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Through original, empirical research, we seek to better understand the nature of individual, economic, and political liberty.

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?
Economic Dynamism
Feb 17, 2026
The War on Disruption
Economic Dynamism
Feb 9, 2026
Unlocking Public Value: A Proposal for AI Opportunity Zones
Economic Dynamism
Feb 4, 2026
The Rise of Latino America
Joel Kotkin, Jennifer Hernandez, Wendell Cox, Marshall Toplansky, Erika Ozuna
Pursuit of Happiness
Nov 10, 2025
Amicus Brief: Hon. William P. Barr and Hon. Michael B. Mukasey in Support of Petitioners
Michael Toth
Constitutionalism
Sep 22, 2025
Revival: Americans Heading Back to the Hinterlands
Joel Kotkin, Wendell Cox
Pursuit of Happiness
Sep 19, 2025
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Long Distance Migration as a Two-Step Sorting Process: The Resettlement of Californians in Texas

Politics
Feb 6, 2025

Why Failure-to-Market Claims Are Preempted Under Federal Law

Economic Dynamism
Feb 5, 2025

Brains Versus Brawn: Ordinal Rank Effects in Job Training

Pursuit of Happiness
Jan 28, 2025

Dynamism and Stagnation: An Outlook

Economic Dynamism
Jan 8, 2025

What is an Establishment of Religion? And What Does Disestablishment Require?

Constitutionalism
Dec 16, 2024

Who's That Knocking? A Study of the Strategic Choices Facing Large-Scale Grassroots Canvassing Efforts

Politics
Dec 13, 2024
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Activist local governments should not be regulators of energy markets

John Yoo, Michael Toth
Politics
Apr 7, 2026
Opinion Why Californians are leaving — and what Gavin Newsom is spending $19M to hide

Californians know better: Newsom is a failed governor.

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Apr 5, 2026
Birthright Citizenship Has a Long Historical Precedent

John Yoo
Constitutionalism
Apr 2, 2026
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

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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Laying down the law on birthright citizenship

Constitutionalism
Apr 26, 2026
06:59

John Yoo on DOJ fraud division and political weaponization

Politics
Apr 7, 2026
6:55

Supreme Court interested in 'original' meaning of 14th Amendment

Constitutionalism
Apr 1, 2026
4:59

DHS Shutdown Enters Day 41 as TSA Agents Pushed to Financial Breaking Point

Politics
Mar 26, 2026
8:19

US citizen takes over Mexican drug cartel, sparking legal debate

Politics
Mar 20, 2026
4:02
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