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Across Civitas Outlook and the broader media landscape, our scholars provide timely insights into issues of national significance.

Canadians Must Stop Romanticizing a Failing Europe

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Shareholders Set to Increase Streaming Competition

Michael Toth
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 21, 2026
Make the Gulf Irrelevant Again

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 20, 2026
Iran War Exposes Weakness of California’s ‘Green’ Dependence on Foreign Oil

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 18, 2026
Yes, President Trump Can Withdraw from NATO
Politics
Apr 17, 2026
God, Creation and ‘The Story of Everything’
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 16, 2026
Abundance Pragmatism Fails
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 15, 2026
America is the new Rome
Politics
Apr 11, 2026
California’s Aging Population Will Cripple the State Economy
Economic Dynamism
Apr 10, 2026
Activist local governments should not be regulators of energy markets
Politics
Apr 7, 2026
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Opinion Why Californians are leaving — and what Gavin Newsom is spending $19M to hide
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 5, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Has a Long Historical Precedent
John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Apr 2, 2026
Full-Spectrum Education Choice
Michael Toth, Dan Lips
Politics
Mar 27, 2026
A Bad Order for Rail
Michael Toth
Politics
Mar 23, 2026
‘Liberation Day,’ One Year Later
Richard M. Reinsch II
Economic Dynamism
Mar 23, 2026
States Shouldn’t Reap AI Benefits Without Bearing Costs
Kevin Frazier
Politics
Mar 21, 2026
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Content

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?

We need a more dynamic economy that can help workers by allowing them to move where they can best use their skills.

Sam Dumitriu
Economic Dynamism
Mar 3, 2026
National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders

The poll reveals a deeply pessimistic American electorate, with a majority convinced the nation is on the wrong track.

Politics
Feb 19, 2026
Do Dynamic Societies Leave Workers Behind Culturally?

Technological change is undoubtedly raising profound metaphysical questions, and thinking clearly about them may be more consequential than ever.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 17, 2026
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.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 9, 2026
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.

Economic Dynamism
Feb 4, 2026

The Libertarian

The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.

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Law Talk

Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

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Peter Robinson Unbridled

A new show and podcast bringing the energy of Austin to wide-ranging conversations on politics, economics, education, and culture.

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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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Laying down the law on birthright citizenship

Constitutionalism
Sept 15, 24
06:59

Limited Government | 2026 National Review Institute Regional Seminars

Constitutionalism
Sept 15, 24
3:14.26

All federal law enforcement agencies must answer to the president: Former deputy assistant AG

Politics
Sept 15, 24
6:16

‘NO RIGHT to block passage’: John Yoo on Strait of Hormuz Dispute

Politics
Sept 15, 24
4:43

John Yoo on DOJ fraud division and political weaponization

Politics
Sept 15, 24
6:55
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