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Politics
Mar 11, 2026
What Happened to Tucker?

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Politics
Mar 11, 2026
“Antisemitism” in Cognitive Warfare: A Warning for America

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Politics
Mar 10, 2026
California’s Billionaire Tax Is Not a One-Time Tax

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Politics
Mar 10, 2026
Canada’s Crises

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Politics
Mar 9, 2026
In Defense of Israel’s Legitimacy

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Politics
Mar 5, 2026
The Not-So Reckless Attack on Iran

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Politics
Mar 4, 2026
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California’s Green Policies Destroy Blue-Collar Jobs

The problem here lies not with racism, or lack of reparations, as Newsom and “progressives” insist, but with their own policies, which devastate minority communities.

Joel Kotkin
Politics
Feb 28, 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

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

California Wealth Tax Backers Ignore Proposition 13 Lessons

While the tax would be a “one-time event,” nothing would prohibit similar initiatives in the future.

Jonathan Hartley, Arthur Laffer
Politics
Jan 25, 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

Can social democracy save capitalism — again?

Politics
Jan 6, 2026
Research
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National Civitas Institute Poll: Americans are Anxious and Frustrated, Creating a Challenging Environment for Leaders

Politics
Feb 19, 2026

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
Commentary
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California job cuts will hurt Gavin Newsom’s White House run

Politics
Dec 10, 2025

An anti-woke counter-revolution is sweeping through the media

Politics
Dec 1, 2025

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
Videos
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Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump Takes On the Conservative Judiciary

Wall Street Journal: Donald Trump Takes On the Conservative Judiciary

Politics
Jun 2, 2025
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Trump’s Drug Pricing Plan: Consequences for Innovation and Patient Access

Trump’s Drug Pricing Plan: Consequences for Innovation and Patient Access

Politics
May 13, 2025
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John Yoo: The DOJ Is Being ‘Tricky’ but They May Be Right

John Yoo: The DOJ Is Being ‘Tricky’ but They May Be Right

Politics
Mar 18, 2025
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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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Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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