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Friday, June 13
 

8:00pm PDT

CONVERSATION CIRCLE Resolved: Higher Education is Beyond Reform and Should be Abandoned as a Cultural Project.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Our FreedomFest Conversation Circle is a dynamic, 90-minute gathering where attendees come together to challenge ideas, ask tough questions, and engage in candid discussions on important issues. This session will dive deep into the controversial topic: "Higher education is beyond reform and should be abandoned as a cultural project."

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore diverse perspectives, critically evaluate the current state of higher education, and discuss the future of learning in an open, collaborative setting.


Speakers
avatar for William Deresiewicz

William Deresiewicz

Reclaiming Individuality in an Age of Conformity
William Deresiewicz is an award-winning essayist, critic, and former English professor at Yale University. He is the author of five books, including the New York Times bestseller Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life, and The End... Read More →
avatar for Dr. George Yancey

Dr. George Yancey

Advancing Unity and Understanding
Dr. George Yancey is a professor of sociology at Baylor University, specializing in race relations and anti-Christian attitudes in the United States. He is known for developing a Christian model for race relations, advocating for unity that transcends both colorblindness and anti-racism... Read More →
Exhibitors
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Braver Angels

Braver Angels seeks to depolarize American politics. Our work is rooted in grassroots organizing. From the grassroots however, our volunteer leaders (supported by a small staff) leverage Braver Angels programs and unique organizing structure to impact community life and American... Read More →
avatar for Prohuman Foundation

Prohuman Foundation

We believe that embracing the foundational truth, that every person is a unique individual united by our shared humanity, is what will allow us to continue to advance.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Sierra

8:00pm PDT

CONVERSATION CIRCLE Safe Communities, Strong Values: A Conservative Vision for Public Safety
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Our FreedomFest Conversation Circle is a dynamic, 90-minute gathering where attendees come together to share ideas, ask tough questions, and engage in candid discussions on important issues. It’s a chance to dive deep into critical topics, hear diverse perspectives, and explore potential solutions in an open, collaborative setting.

Are justice and safety in conflict, or are they really two sides of the same coin? In this timely and solutions-oriented session, we will explore how responses to violence can better serve victims while affirming human dignity and the capacity for change. Join us for a candid discussion about how conservative values and principles can contribute to effective public safety policies that ensure accountability, promote redemption, and meet the needs of people impacted by violence.

Exhibitors
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Conservatives Concerned

Conservatives Concerned About the Death Penalty is a network of political and social conservatives who question the alignment of capital punishment with conservative principles and values.
Friday June 13, 2025 8:00pm - 9:30pm PDT
Ventura
 
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