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reTHINK Liberalism: Luck, Responsibility and Markets

Jeff Spinner-Halev, a political theory professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, will discuss whether policy, including educational policy, should aim to neutralize the role of "bad luck" or aim to reach equality.

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Liberty and Resistance to Central Authority

(March 13-16, 2014) — A four-day conference to Pittsburgh, Penn., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

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Liberty and the Western Tradition

(July 14-19, 2013) A four-day conference to Princeton, NJ, co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

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Liberty and Responsibility in the Cold War

(March 21-24, 2013) — A four-day conference to Lawrence, Kan., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

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Institutions of Liberty

(March 7-10, 2013) — A four-day conference to Baltimore, Md., co-sponsored by the McConnell Center and Liberty Fund, Inc.

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reTHINK Capitalism & Equality: Reconciling the Moral Balance Sheet of Capitalism

James Otteson, joint professor of philosophy and economics at Yeshiva University, will discuss the relationships between capitalism, morality and equality.

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Scholars earn bid to national moot court tournament

Scholars earn bid to national moot court tournament

(Dec. 10, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Seniors Tyler Bosley and Meagan Floyd will represent the McConnell Scholars Program and University of Louisville at national competition next month.

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Alumni News: Rickett joins Congressman Rogers' staff

Alumni News: Rickett joins Congressman Rogers' staff

Dec. 4, 2012 - Shannon Rickett ('02), a McConnell Scholar alumna, joins Hal Rogers' (KY-05) staff as a field representative.

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Alumni News: Rickett joins Congressman Rogers' staff

Alumni News: Rickett joins Congressman Rogers' staff

(Dec. 4, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Shannon Rickett ('02), a McConnell Scholar alumna, joins Hal Rogers' (KY-05) staff as a field representative.

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Gregg delivers lecture on Washington, statesmanship at University of Cincinnati

Gregg delivers lecture on Washington, statesmanship at University of Cincinnati

Nov. 14, 2012 - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, lectured on 'The Temptation of Washington and the Birth of Constitutional Statesmanship' at the University of Cincinnati's Taft House.

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Gregg delivers lecture on Washington, statesmanship at University of Cincinnati

Gregg delivers lecture on Washington, statesmanship at University of Cincinnati

(Nov. 14, 2012) CINCINNATI, Oh. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center, lectured on 'The Temptation of Washington and the Birth of Constitutional Statesmanship' at the University of Cincinnati's Taft House.

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Fellow writes book on political matriarch Rose Kennedy

Fellow writes book on political matriarch Rose Kennedy

Nov. 12, 2012 - Barbara A. Perry, a political science professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, is the author of 'Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch.'

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Gregg to defend the electoral college on 'Kentucky Tonight'

Gregg to defend the electoral college on 'Kentucky Tonight'

Nov. 12, 2012 - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, is a featured panelist on KET's 'Kentucky Tonight.'

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Fellow writes book on political matriarch Rose Kennedy

Fellow writes book on political matriarch Rose Kennedy

(Nov. 12, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Barbara A. Perry, a political science professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, is the author of 'Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch.'

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Gregg to defend the electoral college on 'Kentucky Tonight'

Gregg to defend the electoral college on 'Kentucky Tonight'

(Nov. 12, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Gary Gregg, director of the McConnell Center at the University of Louisville, is a featured panelist on KET's 'Kentucky Tonight.'

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Statement on Veteran's Day

Statement on Veteran's Day

Nov. 9, 2012 - The McConnell Center honors alumni and all military officers on Veteran's Day weekend.

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Statement on Veteran's Day

Statement on Veteran's Day

(Nov. 9, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center honors alumni and all military officers on Veteran's Day.

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Gregg remembers McConnell Scholar alumni on Veteran's Day

Gregg remembers McConnell Scholar alumni on Veteran's Day

(Nov. 9, 2012) LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The McConnell Center honors alumni and all military officers on Veteran's Day.

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