Monthly debate forum in NYC featuring topics of special interest to libertarians The Soho Forum is a monthly debate series held in Soho/Noho, Manhattan.
It features topics of special interest to libertarians and aims to enhance social and professional ties within the NYC libertarian community. The Sheen Center
18 Bleecker St,
New York, NY 10012
Doors open at 6:00pm
Event starts at 6:30pm
Reception: 8:00pm
Soho, Manhattan • thesohoforum.org
05/31/2026
Simon Hankinson — Heritage Foundation senior fellow & former U.S. Foreign Service Officer — argues immigration enforcement is a constitutional obligation.
Watch him debate Bryan Caplan on ICE deportations on June 8th at the Soho Forum. Tickets: thesohoforum.org
05/28/2026
Milton Friedman famously said that illegal immigration was a "good thing" for America. Does mass deportation serve the rule of law — or does it undermine the economic and moral fabric Friedman describes? That's the topic of our June 8th debate.
👇 Tell us where you stand in the comments!
05/26/2026
Bryan Caplan says open immigration could add $75 TRILLION to the global economy. His opponent, Simon Hankinson, says the law is the law — and ICE should enforce it.
Who's right? Find out June 8 at the Soho Forum.
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05/25/2026
A former diplomat who enforced U.S. policy abroad vs. an economist who says borders cost us trillions.
Simon Hankinson and Bryan Caplan take the stage June 8 on the resolution "Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) should complete its mandate to deport all illegal aliens currently residing in the United States."
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05/23/2026
Should ICE deport every undocumented person in the U.S.?
Simon Hankinson says yes. Bryan Caplan says the economics don't lie.
You decide who wins - join us June 8th at the Soho forum!
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05/17/2026
High-income individuals have more opportunities to avoid taxes, says Natasha Sarin. Is it time for ths IRS to go after them?
Don't miss our next debate, "Billionaires should pay a higher share of federal taxes."
Tuesday, May 19
High-income individuals have more opportunities to avoid taxes, says Natasha Sarin. Is it time for the IRS to go after them?
Should the 1% pay more in taxes? Our May 19th debate zooms in on this issue. Join us in-person in NYC or online! RSVP: www.thesohoforum.org
05/15/2026
In an economy where the wealth gap is wider than ever, does the Laffer curve still hold true? Our May 19 debate focuses on whether billionaires should be taxed more heavily, featuring Yale Law professor Natasha Sarin and Cato's Director of Tax Policy Adam Michel.
Join us live: www.thesohoforum.org
05/13/2026
Are the ultra-rich undertaxed—or carrying the system? Let us know your thoughts in the comments...🤔👇
05/11/2026
Is the system rigged—or already fair? Get tickets to our next debate to watch the clash over whether billionaires should pay more.
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