This fall, the Ethics and Public Policy Center will present a series of five debates between conservatives with differing approaches to contentious public-policy issues. Conservatives are intensely discussing, perhaps more fervently than at any time in decades, how to address a range of issues, from family policy to international trade. Please join us either in person or virtually for any or all the upcoming debates as we try to clarify where conservatives disagree and where, even now, they may find common ground.
Oren Cass vs. Scott Winship
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 5:30–7:30pm
Location: American Enterprise Institute
Oren Cass, founder of and chief economist at American Compass, and Scott Winship, director of the Center on Opportunity and Social Mobility at the American Enterprise Institute, debate the economic situation of American households and families. This event is co-sponsored by the American Enterprise Institute.
Julius Krein vs. Andrew Stuttaford
Date: Thursday, November 21, 5:30–7:30pm
Location: Kimpton George Hotel: 15 E Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Julius Krein, editor of American Affairs, and Andrew Stuttaford, editor of National Review‘s Capital Matters, debate whether America needs an industrial policy.
Michael R. Strain vs. Michael Lind
Date: Wednesday, December 4, 5:00–7:00pm
Location: Kimpton George Hotel: 15 E Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Michael Strain, director of Economic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and Michael Lind, co-founder of New America, debate U.S. international trade policy, including whether America should impose higher and more widespread tariffs
Patrick T. Brown vs. Catherine Ruth Pakaluk
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 5:30–7:30pm
Location: Della Ratta Auditorium: 620 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20064
Patrick T. Brown, a fellow in the Life and Family Initiative at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Catherine Ruth Pakaluk, associate professor of social research and economic thought at the Catholic University of America. This event is co-sponsored by the Institute for Human Ecology.
Kevin Roberts vs. Avik Roy
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 5:30–7:30pm
Location: Kimpton George Hotel: 15 E Street N.W., Washington, DC 20001
Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, and Avik Roy, president of the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, debate what the government ought to do, if anything, to regulate business and other institutions to protect and conserve American culture.
