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Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness discusses Hungary’s recent election and draws connections to postliberal ideas within the White House.


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** Iran's Impact on the Economy ([link removed])
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Senior Fellow Judy Shelton weighs in on Trump’s handling of Iran and explains why gas prices are rising despite the U.S. being a major oil producer.
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** Court-ordered tariff refunds bypass consumers who paid ([link removed])
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Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness is quoted on how court-ordered tariff refunds would be distributed and who is likely to ultimately benefit.
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** SCOTUS Disentangles Race and Politics in Voting-Rights Case ([link removed])
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Senior Fellow William Watkins writes that the Supreme Court’s Callais decision does not restrict minority voting access, but challenges longstanding assumptions about race-based districting in electoral design.
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** What an Appeals Court got wrong in its decision on homelessness funding ([link removed])
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Research Fellow Christopher Calton argues that an appeals court has wrongly treated Housing First as evidence-based success, when treatment-based approaches are in fact more strongly supported by the evidence.
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** The DEI Dividend—In Reverse ([link removed])
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Senior Fellow Richard Vedder, drawing on The Economic Report of the President, argues that DEI programs have reduced workplace productivity and contributed to a climate of fear, intimidation, and reduced free expression.


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** Civitas Outlook ([link removed])
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Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness writes that emergency powers and centralized COVID-19 policymaking led to excessive government control, warning that stronger limits are needed to prevent similar outcomes in future crises. Read more » ([link removed])


** Minding the Campus ([link removed])
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Senior Fellow Richard Vedder writes that while religious revivals are common in American history, the current upsurge is distinctive for its strong male emphasis. Read more » ([link removed])


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Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook argues that mandatory waiting periods are a Second Amendment issue the Supreme Court should address, noting they can endanger abuse victims seeking immediate self-defense. Read more » ([link removed])


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Policy Fellow Lloyd Billingsley writes that Dr. Anthony Fauci’s legacy—and that of his former aides and colleagues—may continue to harm public health, even in the event of an indictment. Read more » ([link removed])


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Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook argues that federal courts have wrongly upheld “sensitive place” gun bans based on a mistaken reading of historical firearm regulations, and says these rulings should be overturned. Read more » ([link removed])


** La Prensa (in Spanish) ([link removed])
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Pedro Corzo, speaker in our “Cuba’s Path to Freedom: A Blueprint for a Post-Communist Transition” held on 4/20, writes about the Independent Institute’s role in advancing liberty across Latin America. Read more » ([link removed])


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** Unsung Heroes of the Market ([link removed])
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** The 24 Underrated Economists You Need to Know ([link removed])
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You’ve heard of Adam Smith and Milton Friedman. But the economists whose quiet brilliance has kept the free market running? You don’t see them on book covers—until now.
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