will share a stage as they both discuss their recently published books. Hear from bestselling author and radio show host Michael Medved as he discusses his latest book, The American Miracle: Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic. Michael will recount some of the most significant events in America’s rise to prosperity and power and discuss the record of improbabilities and amazements that played out in our nation’s rise to greatness. This, Michael argues, demonstrates what the Founders always believed: that these events unfolded according to a master plan. Then, renowned psychologist Dr. Diane Medved will discuss lessons from her … We invite you to join friends and supporters of Discovery Institute at 12 PM on Wednesday, November 6 for the 6th annual luncheon to benefit Discovery Institute’s Chapman Center for Citizen Leadership. The luncheon will feature a keynote by author, futurist, and publisher of Forbes magazine Rich Karlgaard.
In mid-March you will receive a letter from the US Government preparing you to reply to the 2020 Decennial Census. Therewith starts a large series of changes, from numbers for each state in the U.S. House of Representatives to the allocation of $1.5 Trillion in federal aid to states and localities. The 2020 Census also will give us a new picture of dramatic social and economic changes taking place in America, some good, some bad. Discovery Institute Founder and Chairman of the Board Bruce Chapman was Director of the U.S. Census Bureau under President Ronald Reagan and will provide a preview of this year’s Census and what it means for the country and Washington State. The decennial Census is the touchstone of the entire US Statistical system and is used by government at all levels … Discovery Institute is hosting lunch at the Seattle office with Senior Fellow, John Wohlstetter, discussing his new book, Presidential Succession, a timely dialogue on the transfer of presidential power, the 25th Amendment, and the new protection measure for senior officials. Based on thorough research, Wohlstetter will present innovative proposals for addressing such crucial
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