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Civitas Outlook, the online journal of the Civitas Institute, publishes original writing about the ideas that create flourishing societies.

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Can a Dithering Europe Stop Russia?

Can a Dithering Europe Stop Russia?

The European defense posture leaves much to be desired in the face of Russian aggression.

Jakub Grygiel
Constitutionalism
Nov 5, 2025

The Localist Roots of Climate Litigation

The Localist Roots of Climate Litigation

Throughout the history of environmental law, common law claims have been the first line of defense against pollution.

Jonathan H. Adler
Constitutionalism
Nov 5, 2025

Ludwig von Mises' "Historians of the Future"

Ludwig von Mises' "Historians of the Future"

Mises understood that liberty in economic matters was inseparable from liberty in political matters.

Carola Binder
Pursuit of Happiness
Nov 4, 2025

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Civitas Outlook seeks understanding from a variety of authors, ideas, and disciplines. Choose a specific topic above or explore our full library.

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Trump’s Department of Labor Needs a Pro Growth Leader
Mark Pulliam
Economic Dynamism
Dec 17, 2024
Globalization’s Challenge to American Constitutionalism
John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Dec 16, 2024
Is Woke Losing?
Daniel J. Mahoney
Politics
Dec 16, 2024
What Drove Trump's Victory
Daron Shaw
Politics
Dec 13, 2024
What is the Future of the Federalist Society?
Josh Blackman
Constitutionalism
Dec 13, 2024
Re-forming the Department of Justice
Andrew C. McCarthy
Constitutionalism
Dec 13, 2024

Economic Dynamism

We consider the principles, policies, and culture that supports free market capitalism

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A New Consensus in Latin America
Oscar Sumar
Economic Dynamism
Jul 2, 2025
Boosting Technological and Research Collaboration among Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States
Luis Antonio Orozco
Economic Dynamism
Jul 2, 2025
Brazil and the United States: A Strategic Hemispheric Partnership
Wagner Menezes
Economic Dynamism
Jul 2, 2025
US, China, and Latin America Relations: Challenges and Opportunities
Gabriel Gasave, Martin Simonetta
Economic Dynamism
Jul 2, 2025
Ulysses Revisited
Javier Garay
Economic Dynamism
Jul 2, 2025
The Union of the Americas and the Ideal of Freedom
Rodrigo Barcia Lehmann
Economic Dynamism
Jul 2, 2025

Politics

We investigate what it means to be a constitutional people who remain tethered to the rule of law.

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Ending Maduro
Oscar Sumar
Politics
Nov 4, 2025
Tucker Carlson’s Sinking Ideological Ship
Thomas D. Howes
Politics
Oct 31, 2025
Why Reagan Crushed the PATCO Strike
Tevi Troy
Politics
Oct 16, 2025
Jefferson's Complex Legacy on Slavery and Race
Richard Samuelson
Politics
Oct 10, 2025
That Elusive Gaza Solution
Richard Epstein
Politics
Oct 9, 2025
Is Post-Liberalism a Real Remedy?
Graham McAleer
Politics
Oct 8, 2025

Constitutionalism

We discuss the political thought that undergirds a society of freedom and virtue.

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Can a Dithering Europe Stop Russia?
Jakub Grygiel
Constitutionalism
Nov 5, 2025
The Localist Roots of Climate Litigation
Jonathan H. Adler
Constitutionalism
Nov 5, 2025
What Americans Mean By “Constitution”
Daniel E. Burns
Constitutionalism
Oct 31, 2025
The Struggle for the Shadow Dockets
Aaron L. Nielson
Constitutionalism
Oct 28, 2025
A Listening Heart
Jonathan H. Adler
Constitutionalism
Oct 27, 2025
Waging Municipal Lawfare
Doug Peterson, Michael Toth
Constitutionalism
Oct 23, 2025

Pursuit of Happiness

We explore how citizens, neighbors, workers, families, and communities shape the future of American society.

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Ludwig von Mises' "Historians of the Future"
Carola Binder
Pursuit of Happiness
Nov 4, 2025
AI and the Divine Test
Spencer A. Klavan
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 31, 2025
The Reckless American
Mark Bauerlein
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 24, 2025
Bodies, Selves, and the Quest for Identity
Rachel Lu
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 21, 2025
A Doctor In Full
Ronald W. Dworkin
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 17, 2025
Racing Earnhardt
Emina Melonic
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 17, 2025

Technology & Innovation

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