The Foley Institute

10/13/2026

Join us today at noon, when former astronaut John Herrington will be talking about the importance of voting, as part of the Astronauts for America program.
Tuesday Oct. 13 | 12 noon | Foley Speakers Room
Pizza and soft drinks available.
If you can't make it in person, watch online

Astronauts for America is a nonpartisan organization that hosts civ...

10/06/2026

Join us today at noon, when Jennifer Victor, from George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government will talk about Congress and the midterms.
Tuesday October 6 | 12 noon | Foley Speaker's Room
Also streamed live and for later watching at:

The 2026 midterm election is highly contested. What are the likely ...

09/29/2026

Join us today at noon, when Nathan Katz, Louisiana Tech University, will be talking about how the Citizens United campaign finance
decision by the Supreme Court threatens not just democratic institutions, but also voters’ own interests.
Tuesday September 29 | 12 noon | Foley Speaker's Room
Pizza and soft drinks served.
If you can't make it in person, you can watch the livestream here:

The 2010 Citizens United Supreme Court decision allowed unlimited c...

09/23/2026

Join us tomorrow, when Pomona College professor Sara Sadhwani will be discussing climate justice among Latino and
Asian American voters.
Pizza and soft drinks served!
Thursday September 24 | 12pm | Foley Speaker's Room

Unable to attend in person? Stream or watch later here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MtCAC3d-XE

09/17/2026

Join us today to celebrate Constitution Day with a special showing of the documentary Flag Day, an inspiring documentary that focuses on the largest annual Flag Day parade located in Three Oaks, Michigan.

It will be followed by a discussion moderated by a member of Braver Angels, a non-profit dedicated to reducing political polarization.

Thursday September 17 | 1:30pm | Foley Speaker's Room | 308 Bryan Hall

09/10/2026

Today, Mike Pence, 48th Vice President of the United States, will receive the Foley Distinguished Public Service Award at a ceremony in Spokane.

You can watch the event live here:

09/03/2026

Join us today for the latest event in our 2026 Midterm Election Series:
Lou Jacobson, of Politifact, will talk about Congressional races and other elections that will shape the political landscape for the next two year.
Thursday Sept. 3 | 12 noon | Foley Speaker's Room
Pizza and soft drinks served.
If you can't make it in person, you can watch live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jQy8_ICI8k

08/27/2026

Join us for our first event in our new series on the 2026 midterm elections, when Seth Masket, Oklahoma State University, will discuss how the midterms act as a barometer of presidential popularity.
Tuesday Sept. 1 | 12 noon | Foley Speaker's Room | 308 Bryan Hall

If you can't make it in person, we will be livestreaming this event at:
https://www.youtube.com/live/4jQy8_ICI8k

08/06/2026

Our thoughts go out to our friends and neighbors in Spokane who have been facing the threats of fire and evacuation over the past few days.

If you are looking for a way to help, you might consider a donation to Here for Good Foundation, which will support the Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund. At this link, the Spokane Teachers Credit Union (STCU) will match donations (up to $100,000)

Wildfires are impacting communities, forcing evacuations, damaging homes and businesses, and creating urgent recovery needs. Together, we can help our neighbors as they begin the long process of rebuilding.

04/23/2026

Today at noon, come and hear WSU's Lawrence Pintak on the war in Iran. Pizza and soft drinks served.
If you can't make it in person, watch live at:

War in Iran: What next for the region with Lawrence Pintak