Politics

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Is This Nixon Redux?

While the parallels between the Nixon and Trump presidencies might seem striking, there are critical differences that should not be ignored.

Joseph Postell
Politics
Nov 20, 2025

The Persistent Populism of Trump and Mamdani

Populism gives Trump room to survive his regulatory blunders; Mamdani, lacking that populist cushion, may stumble before day one.

Richard Epstein
Politics
Nov 19, 2025

When Tucker Quit America

To abandon politics, as Tucker Carlson urges, is to abandon the American conservative tradition itself and to grant that George III—not the founders—had the stronger case.

Richard Samuelson
Politics
Nov 18, 2025

China’s Engineers, America’s Lawyers, and the Hearts of Men

Dan Wang's newest work is indispensable not only for Americans interested in China but also for those who are concerned about the direction of their own country.

John Kitch II
Politics
Nov 13, 2025

The New Right’s Budding Romance for Neutral Principles

Liberal proceduralism can condemn the crackpots without hesitation or compromise.

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Nov 12, 2025

Eliminating Liberal Institutional Asymmetries

For now, the best way to advance conservatism is to eliminate liberal institutional asymmetries.

Josh Blackman
Politics
Nov 6, 2025

Can a Dithering Europe Stop Russia?

The European defense posture leaves much to be desired in the face of Russian aggression.

Jakub Grygiel
Politics
Nov 5, 2025
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How Big, Bad, or Beautiful?

Richard Epstein
Politics
Jul 10, 2025

McDougall's Wiser View of American History

Brian Smith
Politics
Jul 9, 2025

The Current Battleline of the DEI Wars

Tal Fortgang
Politics
Jul 7, 2025

Will Platonic Guardians End Mass Incarceration?

Paul J. Larkin
Politics
Jun 27, 2025

The Lion Rises and the Eagle Soars

Juliana Geran Pilon
Politics
Jun 24, 2025

Work Requirements For Medicaid Could Increase Income and Reduce Poverty

Scott Winship
Politics
Jun 17, 2025
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The Hidden Costs of Expanding Deposit Insurance

Expanding deposit insurance will only exacerbate financial risk and regulatory dependence, imposing costs on banks, their customers, and taxpayers. 

Daniel J. Smith
Economic Dynamism
Nov 7, 2025

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Welcome to Law Talk with Richard Epstein and John Yoo. Our show is hosted by Charles C. W. Cooke.

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Freedom, Liberalism, and Civic Communion

Are we capable of living in civic communion as a republican people, a people who need nation, family, and religion to form and expand their capacities for moral reflection, responsibility, and conscience?

Richard M. Reinsch II
Pursuit of Happiness
Nov 21, 2025
A Fairer Tax System?

Better tax remedies are needed in America, and Ray Madoff's new book has given us an agenda for a conversation we should have.

Erik M. Jensen
Pursuit of Happiness
Nov 21, 2025
Is This Nixon Redux?

While the parallels between the Nixon and Trump presidencies might seem striking, there are critical differences that should not be ignored.

Joseph Postell
Politics
Nov 20, 2025
Texas Stands on Commerce

Clear limits on shareholder resolutions have made Texas a model of business certainty — and business is flooding in.

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
Nov 19, 2025