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Proxy Firms Don’t Have to Disclose Conflicts. That Should Change

The firms whose advice can move those votes bear no comparable duty for the advice itself. States can close that gap by applying an enduring standard from the Supreme Court.

Michael Toth
Politics
Aug 17, 2026
Texas May Soon Have More People Than California — Here’s Why

California natives are voting with their feet.

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Aug 16, 2026
California is an American Nightmare – and the Future of the US Left

The once-Golden State is home to the two leading contenders for the 2028 Democratic nomination. It’s also a basketcase

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Aug 16, 2026
How Occupational Licensing Hurts the Poor and Holds Back Growth in America and Around the World

Occupational licensing hurts the poor and holds back growth in America and around the world.

Jonathan Hartley
Politics
Aug 10, 2026
Why Gloria Romero’s Campaign for Obscure Office Will Change CA GOP
Politics
Aug 7, 2026
A New Research Agenda for AI Constitutionalism
Constitutionalism
Aug 7, 2026
New York’s War on its Jews
Politics
Aug 7, 2026
Rail Giants Hate the $71 Billion Merger. The Rest of Us Should Love It
Politics
Aug 7, 2026
The Democrats Are a Menace to America’s Jews
Politics
Aug 5, 2026
The G7 Is Failing To Address Global Imbalances
Politics
Jul 30, 2026
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Sneaky Leftist Lawsuits Are Taking Aim at US Energy Dominance
Michael Toth
Politics
Jun 8, 2026
I’d like to Believe California Can Be Saved from the Left. It May Be Too Late.
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jun 7, 2026
The Rise of the UnJews
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jun 5, 2026
Steve Hilton’s Rise Won’t Kill California Progressivism
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jun 3, 2026
AI Cyber Risks Are Testing the Office Built to Coordinate Them
Kevin Frazier
Politics
Jun 2, 2026
Islamic Extremism’s Rise in California — and What to Do About It
Joel Kotkin
Politics
Jun 2, 2026
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The Wine and Commerce Symposium

The Western tradition’s great thinkers have long recognized wine as a symbol for the beguilement of reason. But if wine warps reason, they recognized how it can also enable reliable reason in our analysis of regimes.‍

Steven F. Pittz, Constantine C. Vassiliou
Economic Dynamism
Jul 30, 2026
Poverty and Dependency in the United States, 1939–2023

Richard Burkhauser
Economic Dynamism
Jun 3, 2026
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

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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Disgraced DEI Professor’s Story Exposes ‘Institutional Rot’ in Universities, Critic Says

Politics
Sept 15, 24
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DSA Co-Chair Struggles to Explain Millionaire Tax Policy

Politics
Sept 15, 24
9:39

Bill Maher Torches Dems, Tucker Carlson Builds Third Party

Politics
Sept 15, 24
59:55

John Yoo Analyzes DOJ Crackdown on Massive COVID-19 Relief Fraud

Politics
Sept 15, 24
6:18

What Was the Founders' Design for National Security Beyond the Battlefield?

Pursuit of Happiness
Sept 15, 24
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