Co-sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies

Two decades into the 21st Century, the U.S. is less united than at any time in our history since the Civil War. We are more diverse in our beliefs and culture than ever before. But red and blue states, secular and religious groups, liberal and conservative idealists, and Republican and Democratic representatives all have one thing in common: each believes their distinct cultures and liberties are being threatened by an escalating violent opposition.

In this event, David French takes an unblinking look at the true dimensions and dangers of this widening ideological gap, what could happen if we don't take steps toward bridging it, and how we can prevent oppressive factions from seizing absolute power and instead maintain everyone’s beliefs and identities across all fifty states.

About the Speaker

David French is a senior editor at The Dispatch and a columnist for Time. A graduate of Harvard Law School and a constitutional lawyer, David most recently worked as a senior writer for National Review and a senior fellow at the National Review Institute. He is a New York Times bestselling author, and his most recent book is Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation. David is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2007-2008, he served with the Second Squadron, Third Armored Cavalry Regiment, in Diyala Province, Iraq, where he was awarded the Bronze Star.