Winston-Salem, NC

August 9 & 10, 2024

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
51 4th St E
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Image courtesy of Visit Winston-Salem via Creative Commons

Where is Classical Liberalism Succeeding?

Classical Liberalism:
A political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, equality, liberty, and consent to be governed.

Audrey Redford speaks at our opening reception

We think the success stories of applied classical liberal principles deserve greater attention and can serve to showcase often underappreciated “wins” in the marketplace of ideas. The conference will highlight how individuals, groups, and policies have successfully navigated economic and political hurdles to enhance individual freedom and liberty.

The key to this conference is to move beyond simply identifying well-understood economic problems (and apparent political stalemates). Instead, the conference aims to showcase practical solutions that have enhanced people’s lives, with classical liberal principles operating as the bedrock.
The 2024 CLC conference aims to draw 100 individuals, doubling last year’s attendance. Panel discussions aim to be topical, relevant and stimulating, hoping to draw new members and attendees.

Each panel will present a well-known problem and how principles of classical liberalism helped navigate groups of people, often with different ideologies, toward a successful solution.

Conference Agenda

Subject to change

Friday, August 9, 2024

Herringbone Room

CLC Board Members, Officers, and Invited Guests Only
Joyner's Bar
854 W 4th St Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Join us at Joyner’s Bar for an opening reception.
This unique establishment is the perfect place to meet new attendees and reconnect with old friends.

Sponsored by:
Independent Institute
Joyner's Bar
854 W 4th St Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Welcome Remarks
- Craig Richardson

”The Role of Public Houses in Defending Liberty”
- Audrey Redford, Hampden Sydney College

(Organizer: Brad DeVos, Craig Richardson)

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Magnolia Room
Continental Breakfast
Lexington Ballroom
Lexington Ballroom

“Millennials and Trust in Capitalism (What’s working? And what’s not?)”
Robert Whaples, Wake Forest University
Christina Elson, Wake Forest University
Robert Gmeiner, Methodist College in Fayetteville
Tori O'Brien, Wake Forest University
(Organizer: Robert Whaples)
Lexington Ballroom

“Regulation and Health - Wins for Everyday Citizens”
Alicia Plemmons, West Virginia University
Shishir Shaka, Appalachian State University
Edward Timmons, West Virginia University
(Organizer: Peter Calcagno)
Magnolia Ballroom

Sponsored by:

Public Choice + Public Policy Project at American Institute for Economic Research
Lexington Ballroom

“The Successful Fight Against The NC Map Act: Why Was It Vitally Important for NC Property Rights?“
Matthew Bryant, Hendrick Bryant Law Firm
(Organizer: Craig Richardson)
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Did this really happen in the United States?

A Property Rights Success Story
In 1987, North Carolina Department of Transportation passed the Map Act, that gave it the tremendous power to reserve any land they chose for a future highway with no deadline. Any house that fell in the path of a planned roadway was instantly unsellable, creating frozen real estate markets around the state.
For 15 years, lawyer Matthew Bryant and his law partners fought against the Map Act on behalf of property rights for hundreds of ordinary homeowners who were unable to move and forbidden to even upgrade their homes. His firm took the fight all the way to the NC Supreme Court, where 580 NC landowners eventually prevailed, earning $350 million in compensation from the state by 2024.
His story is a remarkable one of combatting government overreach, where good sense finally prevailed.
Lexington Ballroom

”Micro-transit solutions: How are they working?” - Craig Richardson, Winston-Salem State
“Ridesharing: Uber, Crime, and Drunk driving” - Angela Dills, Western Carolina

”Race and Regulation: The Rise and Fall of Jitneys in the American South” - Marcus M. Witcher, West Virginia University
(Organizer: Craig Richardson)
Lexington Ballroom

“A new way of tracking COVID” - Stephen Miller, Franciscan University of Steubenville
"COVID Policies and Unintended Consequences" - Jon Sanders, John Locke Foundation

"Ending Sports Pork: Glimmers of Hope" - Frank Stephenson, Berry College

(Organizer: Andrew Taylor)
Lexington Ballroom
West Foyer

Depart — or socialize with friends

Thank you to our generous sponsors!

Venue and Hotel Information

The conference will take place at the Kimpton Cardinal Hotel in downtown Winston-Salem. The historic art deco building is the architectural muse for the Empire State Building.

Registered attendees can reserve a room at a discounted rate via the link below.

We have a small number of reserved rooms. Registration is required to reserve a room via our hotel room block.

Kimpton Cardinal Hotel
51 4th St E
Winston-Salem, NC 27101