Commentary

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

Full-Spectrum Education Choice

The new state education-choice initiatives have the potential to address the nation's elementary- and secondary-school learning crisis.

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
Venture Global vs. Shell: How a Startup Won Big In LNG
Economic Dynamism
Mar 20, 2026
The Latest AI Bill’s 5 Biggest Flaws
Politics
Mar 19, 2026
Under Trump, Skilled Immigration Is Still Working Fine
Politics
Mar 3, 2026
Richard Epstein on Roman Law and Sociobiology
Pursuit of Happiness
Mar 1, 2026
California’s Green Policies Destroy Blue-Collar Jobs
Politics
Feb 28, 2026
The Myth of the Post-Industrial Economy
Economic Dynamism
Feb 28, 2026
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Trump and Wiles Are like a New Madden and Summerall
Michael Toth
Politics
Jul 17, 2025
Under Zohran Mamdani, the Jewish Exodus from New York Is Likely to Accelerate
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jul 8, 2025
Students from China Are Essential for America
Arthur Herman, Christopher Monroe
Economic Dynamism
Jul 8, 2025
Firm Investment and the User Cost of Capital: New U.S. Corporate Tax Reform Evidence
Jonathan S. Hartley, Kevin A. Hassett, Joshua D. Rauh
Economic Dynamism
Jul 7, 2025
Waning American Pride Threatens the Republic
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jul 7, 2025
Beware the New Eugenics
Joel Kotkin
Pursuit of Happiness
Jul 1, 2025
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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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DHS Shutdown Enters Day 41 as TSA Agents Pushed to Financial Breaking Point

Politics
Sept 15, 24
8:19

US citizen takes over Mexican drug cartel, sparking legal debate

Politics
Sept 15, 24
4:02

Does AI Require Expanded Federal Regulation to Safeguard the Public Interest?

Politics
Sept 15, 24
55:36

Trump’s Iran Operation Is Legal, Just, and Overdue

Politics
Sept 15, 24
42:33

‘Big Difference’ Between Investigating a Sitting and Former President: Ex-dDeputy Assistant AG

Politics
Sept 15, 24
5:01
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