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Dick Cheney, Reader

Cheney always recognized the importance of ideas and those who generated them.

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Nov 10, 2025

Conservatism Against the Machine

Kingsworth's goal is to inspire readers to turn away from modernity just as he has.

Michael Lucchese
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Nov 7, 2025

Ludwig von Mises' "Historians of the Future"

Mises understood that liberty in economic matters was inseparable from liberty in political matters.

Carola Binder
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Nov 4, 2025

AI and the Divine Test

The loss of sentience is the most present danger posed by AI.

Spencer A. Klavan
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Oct 31, 2025

The Reckless American

Even our noblest heroes have their rash and daring moments, impulsive decisions which are, in fact, critical to their eventual success.

Mark Bauerlein
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Oct 24, 2025

Bodies, Selves, and the Quest for Identity

As an inclusion-obsessed society, we find it very difficult to make sense of the reality that people are born into very different bodies.

Rachel Lu
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Oct 21, 2025

A Doctor In Full

The goal is not a doctor who has eliminated the contradictions of pain, caring, and death — that is impossible — but one who at least comprehends it.

Ronald W. Dworkin
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Oct 17, 2025
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Racing Earnhardt

Emina Melonic
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Oct 17, 2025

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

Aaron L. Nielson
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Oct 15, 2025

Conversion by Inches?

Brian Smith
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Oct 10, 2025

The Philosophy of Jacques Maritain — A Long-Awaited Introduction

Thomas D. Howes
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Oct 3, 2025

Did Leo Strauss Get Religion?

Paul Seaton
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Oct 3, 2025

Pascal's Diagnosis of the Modern Soul

Titus Techera
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Sep 30, 2025
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Civitas Outlook
Hydrocarbons Aren’t Disappearing

Credit ratings agencies remain enamored with the energy-transition myth — risking yet another green bubble for investors.

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The Miracle of Economic Growth

Frey's book reminds us that progress is not self-sustaining — it depends on political courage, institutional adaptation, and the constant defense of the sphere of liberty.

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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

Law Talk

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

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The Three Whiskey Happy Hour

Steven Hayward brings you the Power Line Blog's perspective on the week's big headlines.

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The Truth about Chinese Manufacturing

China will remain a major player in global manufacturing, but size and strength are not synonymous.

David Hebert, Peter C. Earle
Economic Dynamism
Nov 17, 2025
The Miracle of Economic Growth

Frey's book reminds us that progress is not self-sustaining — it depends on political courage, institutional adaptation, and the constant defense of the sphere of liberty.

Leonidas Zelmanovitz
Economic Dynamism
Nov 14, 2025
Hydrocarbons Aren’t Disappearing

Credit ratings agencies remain enamored with the energy-transition myth — risking yet another green bubble for investors.

Michael Toth
Economic Dynamism
Nov 13, 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