Commentary

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

A Tax Break for Foreigners and Trial Lawyers

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
May 5, 2026
Iranian-Americans Want Regime Gone — Aside From a Few Gun-Running Social Media Mavens

Joel Kotkin
Politics
May 4, 2026
Goodbye, Information Age

Joel Kotkin
Economic Dynamism
May 1, 2026
California is Sacrificing its Economic Future on the Altar of Climate Change

John Yoo, Michael Toth
Politics
Apr 26, 2026
The Left’s War on the Supreme Court Just Hit a Terrifying New Low
Politics
Apr 25, 2026
Canadians Must Stop Romanticizing a Failing Europe
Politics
Apr 23, 2026
Warner Bros. Shareholders Set to Increase Streaming Competition
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 21, 2026
Make the Gulf Irrelevant Again
Politics
Apr 20, 2026
Iran War Exposes Weakness of California’s ‘Green’ Dependence on Foreign Oil
Politics
Apr 18, 2026
Yes, President Trump Can Withdraw from NATO
Politics
Apr 17, 2026
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God, Creation and ‘The Story of Everything’
Peter Robinson
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 16, 2026
Abundance Pragmatism Fails
Richard M. Reinsch II
Pursuit of Happiness
Apr 15, 2026
America is the new Rome
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 11, 2026
California’s Aging Population Will Cripple the State Economy
Joel Kotkin
Economic Dynamism
Apr 10, 2026
Activist local governments should not be regulators of energy markets
John Yoo, Michael Toth
Politics
Apr 7, 2026
Opinion Why Californians are leaving — and what Gavin Newsom is spending $19M to hide
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 5, 2026
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Content

Is American Nationalism Still Creed-able?

We are not there now, but there is reason to worry that the United States is in danger, if we are not careful, of ceasing to be a nation with the principles of 1776 at its core.

Richard Samuelson
Politics
Apr 29, 2026
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

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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May Day Protests Take Place Across the U.S.

Politics
Sept 15, 24
10:47

Supreme Court Ruling Intensifies Nationwide Redistricting and Gerrymandering Battle

Constitutionalism
Sept 15, 24
4:05

The Supreme Court is Returning the Law Back to the Original Vision

Constitutionalism
Sept 15, 24
4:00

How Gavin Newsom Ran California Into The Ground

Politics
Sept 15, 24
2:15:37

Article II and the Growth of the American Presidency with John Yoo

Constitutionalism
Sept 15, 24
1:22:19
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