Issue Education
GLA’s Issue Education Series provide focused instruction on important policy issues. If you want to learn the facts about an issue or how to change minds on hot topics, these classes are for you. All instruction is provided by experienced policy experts and grassroots leaders. Classes typically last 45-60 minutes, with extensive time for questions.
Interested in learning more about our specific courses? View our programs below and click on a lecture for a full description.

Affording Our Future
Social security is now the largest expense by the government so why aren’t more people talking about it? In this session, we will explore how we got here – from social security’s beginnings, the myths that surround it, to what are the true burdens and problems that social security brings to our country. We’ll also explore alternatives to social security and how we can engage others in the conversation.
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Affording Our Future
Social security is now the largest expense by the government so why aren’t more people talking about it? In this session, we will explore how we got here – from social security’s beginnings, the myths that surround it, to what are the true burdens and problems that social security brings to our country. We’ll also explore alternatives to social security and how we can engage others in the conversation.
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Apathy & Democracy: 1st World Problems
Spanning eighteen years and fourteen different countries, experience the benefits along with the trade-offs of American life through the lens of Stephanie Maier’s journey.
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Apathy & Democracy: 1st World Problems
Spanning eighteen years and fourteen different countries, experience the benefits along with the trade-offs of American life through the lens of Stephanie Maier’s journey.
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Case for Educational Freedom
It is good public policy to give families the opportunity to choose a school that best fits their needs. In this session, we’ll cover how educational freedom is helping students remove barriers. Learn what kind of educational choice programs operate in America, and provide messaging tools and tips to communicate the value of educational freedom to others in their community.
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Case for Educational Freedom
It is good public policy to give families the opportunity to choose a school that best fits their needs. In this session, we’ll cover how educational freedom is helping students remove barriers. Learn what kind of educational choice programs operate in America, and provide messaging tools and tips to communicate the value of educational freedom to others in their community.
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Charter Schools
Charter schools have the freedom to pursue specific educational objectives leading to better outcomes for the children. This session will look at some of the common myths surrounding charter schools and give the tools for you to talk about the benefits of educational freedom.
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Charter Schools
Charter schools have the freedom to pursue specific educational objectives leading to better outcomes for the children. This session will look at some of the common myths surrounding charter schools and give the tools for you to talk about the benefits of educational freedom.
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Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil Asset Forfeiture is a largely unknown program where private property is seized and held, regardless of someone’s guilt or innocence. So, how can we protect innocent people from losing their property to the government? Learn the nuances of Civil Asset Forfeiture, common misconceptions, and ways to mobilize for solutions.
(Available in Spanish)
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Civil Asset Forfeiture
Civil Asset Forfeiture is a largely unknown program where private property is seized and held, regardless of someone’s guilt or innocence. So, how can we protect innocent people from losing their property to the government? Learn the nuances of Civil Asset Forfeiture, common misconceptions, and ways to mobilize for solutions.
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Criminal Justice Reform
This Insight to Action focuses on our shared goals of protecting our communities and future crime victims by incorporating evidence-based policy to achieve justice for victims, keep our country and community safe, and empower all persons to achieve their potential.
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Criminal Justice Reform
This Insight to Action focuses on our shared goals of protecting our communities and future crime victims by incorporating evidence-based policy to achieve justice for victims, keep our country and community safe, and empower all persons to achieve their potential.
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Free Speech on College Campuses
Colleges and universities were once a place where intellectual diversity was embraced. But this philosophy has changed as these institutions fail to uphold the promises of free expression, assembly, and religion for students and faculty. In this session, learn what freedom of speech means to you and how you see it playing out on campus.
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Free Speech on College Campuses
Colleges and universities were once a place where intellectual diversity was embraced. But this philosophy has changed as these institutions fail to uphold the promises of free expression, assembly, and religion for students and faculty. In this session, learn what freedom of speech means to you and how you see it playing out on campus.
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Innovation in Healthcare
Learn about how innovations in healthcare technology can bring physician based, online consultation and monitoring throughout the US. Remote medical devices and applications can help Americans receive more accessible and affordable healthcare through telemedicine. This lecture includes education on telemedicine technology, video from experts, and policy information.
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Innovation in Healthcare
Learn about how innovations in healthcare technology can bring physician based, online consultation and monitoring throughout the US. Remote medical devices and applications can help Americans receive more accessible and affordable healthcare through telemedicine. This lecture includes education on telemedicine technology, video from experts, and policy information.
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Mandatory Minimums
What are the unintended consequences of mandatory minimums? This Insight to Action examines the history of mandatory minimums, reviews impact of mandatory minimums sentencing on a free society and evaluates how criminal sentencing policy can ensure a safer community.
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Mandatory Minimums
What are the unintended consequences of mandatory minimums? This Insight to Action examines the history of mandatory minimums, reviews impact of mandatory minimums sentencing on a free society and evaluates how criminal sentencing policy can ensure a safer community.
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Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Are fossil fuels for energy production both necessary and moral? In this presentation, you will examine the argument that not utilizing fossil fuels will ultimately be disastrous for humanity – especially for the poor and the counter arguments on energy production.
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Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
Are fossil fuels for energy production both necessary and moral? In this presentation, you will examine the argument that not utilizing fossil fuels will ultimately be disastrous for humanity – especially for the poor and the counter arguments on energy production.
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Power of Free Speech
Free speech in America is becoming an endangered species. “Safe spaces” and “free speech zones” are creating limitations in our country. From the college campus to the town square, what can you do to protect and fight for your first amendment rights?
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Power of Free Speech
Free speech in America is becoming an endangered species. “Safe spaces” and “free speech zones” are creating limitations in our country. From the college campus to the town square, what can you do to protect and fight for your first amendment rights?
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Problems of External Barriers: Occupational Licensing
Through Occupational Licensing laws, millions of Americans experience an unnecessary barrier to achieving their American Dream. However, changing these rules can lead to opportunity. This session will explore why these laws are outdated and how we can make real change to help improve people’s lives.
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Problems of External Barriers: Occupational Licensing
Through Occupational Licensing laws, millions of Americans experience an unnecessary barrier to achieving their American Dream. However, changing these rules can lead to opportunity. This session will explore why these laws are outdated and how we can make real change to help improve people’s lives.
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Proper Role of the Courts
Have you ever wondered why certain words cannot be said on the radio program you listen to on your commute or why you can’t reserve a spot in front of your home to park your car? Unfortunately, these ridiculous rules– along with countless others – can be traced back to the Supreme Court. But is having this much influence over your freedom good and proper? Find out as you learn about how the court has moved beyond its intended role and what that means for you.
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Proper Role of the Courts
Have you ever wondered why certain words cannot be said on the radio program you listen to on your commute or why you can’t reserve a spot in front of your home to park your car? Unfortunately, these ridiculous rules– along with countless others – can be traced back to the Supreme Court. But is having this much influence over your freedom good and proper? Find out as you learn about how the court has moved beyond its intended role and what that means for you.
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Self-Actualization and the Virtuous Cycle
This training will help you connect with the concepts of self-actualization and the virtuous cycle. We will dive into psychologist Abraham Maslow’s theory on the Hierarchy of Needs, how it can inform the ways we should seek to live to our fullest potential, and its applications and effects at a societal level.
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Self-Actualization and the Virtuous Cycle
This training will help you connect with the concepts of self-actualization and the virtuous cycle. We will dive into psychologist Abraham Maslow’s theory on the Hierarchy of Needs, how it can inform the ways we should seek to live to our fullest potential, and its applications and effects at a societal level.
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VA Mission Act
Learn why the 2018 Veteran Affairs (VA) Mission Act makes significant strides to ensure that Veterans have continued opportunity to choose healthcare from outside providers when it is appropriate. You’ll explore how this bill was passed and the role that citizen activism played in ensuring reform at the VA and better options for Veterans seeking healthcare.
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VA Mission Act
Learn why the 2018 Veteran Affairs (VA) Mission Act makes significant strides to ensure that Veterans have continued opportunity to choose healthcare from outside providers when it is appropriate. You’ll explore how this bill was passed and the role that citizen activism played in ensuring reform at the VA and better options for Veterans seeking healthcare.