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Dynamism and Stagnation: An Outlook

Flexibility and responsiveness are particularly important during periods of shock.

Ed Glaeser
Multiple Contributors
Economic Dynamism
Jan 8, 2025
What is an Establishment of Religion? And What Does Disestablishment Require?

Vincent Phillip Muñoz reviews a new book about the Establishment Clause.

Vincent Phillip Muñoz
Multiple Contributors
Constitutionalism
Dec 16, 2024
National Poll from Civitas Institute: Trump Victory Driven by Voters Who Reject Status Quo

The poll asked 1,200 Americans an array of questions about how things are going in America.

Daron Shaw
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Dec 11, 2024
Recent Patterns of New Business Creation

The pandemic surge of new business entries highlights American entrepreneurial dynamism.

Ryan Decker
Multiple Contributors
Economic Dynamism
Dec 10, 2024
The Housing and Migration Crisis
Dan Shoag
Multiple Contributors
Economic Dynamism
Dec 10, 2024
Reflections on Mass Flourishing: 10 Years Later
Edmund Phelps
Multiple Contributors
Economic Dynamism
Dec 10, 2024
Sludge, Stagnation, and Dynamism
Cass Sunstein
Multiple Contributors
Economic Dynamism
Dec 6, 2024
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Sorry, Biden's Pardons Are Much Worse Than Trump's

There are notable differences between the recent pardons granted by Biden and Trump.

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 22, 2025
Causes Tending to Undermine a Democratic Republic

Commentary on de Tocqueville: Vol. One, Part Two, Chapter Nine

Richard Epstein
Multiple Contributors
Constitutionalism
Jan 22, 2025
A Big TikTok Consideration Trump Needs to Prioritize on Day One

President Trump faces a host of legal issues related to the 2024 Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act

John Yoo
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 20, 2025
Europe Faces Green Energy Immiseration. Trump Is About to Offer It a Lifeline

Green ideology is deindustrialising the UK and the Continent. America is embracing a more abundant future.

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Economic Dynamism
Jan 17, 2025
The LA Fires Are the Horrifying Consequence of Democratic Misrule

Blue states’ embrace of progressive fads over good governance was bound to end in disaster.

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 15, 2025
LA’s Dreams Went Up in Flames

Politicians are to blame for a shocking lack of preparation.

Joel Kotkin
Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 10, 2025
Don't Fall For Merchan's Trap

By delaying Donald Trump's sentencing until ten days before the inauguration, Judge Juan Merchan is openly displaying the political nature of the prosecution and trial

Multiple Contributors
Politics
Jan 8, 2025

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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John Yoo: Merchan Is ‘Making Sure’ Trump Is the First Felon President

Politics
Jan 6, 2025
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John Yoo: Critics Skewer New York Judge for Scheduling Trump’s Sentencing Before Inauguration

Politics
Jan 3, 2025
4:41
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John Yoo: Biden Uses Carter’s Death to Take Dig at Trump

Politics
Dec 30, 2024
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