Advocates for Balance at Chautauqua

Our Mission:  "To Achieve a Balance of Speakers in a Mutually Civil and Respectful Environment Consistent with the Historic Mission of Chautauqua."
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Read Sydney M. Williams

"The Durham Report and History"
In his Thought of the Day for May 30, Sydney M. Williams brings in historic perspective into his perspective of the Durham Report.

In the News

Interested in seeing what our 2022 speaker Jason Riley had to say about his experience at Chautauqua?  Click above to read what he wrote in the Wall Street Journal! 

by Victor Davis Hanson

"Can We Do Anything About America's Decline?"  21st century America was on a trajectory of gradual decline ... until it began to implode.

Our 2023 ABC Speaker Line-Up

Week 1 - Ben Domenech
​Monday, June 26th, 3PM
​(Athenaeum Parlor)

"The Future of Politics in the
​United States"
Ben Domenech is a co-founder and Publisher, The Federalist
Frequent political commentary and co-host across all Fox News media platforms.

Week 2 - Jason R. Edwards, Ph.D.
Monday, July 3rd
(Athenaeum Parlor)

"Building Community with Cardboard"
​Jason R. Edwards, Ph.D. is Professor of History and Humanities, Grove City College.  Edwards' writings on History, culture, and education have appeared in many national publications.

Week 3 - Guy Benson
Monday, July 10th, 5PM
(Athenaeum Parlor)

"How the Current Political Landscape will Influence Your Future"
Guy Benson is a nationally Syndicated Talkshow Host and Columnist; Fox News Contributor.

Week 4 - John R. Christy, Ph.D.
Monday, July 17th, 3PM
(Athenaeum Parlor)​

​"Scientific Facts of the Global Climate"
John R. Christy, Ph.D. is an eminent Climatologist, University of Alabama; Awarded NASA's Exceptional Scientific Achievement Medal, Development of Satellite-Based Earth Temperature Recording.

Week 5 - Gordon G. Chang
Monday, July 24th, 3PM
​(Athenaeum Parlor)

"China Shakes the World: A Revolutionary Remaking of the International Order"
Gordon G. Chang is an internationally Recognized China Expert Briefing the National Intelligence Council, CIA, U.S. Dept. of Defense, and U.S. Congress; Appearances include Fox News, CNN, CNBC, PBS, and BBC; Published in NYT, WSJ, Barron's, and the National Review.

Week 6 - John J. Miller
Monday, July 31st, 3PM
(Athenaeum Parlor)

"George Orwell's 1984:
More Prophecy Than Fiction?"
​John J. Miller is a widely Read Author; Published in the WSJ and the National Review; Prominent George Orwell Expert; Professor of Journalism, Hillsdale College.

Week 7 - Mary Holland, JD
Monday, August 7th, 3PM
(Athenaeum Parlor)

"Childhood Health:
​Are We on Track?"
​Mary Holland, JD is President and General Council, on leave, Children's Health Defense, founded by Robert Kennedy, Jr. She has been involved with the health freedom movement for over 20 years.

Week 8 - Khalil M. Habib, Ph.D.
Monday, August 14th, 3PM
​(Athenaeum Parlor)

"The History of Today's Progressivism in the U.S."
Khalil M. Habib, Ph.D. is Professor of Political Philosophy and American Political Thought, Hillsdale College.

Week 9 - Baron Andrew Roberts
​Monday, August 21st, 3PM
​(Athenaeum Parlor)

"Britain Yesterday and Today" 
Baron Andrew Roberts is a member of the British House of Lords British Historian and Author, "Churchill: Walking with Destiny"
"The best one volume biography of Churchill yet." - The New York Times.
 ADVOCATES FOR BALANCE AT CHAUTAUQUA TESTIMONIALS
"Dear ABC,
Your meetings have been a particular pleasure to me. Can't help but wonder if it's because they confirm what I already believe. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed them. I do like to hear other sides, but not ONLY one other side. What I don't understand is the strong animosity toward the ones that you arrange. Even a close friend who happens to be a Democrat, I was shocked to hear that I attended such meetings. I told her that..."  Tell me more ... 
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