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Authors and political scholars talked about on the rise of identity politics. The panelists discussed why they believe the increased focus on interests and perspectives of social groups is h…

Lee Edwards talked about his book, Just Right, about his life, his career, and key moments in the conservative movement.

Heather Hendershot talked about her book Open to Debate: How William F. Buckley Put Liberal America on the Firing Line, in which she looks at William F. Buckley’s television program, “Firing…

Elizabeth Goitein outlined the history of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and Section 702. Section 702 gives the government authority to monitor internet activity on non-U.S. citiz…

John Villasenor outlined Section 7 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, including Section 702 which gives the government authority to monitor internet activity on non-U.S. citizens …

The Republican National Lawyers Association held their annual policy conference in Washington, DC. This portion of the event included remarks by Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-PA) on financial regula…

Senior Republican policy advisers talked about proposed rule changes to the Senate filibuster. They said Democratic efforts to curb the rule’s use would obstruct Senate Republican’s from off…

Tevi Troy discussed his recent National Affairs article, "Are Think Tanks Becoming Too Political?", in which he argued that think tanks have become more focused on politics rather than polic…

Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC) called for an expansion of what the Tea Party has initiated. He argued that curbing federal spending and getting debt under control is crucial if the U.S. is to avo…

The Heritage Foundation held a forum on the findings of its new report on challenges to homeland security a decade after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. In their discussion pane…

Ambassadors talked about their views on the current bilateral relationship with their respective nations and the United States. President Obama was scheduled to travel to Ireland, Poland, an…

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and current and former Senate staff members talked about the history and use of the filibuster. Senator Alexander argued in favor of keeping the filibuster ru…

Tea Party leaders talked about the future of the movement among new members of the 112th Congress. Following their remarks, they responded to audience members' questions.

Heritage Foundation officers talked about “Solutions for America,” a comprehensive policy agenda addressing pressing and ingrained problems for the country that was compiled by Heritage Foun…

Senator John Thune spoke about his proposal to cut the federal budget deficit. His deficit reduction plan would change the budget process, impose limits on federal spending, and create a new…

Panelists talked about the Obama administration’s response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico as well as the impact of the spill and federal response on local economies. John Young wa…

House Minority Whip Eric Cantor talked about Republican proposals to create jobs and lower the deficit. The proposals include new requirements of unemployment recipients, tax and regulation …

“Rebranding Republicans: Don’t Misunderestimate Us” was a panel at the 61st Conference on World Affairs at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

8:00-9:00 MIKE FRANC Heritage Foundation Government Relations Vice President MATTHEW YGLESIAS Center for American Progress Fellow Topic…

Senator Kyl talked about the Chinese test of an anti-satellite weapon and the national security implications of the test. Among the issues he addressed were space security, U.S. government a…