Politics

We discuss the political thought that undergirds a society of freedom and virtue.

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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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California’s billionaire tax could bring down Gavin Newsom

Politics

Nov 17, 2025

Mayors to Cities: Drop Dead

Politics

Nov 15, 2025

Zohran Mamdani’s rise is fuelled by generational resentment

Politics

Nov 4, 2025

How Radical Are Republican Voters?

Politics

Oct 2, 2025

Decadent Ideology, Decaying Fraternity

Richard M. Reinsch II

Politics

Sep 4, 2025

DC and LA Failures Play Into Trump’s Hands

Joel Kotkin

Politics

Aug 14, 2025

Videos

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John Yoo urges Supreme Court to ‘let democracy work’ in trans athlete case

Politics

Jan 13, 2026