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These Mayors Understand How to Run a City
Armed with common sense policies, three urban leaders are fighting a patient battle against chaos.

Causes Tending to Undermine a Democratic Republic
Commentary on de Tocqueville: Vol. One, Part Two, Chapter Nine
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Brains Versus Brawn: Ordinal Rank Effects in Job Training
Is it better to be a big fish in a small pond or a small fish in a big pond?

Dynamism and Stagnation: An Outlook
Flexibility and responsiveness are particularly important during periods of shock.

What is an Establishment of Religion? And What Does Disestablishment Require?
Vincent Phillip Muñoz reviews a new book about the Establishment Clause.

National Poll from Civitas Institute: Trump Victory Driven by Voters Who Reject Status Quo
The poll asked 1,200 Americans an array of questions about how things are going in America.

Recent Patterns of New Business Creation
The pandemic surge of new business entries highlights American entrepreneurial dynamism.


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