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Civitas Conversations features leading scholars, commentators, and thought leaders for in-depth discussions of the latest essays in Civitas Outlook—and the ideas behind them.

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We hope that these chapters inspire you to think more carefully, to question more honestly, and to recommit yourself to the responsibilities and the adventure of American citizenship.

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“Wars in Ukraine and Iran have exposed a dangerous reality: Decades of bureaucratic paralysis have left America unable to replenish its arsenal quickly enough to maintain its military edge.”

Read senior research fellow Arthur L. Herman’s latest for ‘The Free Press’:

America Can’t Build for War Anymore Wars in Ukraine and Iran have exposed a dangerous reality: Decades of bureaucratic paralysis have left America unable to replenish its arsenal quickly enough to maintain its military edge.

“This year should remind us not just of the idealism of the Founders, but also of the difficult choices that they (and we) faced in waging war.”


New from senior research fellow John Yoo on ‘National Review’: https://nationalreview.pulse.ly/9zsjqhqhww

"Our lead in space still provides a means to re-establish California’s fading hold as the epicenter of innovation and human progress."

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Grand strategy, the prodigious drinking habits of the Founding Fathers, and more on this episode of 3 Whisky Happy Hour.

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In this episode of ‘Civitas Conversations,’ James Allan joins host Richard Reinsch to discuss his recent ‘Civitas Outlook’ essay ‘Will Alberta Leave Canada?’ and the future of the Alberta secession movement.

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Alberta Leaving? Alberta is Canada’s Texas. Its voters are the country’s most conser...

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“Reducing inequality by making everyone poorer is not a victory for the poor.”

Read 'Civitas Outlook' contributing editor Veronique de Rugy’s latest for the 'Los Angeles Times':

Contributor: One economist's villainous blueprint to manage global poverty Thomas Piketty's ambitious plans for shrinking the workweek and capping the GDP of wealthy countries would hurt not just the billionaires but every American.