Our programs provided reliable information and an opportunity for members and partners to connect and cover timely topics with special guests, experts and policy leaders. Explore the programs below.
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The Policy Circle welcomed Lawson Bader and Jessica Dean of DonorsTrust and Bradley Impact Fund to discuss philanthropic freedoms and how individuals can use their economic power to strategically amplify their civic goals.
This year’s Leadership Summit combined civic knowledge, leadership growth, and how to make an impact for civic-minded women. Join us virtually through a highly interactive platform that will provide opportunities for women around the country to connect and engage.
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This virtual conversation explored how businesses can interact constructively with their local government and civic institutions to create free-market solutions.
This conversation explores the impact schools have in communities. The Policy Circle’s Co-Founder & Chair of the Board, Sylvie Légère talks to experts Manuel Mattke, President & CEO of Opportunity Education and Hon. Ann Duplessis, President of the Louisiana Federation for Children and Board Member of American Federation for Children.
This virtual discussion focused on government transparency and accountability. Facilitated by The Policy Circle’s Kim Borchers, experts Kristen Cox, Adam Andrezjewski and Kirk Allen discussed current government practices and policies, the lack of transparency in government spending and how local citizens can hold their government officials accountable.
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The Policy Circle welcomed mental health experts Dr. Andy Keller and Dr. Bobbi Wegner to discuss access to mental health care, innovations to care and adolescent mental illness.
In this discussion, we talked with John Gable, Len Apcar, and Jenna Lee about free speech and identifying and stopping disinformation.
For our second program in our three-part free speech series, we were joined by Greg Lukianoff, Karin Lips, and Nicole Neily to discuss freedom of expression on college campuses.
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The Policy Circle was thrilled to #CircleUp for a virtual webinar with Steve DelBianco, Jillian York, and Rebecca MacKinnon to explore free speech, big tech, privacy and innovation.
The healthcare industry is under intense scrutiny and focus as the systems and ways healthcare is delivered shift rapidly in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic. With a new administration beginning in January, what can you expect when it comes to healthcare policy proposals in 2021 and beyond? We spoke with a panel of experts to discuss the challenges facing the industry as well as the opportunities to improve patient care.
With Georgia’s two Senate runoff elections on our minds, we examined the role of the U.S. Senate and the bills and potential reforms that are anticipated, should both Congress and the White House become controlled by the same party.
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Learn the essentials to better understanding and managing your finances from industry experts who will share tips and best practices to build a stable foundation of money management skills – vital knowledge for everyone to thrive as a citizen in today’s economy. Because if we as citizens are not financially responsible, how can we hold our elected officials accountable to manage public finances?
Shocking but true: 3/4 of Americans Think Socialism is Good. Dr. Emily Chamlee-Wright, president and CEO of the Institute for Humane Studies and Priya Brannick, Senior Fellow for the Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives and Circle Leader Ilana Gordon joined us to unpack the fundamentals of socialism.
Denisha Merriweather, from American Federation for Children joined The Policy Circle for an engaging discussion on empowering parents to find the best educational solution for their children. Vital to the conversation: Building coalitions to advocate for school choice opportunities.
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The Policy Circle was honored to #Circleup with Heather Fischer, who joined us live from the White House to discuss her role as Special Advisor to the President where she works to combat all forms of human trafficking, including labor trafficking, sex trafficking and online child exploitation.
Dr. Karen Bartuch, Former Chicago Police Officer, and Sgt. Sofia Rosales-Scantena, a 26-year Veteran of the Fort Wayne Indiana Police Department as well as Toni McIlwain, dove into The New Policy Circle Brief on Policing and Police Reform, which offers an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the role of police and how we as citizens can help bridge the gaps between our communities and police officers.
America Lost: Tackling Poverty in Our Communities with Chris Rufo, Discovery Institute’s Center on Wealth & Poverty & filmmaker. Rufo’s film, America Lost, dives deeper into the human crisis of poverty, joined The Policy Circle for an engaging and enlightening virtual discussion on Poverty in America. The film was a perfect primer for this virtual discussion and allowed Policy Circle members to discuss how to impact their own communities using The Policy Circle Brief.
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EqualiTea: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Ratification with Susana Martinez, Former Governor of New Mexico, Leah Nahmias, Director of Indiana Humanities, and Amanda Becker, Washington Correspondent, the 19th News. The Policy Circle celebrated the fight to win the vote for women with insightful conversations about the history of the women’s suffrage movement, the role of women in the media and the journey for women elected officials.
The State of American Agriculture and the Food Supply Chain with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst. The coronavirus, says Senator Ernst, has sparked “a new awakening” of interest in food security and sourcing. Americans want to know: Who is handling our food? Where is our food coming from? What are the safety measures in place? Senator Ernst walked attendees through the answers to these questions, the policies that impact our agriculture system the most, and reminded each of us that being involved and making a difference is possible.
Economic Dominance, U.S. China Relations and Playing the Long [Policy] Game with Heather Nauert, Hudson Institute fellow and former Acting Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs at the State Department. Nauert joined The Policy Circle to gather the pieces of the puzzle to understand how we got to where we are today, and where we are going in our relationship with China. First, recognizing what we do and do not know about China’s long-term strategies to achieve global economic dominance.
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Federalism, the Coronavirus and Civic Duty with Texas Congressman Chip Roy and Ellen Troxclair. We were joined by Texas Congressman Chip Roy, who gave some insight on his thought processes when bills make their way to his desk in the midst of unknowns and urgency. Congressman Roy takes a few things into consideration, including hearing directly from constituents, which he said is one of the most important parts of the process for the Congressman and his fellow representatives and leaders across the country.
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Presented by The News Literacy Project, we explore what misinformation looks like in society today, how you can recognize the role of misinformation in your life, and what tools you can use to combat it.
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Learn from Branding expert Lindrea Reynolds on how to build your personal brand.
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In this exclusive program, leaders heard an impactful personal story from Mari Tautimes on how to lead your life with courage.
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Circle Leaders Morgan Perrill and Jillian Bernas shared tips to connect and engage with elected officials, which is an important start to making an impact in your community.
Emily Ramshaw, the 19th News, and Circle Leaders Deana Bass Williams and Tamara Edwards shared best practices on How to Interact with the Media.
Whether you’re used to video conferences or the virtual realm is new and intimidating, this is How to Effectively Facilitate Virtual Meeting, with Jenifer Sarver.
Democracy in Action: Election Series
When it comes to Understanding Your Ballot, there’s a lot more to consider than just President and Vice President. The Policy Circle was joined by Allison Prange from Ballotpedia, who walked Circle Leaders through the ins-and-outs of being Vote/Ballot Ready.
Powering the Polls: Serving as a poll worker or election official can help ensure that election rules are followed, thus ensuring the integrity of the results. Policy Circle Leaders and local election experts discussed how to get involved in the election cycle on a local level.
SheVotes: Freedom is about finding your voice, having an opinion and staying engaged and connected to your neighbors and fellow citizens. The Policy Circle joined SheFactor for a lively virtual discussion on taking action in your community by voting and being civically engaged.
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