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The Contested Legacy of Keynes’ 'General Theory'

The Contested Legacy of Keynes’ 'General Theory'

Nearly a century after the publication of 'The General Theory,' debates over Keynes’ legacy continue to influence modern economic debate.

Joshua Banerjee
Economic Dynamism
May 27, 2026

A Warning to Quorum Breakers

A Warning to Quorum Breakers

If absence goes on long enough, there may be serious consequences—including removal from office.

Aaron L. Nielson
Constitutionalism
May 27, 2026

Arthur Brooks’ Pursuit of Happiness

Arthur Brooks’ Pursuit of Happiness

'The Meaning of Your Life' centers on a simple question that extends far beyond the liberal/conservative divide. Why are some people happy, and others unhappy?

Arthur Herman
Pursuit of Happiness
May 27, 2026

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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 "Omnicause" Shall Not Prevail Over the Constitution
Robert Delahunty
Constitutionalism
Jun 12, 2025
Governor Newsom Is Committing Constitutional Malpractice
John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Jun 12, 2025
Backfire: Trump’s Overbroad Sanctions Against Harvard and Columbia
Richard Epstein
Politics
Jun 11, 2025
Texas and the Future of Legal Education
Richard M. Reinsch II
Politics
Jun 10, 2025
New Paths for Legal Education Should Be Considered
Derek T. Muller
Politics
Jun 10, 2025
The Conserving Force of Lawyers in American Democracy
John Yoo
Politics
Jun 10, 2025

Economic Dynamism

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

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The Tragedy of Paul Ehrlich
Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026
Cut Licensing, Cut Prices, Embrace AI
Kevin Frazier
Economic Dynamism
Mar 19, 2026
The Trump Administration’s Venture Capitalist State
Paul Mueller
Economic Dynamism
Mar 18, 2026
Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations Turns 250
Graham McAleer
Economic Dynamism
Mar 13, 2026
AI Needs Consumer Choice, Not Bureaucratic Control
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026
The Start-Up Paradox: The Coming Red Shift in Innovation
Arthur Herman
Economic Dynamism
Feb 26, 2026

Politics

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

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The Rebooted Animal Farm’s New Villain: Capitalism
Titus Techera
Politics
May 22, 2026
The Future of ESG and DEI
Paul Mueller
Politics
May 20, 2026
Mamdani’s Baseless Invocation of International Law
Tal Fortgang
Politics
May 19, 2026
The Demons in Democracy
Politics
May 19, 2026
Losing—and Recovering—Our Religion
Jason Bedrick
Politics
May 18, 2026
A Permission Structure for Violence
Tevi Troy
Politics
May 15, 2026

Constitutionalism

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

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A Warning to Quorum Breakers
Aaron L. Nielson
Constitutionalism
May 27, 2026
When Can a Crass Political Remark Be Deemed an Indictable “Threat of Violence”?
Paul J. Larkin
Constitutionalism
May 22, 2026
Struck By Lightning Fifty Years Later: The Court’s Broken Promise on the Death Penalty
Craig S. Lerner
Constitutionalism
May 21, 2026
The Curse of 'Penn Central'
Richard Epstein
Constitutionalism
May 21, 2026
What Happiness Ought We Pursue? Natural Rights and the Declaration of Independence
Constitutionalism
May 19, 2026
Pursuing the Right to the Pursuit of Happiness in the Twenty-First Century
Constitutionalism
May 19, 2026

Pursuit of Happiness

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

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Arthur Brooks’ Pursuit of Happiness
Arthur Herman
Pursuit of Happiness
May 27, 2026
Why Historians Have Abandoned the Presidency—And Why It Matters     
Pursuit of Happiness
May 25, 2026
'Pluribus' Is About More Than 'the Warmth of Collectivism'
Jonathan Miltimore
Pursuit of Happiness
May 8, 2026
Why Humans Aren’t Clever Chimps
Ronald W. Dworkin
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 24, 2026
“Project Hail Mary’s” Success: A Story You Can Believe In
Titus Techera
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 17, 2026
Is America Good Enough for Wendell Berry?
Brian Smith
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 10, 2026

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