Videos
Watch recordings of past public lectures and other events hosted by Civitas.
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The War on Disruption
The only way we can challenge stagnation is by attacking the underlying narratives. What today’s societies need is a celebration of messiness.
Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones
Governments often regulate AI’s risks without measuring its rewards—AI Opportunity Zones would flip the script by granting public institutions open access to advanced systems in exchange for transparent, real-world testing that proves their value on society’s toughest challenges.
The Rise of Latino America
In The Rise of Latino America, Hernandez & Kotkin argue that Latinos, who are projected to become America’s largest ethnic group, are a dynamic force shaping the nation’s demographic, economic, and cultural future. Far from being a marginalized group defined by oppression, Latinos are integral to America’s story. They drive economic growth, cultural evolution, and workforce vitality. Challenges, however, including poverty, educational disparities, and restrictive policies, threaten their upward mobility. Policymakers who wish to harness Latino potential to ensure national prosperity and resilience should adopt policies that prioritize affordability, safety, and economic opportunity over ideological constraints.
The Hidden Costs of Expanding Deposit Insurance
Expanding deposit insurance will only exacerbate financial risk and regulatory dependence, imposing costs on banks, their customers, and taxpayers.
Amicus Brief: Hon. William P. Barr and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey in Support of Petitioners
Former AGs Barr and Mukasey Cite Civitas in a SCOTUS Brief
Politics and the Possibility of the Humanities
Yes, universities have a political aspect; they grant degrees, but their purpose is ultimately to inquire into what makes human beings flourish.
The Venezuela Symposium
Eight Latin American contributors discuss Venezuela's future and its wider consequences for the region.
Venezuela Post-Maduro
Indeed, for many, the Venezuelan situation seemed to have no other way out, since everything had already been tried without success. It was about time.
Donald Trump's New Hemispheric Policy
By adopting a more assertive foreign policy, the administration sought to reposition the United States at the center of the regional order.
Can Venezuela be Lifted from Its Trap?
After more than two decades of statist transformation of the economy, Venezuela woke up on January 3, 2026.
The Libertarian
The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.
Law Talk
Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.
