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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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A Listening Heart

A Listening Heart

Justice Barrett may have been an unlikely jurist, but the nation is lucky to have her.

Jonathan H. Adler
Constitutionalism
Oct 27, 2025

The FTC and AI: May a Thousand Competitive Flowers Bloom

The FTC and AI: May a Thousand Competitive Flowers Bloom

The early stages of the AI marketplace place higher stakes on the FTC’s actions — mistakes in enforcement today will have long-term consequences.

Kevin Frazier
Economic Dynamism
Oct 27, 2025

The Reckless American

The Reckless American

Even our noblest heroes have their rash and daring moments, impulsive decisions which are, in fact, critical to their eventual success.

Mark Bauerlein
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 24, 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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The Death Penalty's Demise Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Zack Smith
Politics
Jun 4, 2025
The Court of International Trade Issued a Deeply Flawed Tariff Ruling
John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Jun 3, 2025
Justice Kagan Is Wrong: The President Is Coequal to the Federal Judiciary
Chad Squitieri
Constitutionalism
Jun 3, 2025
Is the ABA’s Accreditation Monopoly Coming to an End?
Jonathan H. Adler
Politics
Jun 2, 2025
How Reading Augustine Dispels Ideological Illusions
Ronald W. Dworkin
Pursuit of Happiness
May 30, 2025
Rise of the AI Oligarchy?
Rachel Lomasky
Economic Dynamism
May 29, 2025

Economic Dynamism

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

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The FTC and AI: May a Thousand Competitive Flowers Bloom
Kevin Frazier
Economic Dynamism
Oct 27, 2025
Trump's Industrial Policies Will Strangle Growth
Richard Epstein
Economic Dynamism
Oct 22, 2025
The Reign of the Greenback
Alex J. Pollock
Economic Dynamism
Oct 16, 2025
Don’t Choose Your Own Adventure: Understanding Middle-Class Earnings Trends
Scott Winship
Economic Dynamism
Oct 15, 2025
The Tariff Debacle Is Renewed
Richard Epstein
Economic Dynamism
Oct 15, 2025
A Nobel Prize for Innovation, Dynamism, and Creative Destruction
Jonathan Hartley
Economic Dynamism
Oct 14, 2025

Politics

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

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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
The Path to Civility
David C. Rose
Politics
Oct 8, 2025
The Wages of War and Punishment
John Yoo
Politics
Oct 2, 2025

Constitutionalism

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

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Emergency Powers and Constitutional Foundations
John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Apr 15, 2025
Government by Injunction
Paul J. Larkin
Constitutionalism
Apr 10, 2025
Days of DOGE: A Civitas Outlook Symposium
Richard M. Reinsch II
Constitutionalism
Apr 8, 2025
The Hard Limits on DOGE
Charles C.W. Cooke
Constitutionalism
Apr 8, 2025
Making DOGE Constitutional
Yuval Levin
Constitutionalism
Apr 8, 2025
DOGE & USAID
Robert Delahunty
Constitutionalism
Apr 8, 2025

Pursuit of Happiness

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

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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
Dallin Oaks: From Legal Giant to Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Aaron L. Nielson
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 15, 2025
Conversion by Inches?
Brian Smith
Pursuit of Happiness
Oct 10, 2025

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