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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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Liberal Democracy Reexamined: Leo Strauss on Alexis de Tocqueville

Raúl Rodríguez

Politics

Feb 25, 2025

Long Distance Migration as a Two-Step Sorting Process: The Resettlement of Californians in Texas

James Gimpel, Daron Shaw

Politics

Feb 6, 2025

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

Grant Ferguson, James Gimpel, Mark Owens, Daron Shaw

Politics

Dec 13, 2024

National Poll from Civitas Institute: Trump Victory Driven by Voters Who Reject Status Quo

Daron Shaw

Politics

Dec 11, 2024

Understanding the Effect of Abortion Attitudes on Elections After Dobbs: Evidence from Cross-Sectional and Panel Surveys in Texas

Grant Ferguson, James Gimpel, Mark Owens, and Daron R. Shaw

Politics

Nov 26, 2024

Tocqueville’s Defense of Aristocratic Literature

Antonio Sosa

Politics

Oct 3, 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 urges Supreme Court to ‘let democracy work’ in trans athlete case

Politics

Jan 13, 2026