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Past Events


  • Senator John Barrasso

    June 10, 2021

    A Bully Pulpit Senator John Barrasso Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso (WY), will discuss the legislative agenda for the Senate heading into summer and how Republicans are working in an evenly divided chamber to address the most important issues…


  • The SALT Caucus

    May 26, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The SALT Caucus Democrat Tom Suozzi (NY-3) and Republican Andrew Garbarino (NY-2) will discuss their leadership of a newly formed bipartisan caucus focused on state and local tax deductions known as SALT and their push to…


  • Meet the Freshmen: Texas

    May 20, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Meet the Freshmen: Texas Texas freshmen lawmakers August Pfluger (TX-11) and Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) will introduce themselves to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center, share their goals for the 117th Congress, and discuss border…


  • The Other Washington

    May 19, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Other Washington Democrat Derek Kilmer (WA-6) and Republican Dan Newhouse (WA-4) will discuss their working relationship and why bipartisan cooperation is so important. The Evergreen State lawmakers will also lay out their goals for this…


  • Representative Maria Elvira Salazar

    May 13, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Maria Elvira Salazar Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), will discuss her proposed Dignity Plan to address America’s broken immigration system, what motivated her to run for office, and how her background as an Emmy…


  • Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler

    April 29, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler Representative Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-3), will discuss some of her legislative priorities this year, such as the No Surprise Bills for New Moms Act, and will share her thoughts about the…


  • Racial Justice and Equity: An Important Lens

    April 27, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Racial Justice and Equity: An Important Lens The Ripon Society and Franklin Center will cohost celebrated author, teacher and philanthropic organizer, Tamara Copeland, alongside the President & CEO of Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties,…


  • Representative Tom Emmer

    April 22, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Tom Emmer Representative Tom Emmer (MN-6), will discuss some of his legislative priorities this year, including the Abby Honold Act, addressing the pandemic’s exacerbation of the mental health and drug abuse crises, and other…


  • Meet the Freshmen: Indiana

    April 15, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Meet the Freshmen: Indiana Representative Larry Bucshon (IN-8) will introduce his freshmen Indiana colleague, Victoria Spartz (IN-5), to The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. The Hoosier State lawmakers will discuss the start of the 117th Congress and what…


  • A Conversation with Dan Meyer

    April 8, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue A Conversation with Dan Meyer Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy, will discuss the agenda in the U.S. House of Representatives this year and where he believes bipartisan agreements…


  • A Conversation with Nick Rossi

    April 7, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue A Conversation with Nick Rossi Nick Rossi, the Chief of Staff to Senate Republican Whip John Thune, will discuss the agenda in the Senate this year and where common ground on some of the most…


  • Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America’s Return to Space

    March 24, 2021

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Perseverance & the Private Sector: How Business is Helping Fuel America’s Return to Space Ranking Member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee Frank Lucas (OK-3) will be joined by NASA’s Matt Wallace, Project Manager for Mars…