Fall 2026 Events
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Tim Carney on American Culture and Declining Fertility
September 14 at 6:30 p.m.
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Is the United States an unfriendly country when it comes to raising children? Tim Carney, a father of six, discusses how modern American culture makes raising children difficult and contributes to declining birth rates. The book critiques “helicopter parenting,” overscheduling, and the erosion of community.
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Immigration Debate with Bryan Caplan and Simon Hankinson
September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
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What should U.S. immigration policy look like? Cato Institute’s Bryan Caplan and Heritage Foundation’s Simon Hankinson debate whether America needs stronger borders, more immigration, or an entirely different approach.
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Howard Husock on How to Make Housing Affordable
October 19 at 6:30 p.m.
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Why is housing becoming so unaffordable in many American cities? Are zoning laws, regulations, and public policy making it harder for young people and families to afford a home? Come hear housing affordability expert Howard Husock on how we can fix these problems.
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Feminism Today with Leah Libresco Sargeant and Emma Waters
October 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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What does feminism look like today? Join writer Leah Libresco Sargeant and Heritage Foundation policy analyst Emma Waters for a conversation on modern feminism, family life, work, relationships, and whether the feminist movement has delivered on its promises for women.
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Christina Sandefur on Right to Try Laws
November 10 at 6:30 p.m.
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Should terminally ill patients have the right to access experimental treatments that have not yet received full FDA approval? Supporters of “Right to Try” laws argue that patients facing life-threatening illnesses should be free to pursue potentially lifesaving treatments, but will weakening regulatory safeguards expose vulnerable patients to unsafe or ineffective drug? Hear from Christina Sandefur on medical freedom, government regulation, and the “Right to Try” movement.
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‘This is Not Financial Advice’ Film Screening
November 11 at 6:30 p.m.
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‘This is Not Financial Advice’ exposes the modern gold rush, where everyday people gamble their fortunes on speculative cryptocurrencies—driven by an online culture of hype, influencers, and FOMO. Join us for an in-person screening followed by Q&A with the director of the film.
The Blue Ridge Center would like to thank the following event cosponsors:
