John Weicher speaks at Northwestern

Today, Mr. Weicher discussed U.S. housing policy before, during, and after the financial crisis of 2007-09.  He placed special focus on the roles of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).  Mr. Weicher graciously answered student questions and noted the impressive depth of several of the questions.

This event was recorded and we hope to post video from this event soon.

Doug Bandow speaks at Northwestern

Today, Mr. Bandow covered the main issues pertaining to America’s budget crisis.  He addressed virtually all of the main talking points that opponents use to minimize the U.S. budget problem.  Mr. Bandow graciously answered student questions for the maximum allotted time.

This event was recorded and we hope to post video from this event soon.

Upcoming Events

(all with free food!)

• Monday, February 18 at 12 noon: Mr. Doug Bandow, Cato Institute Senior Fellow, will speak about the U.S. budget crisis in RB 180. A lasagna lunch will be provided. 

• Monday, February 25 at 12 noon: Mr. John Weicher, Hudson Institute Senior Fellow, will speak about the housing meltdown in RB 180.

Mike Lewis & Stephen Sawyer debate Drones & Targeted Killings

On October 29, 2012, Prof. Mike Lewis and Prof. Stephen Sawyer debated the legality of drone strikes and targeted killings at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, IL.

Stuart Anderson & Joshua Karsh debate Immigration

 

On October 18, 2012, Mr. Stuart Anderson and Mr. Joshua Karsh debated various topics related to U.S. immigration law at the Northwestern University School of Law.

John Kunich discusses Free Market Environmentalism

On October 17, 2012, Prof. John Kunich discussed his theory of how free markets and environmentalism can coexist at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, IL.

Patrick Garry discusses Poverty

On October 9, 2012, Prof. Patrick Garry discussed how conservative policies can alleviate poverty in America at the Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago, IL.

Symposium: Corporate Social Responsibility: Changes, Currents, and Challenges

The Federalist Society is proud to cosponsor a lunch debate as part of the Northwestern Journal of International Law and Business Symposium on the topic of Corporate Social Responsibility. On Thursday, April 12, at 12:15 p.m. in Booth Hall, Tibor Machan and Bernie Black will debate on the topic: The Socially Responsible Corporation: Noble Endeavor or Misguided Approach? Lunch will be served.

Professors Calabresi and Koppelman: The Unitary Executive

On Monday, April 9, join Professors Steven Calabresi and Andrew Koppelman as they discuss The Unitary Executive: For or Against.

The even will take place at noon in LM204, and Giordano's Pizza will be served.

Alan Gura on Second Amendment Litigation: Thursday, January 19

Please join us at Noon in RB140 on January 19 as Alan Gura, lead counsel in McDonald v. City of Chicago and Heller v. District of Columbia, speaks on Second Amendment Litigation. Lunch will be served.