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Open Forum: Is America Still a Republic?
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Open Forum: Is America Still a Republic?

Friday, May 22, 2026|Austin, TX|by Austin Union

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Austin Union closes its 2025–26 season with its final Open Forum debate, taking up the question: Is America still a republic? The evening asks whether the nation's founding ideals still hold in contemporary American life. Dinner is served at 6:00 PM and the debate begins at 6:30 PM; doors close at 6:45 PM, with beverages served throughout. Formal dress is required, and entry is by RSVP only — the venue is shared with attendees upon registration.

Topics

PoliticsRepublicDemocracyCivic Discourse

Category

Politics

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Date & Time

Friday, May 22, 2026

11:00 PM UTC - 2:30 AM UTC

America/Chicago

Location

Austin, TX

Austin, TX, US

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Austin Union
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