May 2026

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May 14, 2026
Freeing Health Care Markets: State Solutions for Coverage, Costs, and Innovation
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May 26, 2026
Commonsense Election Reforms in Michigan (And Beyond)
Is The World Better Off With America?
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The Power of Ideas: The Overton Window and the American Revolution
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June 2026

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An Evening with the Mackinac Center
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June 10, 2026
When the State Becomes Guardian: Building a Better Foster System for Michigan Children
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June 17, 2026
Planning for Life Workshop
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June 24, 2026
Rx Kids, Poverty Solutions and the Social Safety Net
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July 2026

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September 2026

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A Taxing Debate in Michigan: Growth, Fairness and Trade-Offs
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Past Events

Thursday, June 29, 2023

The Mackinac Center for Public Policy announces our 2023 Planning for Life Workshops around Michigan.

Friday, June 23, 2023

Join us for a discussion about advancing liberty in Nepal led by think tank founder Basanta Adhikari, who is helping catalyze a grassroots movement to foster the culture of entrepreneurship and free markets the country so desperately needs.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Join us for an evening of fellowship among friends of liberty.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

You’re invited to a special screening of the Moving Picture Institute Original feature film Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game. Based on the true story of Roger Sharpe, who in 1976 helped overturn New York City’s ban on pinball, the arcade game becomes a symbol of how the government imposes on people’s lives and happiness — through prohibitions and misguided regulations.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Join us in person or online for a panel of state and international experts to discuss economic freedom in Michigan, the United States and around the world.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Join us at Northwood University, as Dr. David Friedman discusses a variety of government policies which stem from the existence of externalities and their effects on our daily lives.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Come join us in the biggest ever celebration of education options for Michigan families! We welcome students, parents, educators and guest supporters, as well as a variety of student-led displays to highlight the importance of educational options.

Monday, January 23, 2023

The public is invited to Northwood University for a presentation by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s director of public advocacy, as he explores the role of the government versus market forces in enabling free and responsible speech. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Thursday, January 19, 2023

This virtual workshop is designed to help participants of the 2023 Bauervic essay contest develop their essays. Experts will answer questions about the essay topic, point students to helpful resources and provide writing tips.

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Using a case study of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, Lawrence W. Reed will illuminate the pros and cons of monopolies and free markets and draw conclusions for today. This event is sponsored by the Charles M. Bauervic Foundation and presented in conjunction with Northwood University.