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The Clash of Civilizations at 30

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Politics
Feb 3, 2026
There's a Perception Gap With the U.S. Economy

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Politics
Feb 2, 2026
California’s Next Governor Might Be More Irresponsible Than Newsom

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Politics
Jan 5, 2026
California’s wealth tax tests the limits of progressive politics

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Politics
Jan 20, 2026
Trump purged America’s Leftist toxins. Now hubris will be his downfall

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Politics
Jan 24, 2026
How FDR’s Bold Experimentation Blinkered the American Economy

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Politics
Jan 30, 2026
International Law Is Holding Democracies Back

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Politics
Jan 25, 2026
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There's a Perception Gap With the U.S. Economy

As we approach another election cycle, it’s worth asking: what’s real, what’s political theater, and what does it all mean if Democrats regain control of the House?

Charity-Joy Acchiardo & G. Dirk Mateer
Politics
Feb 2, 2026

International Law Is Holding Democracies Back

The United States should use this moment to argue for a different approach to the rules of war.

Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Trump purged America’s Leftist toxins. Now hubris will be his downfall

From ending DEI madness and net zero to securing the border, he’ll leave the US stronger. But his excesses are inciting a Left-wing backlash

Politics
Jan 24, 2026

California’s wealth tax tests the limits of progressive politics

Until the country finds a way to convince the average American that extreme wealth does not come at their expense, both the oligarchs and the heavily Democratic professional classes risk experiencing serious tax raids unseen for decades.

Politics
Jan 20, 2026

The end of green energy

Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Joel Kotkin: Trump aside, Canada and the U.S. need to co-operate

Politics
Jan 7, 2026

Can social democracy save capitalism — again?

Politics
Jan 6, 2026

California’s Next Governor Might Be More Irresponsible Than Newsom

Politics
Jan 5, 2026

Why are Zoomers embracing extremist ideas?

Politics
Dec 22, 2025

The Rod and Greg Show Rundown

Politics
Dec 19, 2025
Research
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The Surge of the Small Donorate in U.S. Elections: A View from Texas Statewide Campaigns.”

Grant Ferguson, James Gimpel, Mark Owens, and Daron Shaw
Politics
Sep 4, 2024

Campaign Ads and the Differences Between Soliciting Donations and Mobilizing Volunteers

Grant Ferguson, James Gimpel, Mark Owens, Daron Shaw
Politics
May 20, 2024
Commentary
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There's a Perception Gap With the U.S. Economy

Charity-Joy Acchiardo & G. Dirk Mateer
Politics
Feb 2, 2026

International Law Is Holding Democracies Back

Politics
Jan 25, 2026

Trump purged America’s Leftist toxins. Now hubris will be his downfall

Politics
Jan 24, 2026

California’s wealth tax tests the limits of progressive politics

Politics
Jan 20, 2026

The end of green energy

Politics
Jan 13, 2026

Joel Kotkin: Trump aside, Canada and the U.S. need to co-operate

Politics
Jan 7, 2026
Videos
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John Yoo: How Will Trump Try to ‘Redirect’ the Justice Department Toward ‘Public Order and Safety’?

John Yoo: How Will Trump Try to ‘Redirect’ the Justice Department Toward ‘Public Order and Safety’?

Politics
Mar 14, 2025
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John Yoo: Musk’s Audits Are Part of Alexander Hamilton’s ‘Energetic Executive’

John Yoo: Musk’s Audits Are Part of Alexander Hamilton’s ‘Energetic Executive’

Politics
Feb 10, 2025
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Lord Andrew Roberts on Winston Churchill and the US-UK Special Relationship, Then and Now

Lord Andrew Roberts on Winston Churchill and the US-UK Special Relationship, Then and Now

Politics
Sep 26, 2024
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Justin Dyer on Civic Education: Live at AEI's Future of the American University Conference

Justin Dyer on Civic Education: Live at AEI's Future of the American University Conference

Politics
May 14, 2024
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Richard Epstein Reacts to Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing

Richard Epstein Reacts to Pam Bondi’s Confirmation Hearing

Politics
Jan 1, 2024
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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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