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Public policy research and education boldly advancing peaceful, prosperous, and free societies grounded in a commitment to human worth and dignity.

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For 40 years, the Independent Institute has advanced bold ideas, fearless inquiry, and principled solutions in defense of liberty. From its beginnings as the original “garage think tank” near Silicon Valley to becoming a leading voice on economics, constitutional governance,
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Private Property, Liberalism, and Human Flourishing: News Article - Independent Institute
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Private property is more than an economic concept. It underpins markets, protects individual freedom, strengthens civil society, and creates the conditions for human flourishing. Without secure property rights, prosperity, liberty, and voluntary cooperation become difficult to
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What JFK Knew about Diplomacy that Modern Leaders Have Forgotten: News Article - Independent...
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In 1963, President Kennedy argued that lasting peace requires diplomacy, not just military strength. As arms-control agreements disappear and nuclear arsenals grow, his message remains relevant: war is not inevitable, and diplomacy is not weakness. | @Abigail_R_Hall
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No Second Amendment Protection for Heroin Trafficker: News Article - Independent Institute
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A federal appeals court has ruled that convicted drug traffickers can be barred from possessing firearms under the Second Amendment, citing a historical tradition of disarming dangerous individuals. The decision highlights ongoing debates over gun rights, public safety, and the
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America’s War on Men: News Article - Independent Institute
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Men are working less, attending college at lower rates, living shorter lives, and facing higher rates of suicide. What do these trends tell us about the challenges facing men in America today? | Richard Vedder
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America’s War on Men: News Article - Independent Institute
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Are men falling behind? Declining labor force participation, lower college enrollment, shorter life expectancy, and rising suicide rates have fueled a growing debate about whether modern institutions are serving men as well as they once did. | Richard Vedder
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Is the modern Supreme Court actually becoming… less political? In Scott’s conversation with @MollieZHeminway, she makes a compelling argument that today’s Court is moving power away from unelected judges and back toward democratic decision-making. Mollie explains that six
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The War in Iran Is Coming for Insulin Markets: News Article - Independent Institute
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