Oak Guild Institute

Seeking Truth through Loving Contested Dialogue

Constitutional Rights to Assembly

Saturday, March 14th
10:30am-12:30pm
Palo Alto/Portola Valley

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OGI is a community of people pursuing knowledge and exploring relevant and difficult topics together. We host salons in the San Francisco Bay Area and publish podcasts. At OGI, we believe learning often comes through loving – even if contested – dialogue with people who may have diverse opinions or experiences.

Salons

Over Dinner ~ On a Hike ~ At a Beer Garden

Salons in 18th century France were a place of intellectual discourse on topics of the day. We strive for something similar by creating friendly & engaging spaces for conversation. All are welcome!

Podcasts

Life of the Mind Podcast

Curiosity is explored through unique experiences and diverse perspectives. Jake Chacko, our primary host, interviews guests on a variety of topics that expand our minds and challenge our assumptions.

We would love for you to join us in our mission. Please click below to find out more about ways to get involved.

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Consider making a tax-deductible donation of $100 or more today to join OGI as a member and play a sustained role in growing our community. You'll have early and/or reduced-price access to paid salons as well as more input into salon and podcast topics.

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We are a non-profit organization with no full-time staff. Donations go directly to services such as hosting salons, maintaining communications, and creating podcasts. We have partnered with an umbrella 501(c)(3) organization (OGCM) to ensure anything you give is tax-deductible. Unlike OGCM, Oak Guild is not explicitly religiously affiliated, and we encourage people from all backgrounds and beliefs to join us. Besides money, there are other ways to help out. Please contact us if you want to volunteer.

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"Cultivate friends you disagree with, as well as those with whom you agree, because together you'll locate the soft spots in your own thinking and find common ground to build on."
- Robert P. George
Professor of Politics and Law at Princeton University