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The COVID-19 crisis has changed the lives of all Americans. With mandated social-distancing, restrictions on in-person worship and church services, closures of most non-essential businesses in the domestic economy, and limitations on travel overseas and between states, some wonder what gives the government the ability to restrict our individual liberty and when it should stop. Is the Constitution...

The COVID-19 pandemic is a global crisis with widespread media coverage. Most governments have been transparent about the COVID-19 situation in their country, but not much has been officially reported by the governments of Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The reports that have been released raise serious questions about their accuracy. What are the current total of sick, infected, and fatalities in...

As America faces new challenges caused by COVID-19 and the need to “flatten the curve” by limiting large gatherings, the Heritage Foundation will be hosting a webinar conversation featuring Jewish, Catholic, and Evangelical perspectives on how faith can inspire hopeful responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects. Join us to hear how Americans are relying on their faith, living out their bel...

With the New START arms control agreement between the United States and Russia set to expire in less than one year, the Trump Administration must soon decide whether to extend the treaty or let it expire. On the one hand, extending New START would continue the nominal restrictions on U.S. and Russian deployed delivery systems and strategic warheads, and mutual U.S./Russian onsite inspections. On t...

What are the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship in American society? What does it mean to be a part of one of the greatest enterprises in human history? In his latest book, Author Wilfred McClay answers these questions and invites everyone to learn how ideals drove America’s creation and success. Please join a discussion with the author, hosted by The Heritage Foundation's Angela Sailo...

Since mid-March Congress, the administration, and state governors all took exceptional actions to curb the spread of COVID-19, a respiratory disease caused by the novel coronavirus that originated in China. Restrictions aimed at enforcing social distancing to curb the spread of COVID-19 have led to stay-at-home orders and the temporary closure of schools, universities, and businesses deemed non-es...

Response to the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates how deregulation can provide quick and flexible access to needed care and services. Yet, some policymakers want to go the opposite direction. These efforts to expand Obamacare or adopt “Medicare for All” represent a massive expansion of government control of health coverage at a time when Americans can least afford it. What are the early lessons of de...

Drawing on personal experiences during past financial crises as well as the current pandemic, our panelists will share best practices that have helped their organizations weather the storm. Join us for a virtual conversation with the presidents of two organizations who will share their strategies for leading through difficult times. We will discuss how you can: • Apply lessons learned from other f...

In the next few weeks, as the pandemic perhaps reaches its zenith, Americans will have the opportunity to decide once again what sort of society we intend to be. What moral principles should guide our decisions if we must prioritize or ration care? What moral principles justify—and limit—government restrictions on public gatherings and other activities? How do religious liberty and establishment i...

Over the last the several weeks, activity on Venezuela has significantly picked up pace. The U.S. Department of Justice indicted Nicolas Maduro and 14 members of his regime on charges of narco-terrorism, presented a proposal for a transition government, and deployed the largest amount of counter-narcotics assets to the East-Pacific and Caribbean in recent history. The recent arrival of COVID-19 to...

The coronavirus pandemic is imposing major challenges for all Americans. One of the most basic concerns is whether we will have food to eat as we weather the storm. Some empty grocery store shelves only heighten the concern. But this is an inventory problem, not a food supply problem. According to the FDA there are no nationwide food shortages. There are many industries and people across the food...

In the midst of uncertainty, leaders have a responsibility to communicate and an opportunity to influence actions, behaviors, and the outcomes of many situations. Whether you are an official at the highest levels of government, an executive in the private sector, or the leader of a non-profit organization, the same principles of crisis communication apply. Drawing on personal experiences during pa...

The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in our daily lives, not least of which is the mass closure of colleges, universities, and K-12 schools across the country. As of March 20th, more than 121,000 public and private schools across the country had been closed in 46 states, affecting an estimated 55 million students. This presents a unique challenge to families who worry abou...

The Defense Production Act (DPA), passed in 1950 during the Korean War, replaced similar federal statutes that were used during World War II to give the President the authority to obligate select American companies to help produce critical items for national defense. Over the decades, Congress has reauthorized the DPA, and has expanded the definition of “national defense,” to include natural disas...

During the pandemic, schools are scrambling to move instruction online. Charter schools are ahead of the curve in this effort because some offer full or part-time virtual teaching already. This event will demonstrate how schools of choice are leading the way in offering instruction online, with state agencies turning to virtual charter schools for guidance in some places. No two students or school...

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented mass closures of K-12 schools across the country. As of March 20th, more than 121,000 public and private schools across the country had been closed in 46 states affecting an estimated 55 million students. Families across the country find themselves homeschooling on short order, and schools are working to move teaching online as quickly as possible to...

The threat to free enterprise is alive and well on the left, but in addition, center-right skeptics have emerged who view capitalism as the cause of social, familial, and economic decay. In pushing back against these critics, Senator Toomey will make both the empirical and philosophical case for why capitalism produces the best conditions for the largest number of people. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

The world is awash in security challenges. China’s rapid militarization; Russia’s attempts to intimidate NATO, at large, and the Baltic States, in particular, and its propping-up the regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria; Iran’s consistent support to terrorist groups across the Middle East, sustained development of missile technologies now able to reach Europe, and use of nuclear blackmail to force E...

America is currently experiencing one of its most significant eras of economic expansion, and we know that full participation by women in the global economy is a large part of this success story. Women entrepreneurs promote stronger and healthier economies that advance economic freedom, leading to more prosperous and more stable societies overall. As part of our diplomatic footprint, the U.S. Depa...

The Heritage Foundation and The Gloucester Institute present the 3rd Annual Jay A. Parker Lecture and Reception in honor of Jay A. Parker, founding father of the emerging black conservative movement. Come engage with prominent leaders about the dangerous decline in civil discourse and salute emerging leaders who are making significant contributions to our nation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

The Jesse Helms Lecture Series highlights foreign policies that Senator Helms championed throughout his years in office. One of his highest priorities was ensuring that America had the resources and capabilities to defend its interests and those of our allies. Understandably, Senator Helms was an ardent supporter of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and instrumental in securing Senate...

If you knew that America as we know it were to end by July 4, 2026, what would you do? In America’s Expiration Date, author and longtime syndicated columnist Cal Thomas explores the validity of this possibility by analyzing the rise and fall of former empires and investigating the parallels to the United States. Drawing from a thorough understanding of history and an oftentimes prophetic ability t...

The Heritage Foundation will host a moderated discussion to launch the United States’ new Strategy for Central Asia (2019-2025). Deputy Assistant to the President Lisa Curtis will join Ambassador Alice Wells and Acting Assistant Administrator Gloria Steele for a public address and discussion on the administration’s priorities and future prospects for U.S. engagement in Central Asia. Remarks will o...

On January 23, 2020, the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released their widely anticipated final rule defining the term “waters of the United States.” This rule is the replacement for the repealed Obama Clean Water Rule. The definition of this term is critical because it determines what waters the EPA and Corps can regulate under the Clean Water Act. In the pas...

The biggest debates in American politics today—about how to end poverty, improve living standards for the middle class, protect the environment, and provide access to health care and education—are nothing new under the sun. These same issues divided the country in the 1960s. Then, as now, Americans debated socialism versus capitalism and public sector versus private-sector reform. Time and again,...