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Is it time for the public to move on from Jeffrey Epstein, or are we still owed answers? Join our next debate July 14th. Debaters: @mtracey @MSzabs 🎟️: thesohoforum.org #nycevents #nycdebates #JeffreyEpstein #epsteinfiles

Is the public revulsion at the Epstein files a panic? Let us know if you agree with Prof. Marcella Szablewicz @MSzabs: 👇 Tickets to our upcoming July 14 debate on this topic: thesohoforum.org

Some controversial arguments from journalist Michael Tracey @mtracey on how Virginia Giuffre's accusations built the mythology at the center of the Epstein case — and why he thinks the whole thing qualifies as a moral panic. Join us July 14 in NYC for a debate on Epstein between Tracey and Professor Marcella Szablewicz, who spent her academic career studying moral panics. 🗓️ July 14 | The Sheen Center, NYC 🎟️ thesohoforum.org

Michael Tracey @mtracey says politicians like Thomas Massie are driving mass outrage over Epstein when they haven't bothered to read the files themselves. Thoughts??🤔 Join our July 14 debate on whether the Epstein scandal has turned into a moral panic. 🎟️ thesohoforum.org

"Moral, yes. Panic? No." Professor Marcella Szablewicz, who spent years studying moral panics, says the Epstein scandal isn't one. Journalist Michael Tracey says she's wrong. They debate it live July 14 in NYC, and you can decide who wins! Visit thesohoforum.org for tickets. #EpsteinFiles

Michael Tracey @mtracey — controversial, combative, and convinced the Epstein scandal is a moral panic — will defend that live on July 14 in NYC. Tickets: thesohoforum.org

Journalist Michael Tracey @mtracey says the public's hyperfixation on Jeffrey Epstein is a case of mass hysteria. Media Studies Professor Marcella Szablewicz @MSzabs disagrees. Watch them debate this topic live on July 14 in NYC. 🎟️thesohoforum.org

Last Monday, we debated one of the most contested questions in American politics: Should ICE deport all undocumented immigrants in the US? Simon Hankinson @WatchfulWaiter1 argued yes and won the tootsie roll, while @bryan_caplan argued no. Next month, we're bringing another hot topic to the Soho Forum. Head to thesohoforum.org to find out what it is👀...

"The United States was founded on breaking laws. " - Bryan Caplan

"You could just as well have a panel about people with family members murdered by Jews or Albanians, and the logical point would be the same, namely, we found a bunch of sad stories, and we're trying to go and use this as a rationalization for doing terrible things to a bunch of innocent people." - Bryan Caplan

"Who gets to decide what laws are stupid? That's why we have a congress." -Simon Hankinson

"If you're worried about the welfare state, take comfort in the fact that illegal immigrants are not only ineligible for most benefits, but have already paid hundreds of billions of dollars, in taxes using invalid Social Security numbers, on which they will never collect. This is Milton Friedman, despite his famous quote about the impossibility of open borders and welfare state, specifically praised illegal immigration." - Bryan Caplan

"Why should anyone need permission from the U.S. government to wash dishes, clean toilets, or take care of kids? Work is good, production is good. No one should need the permission of any government to work, to produce. If it's okay to break the law against driving 56 miles per hour in the desert, you should think that it's okay to break the law against mowing grass for money." - Bryan Caplan

"If we agree that we either individually or collectively have the right to nullify laws passed by our local or federal government, then I'm telling you this res publica, this republic that for 250 years has brought people of all races and colors and religions and formed this not perfect, but incredible, great country of ours, it's over. We're back to anarchy. And that's why I support this proposition." - Simon Hankinson

"We don't want crimes, but we refuse to punish criminals." - Simon Hankinson

🔥Some moments from our last debate on taxing the rich as we count down towards our June debate on ICE deportations! Watch now: should billionaires pay more in taxes? youtube.com/live/BZwvkcVdO…

ICE deportation debate in NYC - learn more and get tickets today to our June 8th event! 📷 thesohoforum.org #SohoForum #NYC #debate #AbolishICE #immigration #deportation #openborder

Remember, on Monday I debate @Heritage's Hankinson in NYC on "Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should complete its mandate to deport all illegal aliens currently residing in the United States." thesohoforum.org

Simon Hankinson @WatchfulWaiter1 — Heritage Foundation senior fellow & former U.S. Foreign Service Officer — argues that immigration enforcement is a constitutional obligation. Watch him debate Bryan Caplan on ICE deportations on June 8th at the Soho Forum. Tickets: thesohoforum.org

"It's only good so long as it's illegal." — Milton Friedman on immigration. 🤔🤔 Does mass deportation serve the rule of law — or does it undermine the economic and moral fabric Friedman describes? 👇 Tell us where you stand on our June debate topic!