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Through original, empirical research, we seek to better understand the nature of individual, economic, and political liberty.

Is American Nationalism Still Creed-able?

We are not there now, but there is reason to worry that the United States is in danger, if we are not careful, of ceasing to be a nation with the principles of 1776 at its core.

Richard Samuelson

Politics

Apr 29, 2026

The Price of Stagnation: Britain’s Retreat from Dynamism

We face a basic issue: we do not let cities or communities grow or die.

Robert Colvile

Economic Dynamism

Mar 25, 2026

London and the Architecture of Creative Growth

Preserving London's creative dynamism will require humility from policymakers and a commitment to keeping the city liveable.

Munira Mirza

Economic Dynamism

Mar 10, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Economically?

We need a more dynamic economy that can help workers by allowing them to move where they can best use their skills.

Sam Dumitriu

Economic Dynamism

Mar 3, 2026

National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders

Politics

Feb 19, 2026

Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Economic Dynamism

Feb 17, 2026

The War on Disruption

Economic Dynamism

Feb 9, 2026

Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones

Economic Dynamism

Feb 4, 2026

The Rise of Latino America

Joel Kotkin, Jennifer Hernandez, Wendell Cox, Marshall Toplansky, Erika Ozuna

Pursuit of Happiness

Nov 10, 2025

Amicus Brief: Hon. William P. Barr and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey in Support of Petitioners

Michael Toth

Constitutionalism

Sep 22, 2025

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Revival: Americans Heading Back to the Hinterlands

Pursuit of Happiness

Sep 19, 2025

Rational Judicial Review: Constitutions as Power-sharing Agreements, Secession, and the Problem of Dred Scott

Constitutionalism

Sep 15, 2025

Amicus Brief: Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Plaquemines Parish

Constitutionalism

Sep 11, 2025

The Causal Effect of News on Inflation Expectations

Economic Dynamism

Aug 22, 2025

The Rise of Inflation Targeting

Economic Dynamism

Aug 11, 2025

Epstein & Yoo: Amicus Brief in Supreme Court of Maryland

Constitutionalism

Jul 24, 2025

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Joel Kotkin

Politics

May 4, 2026

Goodbye, Information Age

Joel Kotkin

Economic Dynamism

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John Yoo, Michael Toth

Politics

Apr 26, 2026

The Left’s War on the Supreme Court Just Hit a Terrifying New Low

John Yoo

Politics

Apr 25, 2026

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Joel Kotkin

Politics

Apr 23, 2026

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Pursuit of Happiness

Apr 21, 2026

Make the Gulf Irrelevant Again

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Apr 20, 2026

The Libertarian

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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Law Talk

Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

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Peter Robinson Unbridled

A new show and podcast bringing the energy of Austin to wide-ranging conversations on politics, economics, education, and culture.

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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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May 1, 2026