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.@CUBoulder friends: I am moderating this discussion with Nadine Strossen (former ACLU President) tomorrow. I have seen her speak several times and she is one of the most knowledgeable, engaging and principled defenders of free expression there is. Don't miss it!

Diana Schaub shows how Calhoun redefined liberty as a privilege rather than a universal right. Follow for more. #SlaveryHistory #PoliticalPhilosophy #AbrahamLincoln #JohnCCalhoun #CivilWarEra #HumanRights #USHistory #cuboulder #univeristyofcolorado #boulderstudents

Join CU Boulder, @Steamboat_Inst and @BensonCenter on April 13 for a high-stake debate between former U.S. National Security Advisors John Bolton and Susan Rice. It will explore the resolution: “The U.S. is in the process of committing superpower suicide.” bit.ly/4c0l5o1

April lineup just dropped 🌸 Free speech, global power, and American culture—all in one month. 4/1 | 4/13 | 4/14 Details + RSVP: colorado.edu/center/benson/… #CUBoulder #BensonCenter

Free speech matters! Come hear former ACLU President Nadine Strossen speak at CU Boulder. Zoom & In Person April 1 | 5:30 PM 🔗 calendar.colorado.edu/event/nadine-s… @SteamboatInst

Josh Vandiver discusses how State Governments hold Plenary Power. Follow for more. #ConstitutionalLaw #PlenaryPower #StatePowers #FederalGovernment #USConstitution #BillOfRights #AmericanHistory #universityofcolorado

We're excited to announce our TWO Visiting Scholars in Conservative Thought and Policy for 2026–27! Jeremy Bailey joins for a two-year term and @JosephBottum returns for a second year!

The Conference on World Affairs 2026 is LIVE! Join global leaders & creatives at CU Boulder, April 13–16, for bold ideas & dynamic panels. Now’s your chance to explore this year’s lineup and build your schedule: ➡️ colorado.edu/cwa/2026-sched…

Curious students change the world. At the Benson Center, events bring students together to explore philosophy, history, politics, & ideas that have shaped the Western tradition. giveto.colorado.edu/schools/Univer…?

The mission of the Benson Center is simple: promote the study of Western Civilization and foster genuine intellectual and ideological diversity at CU Boulder and beyond. Give Today: giveto.colorado.edu/schools/Univer…

This March, we're part of Buffs All In, and we're inviting you to join that community with a gift of any size. 🔗 Give at giveto.colorado.edu/.../buffs.../p… #WesternCivilization #CUBoulder

Brad Wilcox says a family future now requires intentional choices, not drift. @BradWilcoxIFS #Marriage #FamilyFuture #YoungAdults #IntentionalLiving #DemographicTrends #BradWilcox #SocialScience #LifeChoices #Sociology #univeristyofcolorado #cuboulder

Brad Wilcox warns that modern culture often pushes young adults to prioritize money, work, and pleasure over marriage and family. @BradWilcoxIFS #MarriageAndFamily #ModernCulture #SocialTrends #RelationshipValues #Sociology #CulturalInfluence #univeristyofcolorado #cuboulder

Think boldly. Read deeply. Lead thoughtfully. Apply for the Benson Center Undergraduate Fellowship. colorado.edu/center/benson/…

Brad Wilcox shows that the quality of one’s marriage predicts happiness more powerfully than income, education, or career success. @BradWilcoxIFS #MarriageAndHappiness #SocialScience #FamilyStudies #Sociology #DataDriven #AcademicContent #univeristyofcolorado #cuboulder

Brad Wilcox highlights how voices in red pill culture and pop culture often frame marriage as disadvantageous for men. @BradWilcoxIFS #RedPillCulture #MenAndMarriage #PopCultureInfluence #RelationshipChoices #SocialScience #DatingAndMarriage #univeristyofcolorado #cuboulder

Brad Wilcox outlines new demographic projections, showing that one in three young adults may never marry and many may never have children. @BradWilcoxIFS #MarriageAndFertility #CulturalSociology #FamilyStudiesResearch #AmericanSocietyTrends #univeristyofcolorado #cuboulder

Brad Wilcox presents the dating recession, showing how young Americans are stepping away from dating and marriage. @BradWilcoxIFS #SocialScience #Sociology #FamilyStudies #YouthDevelopment #MarriageTrends #RelationshipStudies #AmericanSociety #cuboulder #universityofcolorado

Victor Davis Hanson reveals how American industrial output supported the Soviet war effort in World War Two. Talk from 2018. #WorldWarTwo #MilitaryHistory #AlliedCooperation #EasternFront #SovietUnion #AmericanIndustry #HistoryExplained #cuboulder #univeristyofcolorado