Events

You do not have to live on the West Side to attend one of our events, nor do you have to be a member or a registered Republican. Everyone is welcome.

Jason Riley-Why Affirmative Action Doesn’t Work

Jason Riley-Why Affirmative Action Doesn’t Work

Start the school year on an optimistic note: Blacks can succeed without special treatment, says Manhattan Institute senior fellow and Wall Street Journal columnist, Jason Riley.  Drawing on his sixth and latest book, “The Affirmative Action Myth: Why Blacks Don’t Need Racial Preferences to Succeed,” Mr. Riley explains why affirmative action doesn’t work.  Indeed, affirmative […]

Bruce E. Bechtol-Rogue Allies
Jun 10, '25

Bruce E. Bechtol-Rogue Allies

In an explosive, impeccably researched new book, “Rogue Allies: The Strategic Partnership between Iran and North Korea,” co-author and premier Korea expert, Bruce E. Bechtol Jr., reveals how two enablers of evil, Iran and North Korea, are actually working together to destabilize the world.  As Israel expands the war in Gaza and the United States […]

Deroy Murdock-Trump Thus Far
May 6, '25

Deroy Murdock-Trump Thus Far

Come hear Deroy Murdock, a creator of StopBogusBallots.com, which fought voter fraud with quantum computing and contributed to President Trump’s re-election. The multimedia Trump supporter, Fox News contributor and contributing editor with The American Spectator evaluates the nascent Trump 47 administration, both its accomplishments and missteps, at the May meeting of the Gertrude and Morrison […]

Robert F. Holden–State of the City
Apr 22, '25

Robert F. Holden–State of the City

Long-serving City Council member, as both Republican and Democrat, co-founder of the Common Sense Caucus, successful community activist, and high-achieving, award-winning volunteer, Robert F. Holden, reports on the state of our city and its future, covering a range of issues from congestion pricing, horse carriages, the homeless, and e-bikes to education, policing, the mayoralty, and […]

Maud Maron-Candidate for Manhattan DA
Mar 11, '25

Maud Maron-Candidate for Manhattan DA

Experienced public defender, criminal defense attorney, and activist for merit-based education, former Democrat Maud Maron seeks the Republican nomination to challenge Alvin Bragg for Manhattan DA.  She wants to tell you about her background and qualifications and her plans for reducing crime and prosecuting criminals, a 180 from the current DA. Come have an in-depth […]

William McGowan-Battle Not With Monsters
Feb 4, '25

William McGowan-Battle Not With Monsters

Award-winning author, journalist, and culture critic, William McGowan, discusses how hyper-moralist Woke politics and the Anti-Trump Resistance, instead of defending democracy as the progressive elite promised, have profoundly damaged it.  Institutions that enlisted in the fight against Trump, spanning journalism and publishing, entertainment, academia, philanthropy, and more, have assumed monstrously anti-democratic and authoritarian qualities, pushing […]

Phelim McAleer “October 7th, In Their Own Words”
Jan 7, '25

Phelim McAleer “October 7th, In Their Own Words”

Pioneer of Verbatim theater and veteran journalist, Phelim McAleer relates his experiences in taking a first-time trip to Israel to create the play, “OCTOBER 7,” an antidote to progressive-generated anti-Semitism. Come hear what motivated this witty, wise, Northern Ireland-born, best-selling writer to produce, together with his wife, Ann McElhinney, this “spellbinding” play, at the next […]

Gordon Chang – Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America
Dec 10, '24

Gordon Chang – Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America

Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America is the culmination of China’s plan to destroy the world. Hyperbole? Come hear the ever-brilliant Asia analyst, Gordon G. Chang, unveil China’s not-too-hidden blueprint and suggest a counterattack at the next meeting of the Gertrude and Morrison Parker West Side Republican Club. His hot-off-the-press book will be available […]

Curtis Sliwa – Elections, Elections
Nov 12, '24

Curtis Sliwa – Elections, Elections

Come be part of political history as Guardian Angel founder and radio personality, Curtis Sliwa, brings his political wisdom to bear on a roundup of the presidential election and launches his second mayoral campaign! Join the conversation on the future of our city and country at the November meeting of the Gertrude and Morrison Parker […]

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