Research
Through original, empirical research, we seek to better understand the nature of individual, economic, and political liberty.
The Rise of Latino America
In The Rise of Latino America, Hernandez & Kotkin argue that Latinos, who are projected to become America’s largest ethnic group, are a dynamic force shaping the nation’s demographic, economic, and cultural future. Far from being a marginalized group defined by oppression, Latinos are integral to America’s story. They drive economic growth, cultural evolution, and workforce vitality. Challenges, however, including poverty, educational disparities, and restrictive policies, threaten their upward mobility. Policymakers who wish to harness Latino potential to ensure national prosperity and resilience should adopt policies that prioritize affordability, safety, and economic opportunity over ideological constraints.
Amicus Brief: Hon. William P. Barr and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey in Support of Petitioners
Former AGs Barr and Mukasey Cite Civitas in a SCOTUS Brief
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The Housing Crisis
Soaring housing costs are driving young people towards socialism—only dispersed development and expanded property ownership can preserve liberal democracy.
Joel Kotkin: Trump aside, Canada and the U.S. need to co-operate
Our economies are linked; we more the same language and we're learning that mass, unregulated immigration is no solution to economic sloth
Can social democracy save capitalism — again?
Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration this week as New York City mayor is a moment of reckoning for those who care about preserving the American way of life.
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America Needs a Transcontinental Railroad
A proposed merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern would foster efficiencies, but opponents say the deal would kill competition.
The Libertarian
The inimitable Richard Epstein offers his unique perspective on national developments in public policy and the law.
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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How to Save Our Urban Centers
National Poll from Civitas Institute: Americans Concerned About AI, Economic Issues
Defending Technological Dynamism & the Freedom to Innovate in the Age of AI
Divorce, Family Arrangements, and Children's Adult Outcomes
Religious Exemptions?: What the Free Exercise Clause Means
Partisan Trust in the Federal Reserve