The Edwin J. Feulner Institute B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies Center for Civil Society and the American Dialogue

July Highlights

The Feulner Institute team knows that there is no better place for freedom, opportunity, prosperity, and a flourishing civil society than our America. Inspired by the indomitable spirit of our Founders, we are committed to preserving their legacy for generations to come. As our nation celebrated its 245th birthday, we were reminded that our Founding Fathers pledged their lives, fortunes, and sacred honor to preserve freedom for themselves and for future generations of Americans. Drs. Joe Loconte and Lee Edwards reflected on this historic moment in their pieces “1776: A Lockean Revolution” and “Why Red, White, and Blue should Bridge Red v. Blue Divide on the Fourth of July.” We also paid tribute to Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the . Click here to read the Daily Signal symposium.

Our mission to promote conservatism and liberty remains our top priority. Dr. Ed Feulner, Co-Founder of , and Dr. Lee Edwards, Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, spoke on the main stage at the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Alumni Weekend.

In the Fight Against Critical Race Theory Even as we celebrate our nation's achievements, we continue to fight the war on Critical Race Theory (CRT) by pushing back on its destructive and divisive agenda. The Feulner Institute released a report on civics education and critical race theory in the United States. To read the full report, click here. Visiting Scholar Allen Guelzo joined Martha MacCallum on to discuss the dangers of using Critical Race Theory in school curricula. Angela Sailor, Vice President, Feulner Institute penned a Washington Times commentary, “Schools Hiding Behind Diversity and Inclusion Rhetoric to Spew Critical Race Theory Vile.”

We understand the importance of training and educating thought leaders and influencers about the threat of CRT. On June 10th, we hosted Dr. Voddie Baucham, author of Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe to discuss the pitfalls of Critical Race Theory. To watch the full webinar, please click the link here. Angela Sailor also presented at the Illinois Family Institute’s 7th Annual Worldview Conference: “Beyond Hate and Division: Why Critical Race Theory is Unbiblical.”

Katie Gorka, Director of the Center for Civil Society and the American Dialogue, moderated a workshop on, “Homeschooling and the Pursuit of Truth: When Schools Give Up On Teaching Facts,” featuring Lindsey Burke, Ph.D., Director of the Center for Education, Mark A. Kolokotrones, Fellow in Education, and Jonathan Butcher, Will Skillman Fellow in Education. Terris Todd, Program Manager, Center for Civil Society, organized a CRT briefing for faith-based leaders featuring Heritage policy experts.

Bolstering Civics Education

Our antidote to Critical Race Theory is rooted in First Principles. Each year, we honor leaders who are fighting on the front lines to preserve the founding values of our nation. Join us in saluting Dr. Robert Jackson, Chief Academic Officer and Director of the Institute for Classical Education at Great Hearts, our 2021 Salvatori Prize recipient. To read more, click here.

Our First Principles Virtual Townhall Series: “Parents Bringing Civics to the Public Square” bolsters the American story by promoting primary resources. Dr. Joseph Loconte, Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, joins a panel of state and local practitioners and parents to discuss the challenges to civic education and provide solutions. C-SPAN 3’s American History TV has rebroadcast two of the sessions, reaching 10 million viewers. Click here to view the series.

Brenda Hafera, Associate Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, gave a lecture on the foundations of conservatism to the Capitol Hill Internship Program. In partnership with the Heritage’s Young Leaders Program, we convened 20 young professionals for Heritage’s Rising Leaders Program at Resource Bank. These leaders had the opportunity to hear from Feulner Institute visiting scholars, Drs. Samuel Gregg and James Otteson, who lectured on free enterprise and entrepreneurship.

In the Media

China

“China's Grand Theft,” American Spectator, Lee Edwards, Ph.D. "China’s Grand Theft," Lars Larson, Lee Edwards, Ph.D. “Confucius Institutes: China’s Trojan Horse,” Law and Liberty, Lee Edwards, Ph.D.

Civic Education

Parents Are A Vital Part Of Kids’ Civic Education, Daily Caller, Angela Sailor, J.D. and Adam Kissel

Critical Race Theory

Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe and Critical Race Theory in the church, America First, Katie Gorka "Schools Hiding Behind Diversity and Inclusion Rhetoric to Spew Critical Race Theory Vile," Washington Times, Angela Sailor, J.D. and Adam Kissel "Most Parents and Teachers are Done with Critical Race Theory," Daily Caller, Angela Sailor, J.D. and Adam Kissel Culture

Watch Celebrities SLAM Cancel Culture, Heritage Foundation, Will Deatherage, Research Assistant, Simon Center for American Studies “If Leftists Knew How Much ‘Ted Lasso’ Undermines Them, They’d Cancel It,” The Federalist, Katie Gorka "Anti-Semitism is an Attack on American Principles," , Joseph Loconte, Ph.D. “How C.S. Lewis Accepted Christianity,” National Review, Joseph Loconte, Ph.D. The impact of World War II on JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis, McArthur Memorial, Joseph Loconte, Ph.D. The Breakdown of the Family, The Armstrong Williams Show, Angela Sailor, J.D.

214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE | Washington, D.C. 20002 | (800) 546-2843

You are subscribed to Heritage Foundation e-mails as your email address. If you want to change your e- mail preferences, please click here to update your subscription.