Top Five Moments at WCS17
Jay Sekulow, Donald Trump's attorney, playing the drums. On Saturday night, Jay Sekulow took some time to show off his lesser known musical skills, entertaining the crowd. A grandson of an immigrant, Sekulow is proud
George Brauchler Wins WCS17 Governor’s Race Straw Poll
Denver —June 23, 2017— Results of the 2017 Western Conservative Summit governor's race straw poll are in and the winner is George Brauchler, 18th Judicial District attorney and prosecutor of the Aurora theater shooter, with
WCS17 and Moving the Middle: How to Reach Voters Authentically
Besides top conservative leaders, the Western Conservative Summit also hosts dozens of smaller, more policy-driven workshops that take place throughout the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, Allen Fuller, director of Principles That Matter, and Beverly Hallberg,
US Army Veteran Inspires Conservatives at WCS17
Chad Fleming walked onstage at the Western Conservative Summit to the best standing ovation so far this weekend. An Army Special Operations veteran, Chad is a strong symbol of American heroism and determination. He opened
Conservative Gubernatorial Candidates Flock to Summit
As the 2018 Colorado governor's race begins to heat up, many Republican candidates are making appearances at the Western Conservative Summit. An open seat election with no one candidate clearly at the head of the
WCS17: Conservatives Welcome to Our House
The Western Conservative Summit of 2017 began with a video fittingly synced to the pop song “My House” by Flo Rida. This is such a great example of one wonderful aspect of coming together each
Making Goodness Fashionable at WCS17
As people enter the Colorado Convention Center they are greeted throughout by signs that display the Western Conservative Summit's 2017 motto--Making Goodness Fashionable. You would think this wouldn't be a controversial slogan, but in today's
The secular argument for traditional marriage
(By Adam Densmore, 1776 Scholar) While scripture is an ideal starting point for any conversation—especially one relating to social questions of right and wrong—Christians are called to think biblically but speak secularly. To craft a persuasive
Eminent Victorians: Three prime ministers
(By Bill Moloney; San Francisco) Without endorsing Thomas Carlyle's dictum that "All History is the Story of Great Men", it is nonetheless possible to assert that Biography is a superb tool for organizing broader themes in
Dodd-Frank’s repercussions on community banks and local lending
(By Joseph Maroney, 1776 Scholar) This is an op-ed summary to an economic policy analysis created by Joseph Maroney as a Young Scholar with the American Enterprise Institute. The project’s research was conducted from May 2015-May