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Aaron L. Nielson

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Aaron L. Nielson holds the Charles I. Francis Professorship in Law at the University of Texas at Austin School of Law. Before joining the faculty, Professor Nielson served as Solicitor General of Texas where he argued five cases in the U.S. Supreme Court and oversaw all appellate litigation for the State of Texas.

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Dallin Oaks: From Legal Giant to Leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Pursuit of Happiness
October 15, 2025
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Civitas Outlook
The Reign of the Greenback

The dollar is the world's overwhelmingly dominant currency, but suffers from endemic consumer price inflation and recurring asset price inflation.

Alex J. Pollock

Economic Dynamism

October 16, 2025

Civitas Outlook
Why Reagan Crushed the PATCO Strike

A new book demonstrates why Reagan made the decision he did and, in doing so, helps advance the current-day understanding of why Reagan was such a successful president.

Tevi Troy

Politics

October 16, 2025

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