Secession and Civil War The South’s justification for secession was based on an erroneous reading of the Constitution. Whereas the South claimed a legal right to secede, Lincoln opposed what he called an illegal insurrection and sought to secure a “new birth of freedom” in America. This lecture is part of a free online course produced by Hillsdale College. Previous lectures and study guides can be viewed on the Hillsdale College website here. https://youtu.be/UrNWiTLYr9E

Friends of Liberty is pleased to host Professor Sarah Ludington and some of her students from Duke Law’s First Amendment Clinic. The First Amendment of our Constitution guarantees certain rights for citizens, including the right of free speech, but not all speech is protected. This event will address some hot button issues, including:• The founders’ intention and purpose of the First Amendment• What speech is protected? How are “public figures” defined?• Are citizens protected from censorship on social media?• Supreme Court cases that impacted First Amendment rights• Recent examples of alleged government violations of our First Amendment rightsJoin us under [...]

Guest speakers: Senator Tom Davis and County Council candidate Tom Reitz. Senator Davis will discuss the two local ballot questions on 1% sales taxes for green space purchases. RVSP not required.

This training will be zoomed to the HH Campaign HQ.

This week we will be joined by Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls who will discuss recent changes to the Treasurer's office. Other speakers include Heather Galvin, candidate for Beaufort County Probate Judge, and Carlton Dallas, candidate for Beaufort County School Board. Social hour begins at 5pm with speakers starting at 6pm. Pizza & refreshments served / RSVP not required

The Progressive Rejection of the Founding / Progressives rejected the timeless principles of the American Founding and instead argued that the ends of government ought to be relative to historical circumstances. They viewed the Constitution as a “living” document, which could be transformed to meet the exigencies of the modern age. This lecture is part of a free online course produced by Hillsdale College. Previous lectures and study guides can be viewed on the Hillsdale College website here. https://youtu.be/UrNWiTLYr9E

Guest speakers include Mayoral candidates Alan Perry, JoAnne Orischak and several Town Council candidates. RSVP required to terrywiggs2@gmail.com

Doors Open @ 5 PM. Candidates invited to speak @ 5:45 PM. BCRP 4Q Executive Committee Meeting to follow @ 6:15 PM.All BCRP Members welcome, please register here.

Candidate Forum Stephen Arnold, running for Town Council Ward 2Patsy Brison, running for Town Council Ward 2Peter Kristian, running for School Board District 10 Please email any questions that you may have for the candidates to: sherrie@hhirc.org Social hour begins at 5pm with speakers starting at 6pm / Pizza & refreshments served

The New Deal and the Rise of the Administrative State / Progressives sought to circumvent the separation of powers by arguing that there are two functions of government: politics and administration. The task of the political branches is to promote a unified vision for the country. The job of the administrative agencies is to implement this vision by means of regulations and guided by scientific expertise. This lecture is part of a free online course produced by Hillsdale College. Previous lectures and study guides can be viewed on the Hillsdale College website here. https://youtu.be/UrNWiTLYr9E

The Administrative State Today / The modern administrative state transformed the American republic into an oligarchy. Today, an elite and insular administrative class rules without the consent of American citizens. Moreover, administrative rule is both anti-constitutional and pre-constitutional, because it replaces the rule of law with unaccountable regulatory agencies. This lecture is part of a free online course produced by Hillsdale College. Previous lectures and study guides can be viewed on the Hillsdale College website here. https://youtu.be/UrNWiTLYr9E

Please join the BCRP for a Bluffton/Okatie/Sun City Campaign Rally with Special Guest, Governor Henry McMaster. You will meet Governor Henry McMaster, County Council candidate Tab Tabernik, and other local candidates.  All are welcome. Arrive early and have some fun.  Please register here and invite friends & family. All Republican candidates are encouraged to attend. Light snacks will be served and the restaurant will be open for lunch.