PAST EVENTS

The Vail Valley Institute has hosted fourteen world-class public policy seminars since its inception.

CLICK ON THE YEAR for a list of the speakers and facilitators and transcripts of the speakers' presentations.

2007

Islam & Democracy: Are they Compatible?

2006

The American Empire: Will It Survive a World Without Borders?

2005

America Divided: Are the Culture Wars for Real?

2004

Unilateral Preemption: America's New Foreign Policy?

2003

Terrorism & Civil Rights: Can We Find the Right Balance?

2002

Genetic Engineering: A Brave New World or a Bridge Too Far?

2001

Church & State: How High is the Wall?

2000

Affirmative Action: Is there a Better Way?

1999

Ethnicity & Economics: How Will They Shape the Next Millennium?

1998

The War On Drugs: Can It Be Won?

1997

Immigration & Population: Is it Time to Close the Golden Door?

1996

Who Should Pay for The Arts?

1995

The Cardboard Candidate: Is All Really Fair in Political Campaigns?

1994

The Media: Has the Messenger become the Message?

1993

Public Education: Is it Worth Saving?

1992

Diversity and Equality: Can Separate be Equal After All?