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

Poverty and Dependency in the United States, 1939–2023

Richard Burkhauser

Economic Dynamism

Jun 3, 2026

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?

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

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

Constitutionalism

Sep 22, 2025

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

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The Enduring Promise of America

Joel Kotkin

Pursuit of Happiness

Jun 30, 2026

No, the Declaration of Independence Did Not Reject Executive Power

John Yoo

Politics

Jun 30, 2026

Time for America to Declare Independence from Europe Again

Michael Toth

Politics

Jun 30, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s Socialist New York Dream is About to Turn Sour

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Jun 29, 2026

This Part of Trump’s Agenda Will Outlive the Administration

Michael Toth

Politics

Jun 29, 2026

Art of the New Deal

Richard M. Reinsch II

Pursuit of Happiness

Jun 29, 2026

Trap is Set: Job Market is About to Get Crushed if Labor Department Doesn’t Act Now

Kevin Frazier

Politics

Jun 26, 2026

The Libertarian

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Peter Robinson Unbridled

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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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Presidents of the U.S. Now Directly Control the Administrative State

Politics

Jun 30, 2026