Nov 29, 2021

The Agenda this week: With Thanksgiving behind us, we look ahead to an opportunity to undo a 48-year-old tragedy at the Supreme Court. We also hear from Heritage’s next president, Dr. Kevin Roberts, plus other highlights from this year’s President’s Club summit. And we show how “Build Back Better” would stifle seniors’ security. There are events and podcasts you don’t want to miss, either.

A Rare Chance to Correct Roe v. Wade

Sins of the past: They say hindsight is 20/20, but it was always clear that Roe v. Wade had been wrongly decided. Even liberal legal scholars are hard-pressed to justify the ruling, which created one of the most permissive abortion regimes in the world.

A chance at redemption: With the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, the court can correct its grave mistake and acknowledge that the Roe decision wasn’t constitutional or based in reality.

Learn more: Heritage legal fellow Sarah Perry and senior legal fellow Thomas Jipping explain why this case is so important.

Passing the Torch: Kay C. James Interviews Dr. Kevin Roberts

President’s Club: Heritage President Kay C. James spoke with Dr. Kevin Roberts at the annual President’s Club Summit, an exclusive event for Heritage President’s Club members that was held this year in Orlando, Florida.

The inside scoop: Roberts, who takes the helm Wednesday, provided insight into some things you won’t discover just by reading his bio, including his faith and upbringing, his top policy priorities, and his strategies for achieving conservative victories.

Roberts’ charge: When asked how he would lead Heritage, Roberts said, “On day one, offense all the time.”

See the whole thing: Watch the Q&A session here.

Heritage President’s Club Summit Caps Off 2021 With a Bang 

A summit for the ages: The President’s Club summit brought together conservative leaders and Heritage supporters from across the country and equipped them to take on the battles of 2022.

A who’s who: The event featured an all-star cast of policy experts, business leaders, conservative activists, and elected officials, including a keynote speech by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. You can watch that here.

Tune in: Watch other highlights from the summit, including panel discussions about “Winning the War on Wokeism” and “Fighting Biden’s Folly from Beijing to the Border,” and a “Fireside Chat with Rep. Jim Banks.”

Learn more: For more information about President’s Club and how to become a member, click here. 

How Biden’s Massive Government Spending Package Could Hurt Social Security

Seniors ... shmeniors? The Biden administration has made much ado about all the Build Back Better Act’s supposed benefits to children, families, and green energy. But the bill offers a raw deal to one demographic—senior citizens.

Shorting Social Security: While creating new entitlements, it does nothing about Social Security’s $19.8 trillion in unfunded liabilities and could cost seniors $750 a year in lost benefits.

What’s the alternative? “Instead of creating new entitlement programs,” write Heritage research fellows Rachel Greszler and Drew Gronshorowski, “policymakers should first ensure that America’s existing entitlement programs will be there for those who need them.” They highlight ways to fix Social Security.

DID YOU KNOW?

The “Heritage Explains” podcast also has a live broadcast on the latest news and events throughout the week. Subscribe to Heritage’s YouTube channel to get alerts about upcoming episodes.

Congressional Testimony: Kara Frederick, a research fellow in Heritage’s Center for Technology Policy, will testify before a U.S. House subcommittee on Big Tech and Section 230 reform. Learn more.

The Academy: The application deadline for Heritage’s newest program for young leaders is approaching. Learn more about the program.

The Summit for Democracy—American Leadership or Photo Op? Tuesday, 11 a.m. Featured speakers include:

• Elliot Abrams, senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations
• Victoria Coates, Ph.D., director and senior analyst for the Middle East and North Africa at the Center for Security Policy
• Colin Dueck, Ph.D., professor at George Mason University

Register for this event.

The Iran Nuclear Negotiations: Why the Humpty Dumpty JCPOA Should Not Be Renewed. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Featured speakers include:

• Peter Brookes, senior research fellow
• Fred Fleitz, president of the Center for Security Policy and former National Security Council chief of staff under President Trump

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The Greatest Humanitarian Mission in History: America’s 1921 Famine Relief Expedition to Soviet Russia. Thursday, 2 p.m. Featured speakers include:

• Bertrand M. Patenaude, Ph.D., research fellow at the Hoover Institution
• George H. Nash, Ph.D., historian and author

Register for this event.

Biden's Infrastructure Agenda Will Be ‘Terrible’ for U.S. Economy
Heritage senior advisor Genevieve Wood joined Newsmax to discuss the economic implications of President Biden's newly passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Watch the interview.

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