Who we are
We are a community of scholars exploring the ideas and institutions that create flourishing societies.
The Civitas Institute is part of the School of Civic Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin.
Independent thought, civil discourse, reasoned deliberation and intellectual curiosity are central to our ethos.
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What Game Are We Playing?
A Battle for the Rule of Law
The Next Step for School Choice: Get It Right
What Kind of Democracy in America?