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David Boaz's Final Speech: "The Rise of Illiberalism in the Shadow of Liberal Triumph"

In a speech given in February, the late great libertarian intellectual leader made important points about the past, present, and future of liberty.

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Cato Institute President Peter Goettler on Why Trump is no Libertarian

He also explains how the same is true of the current leadership of the Libertarian Party.

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Green Card Process 'Utterly Failing' To Help Immigrants 'Pursue the American Dream in Lawful and Orderly Ways'

A new Cato Institute report reveals that just 3 percent of those who have applied for green cards will get permanent status in the U.S. in FY 2024.

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How Biden Can Alleviate Pressure on the Border by Making Legal Migration Easier

Cato Institute immigration policy expert David Bier explains how it can be done, in a NY Times op ed.

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Spanish Translation of "The Case Against Nationalism" Now Available

The Cato Institute has posted a Spanish-language version of the article I coauthored with Alex Nowrasteh.

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My New National Affairs Article on "The Case Against Nationalism"

Coauthored with Cato Institute scholar Alex Nowrasteh.

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Fix the Border Crisis by Making Legal Immigration Easier

Trying to block immigration by law just means that we’ll get it flowing around the law enforcers.

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My New USA Today Article on How Biden Can Ease Border Problems by More Fully Implementing His Own Plans to Make Legal Immigration Easier

The article is coauthored with David Bier of the Cato Institute.

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New Edition of "Freedom in the Fifty States"

The Cato Institute recently published the latest edition of its ranking of personal, economic, and overall freedom in the states.

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Cato Institute Call for Papers on Constitutional Protection for Economic Liberties

Winning submissions will be included in a symposium, and get a $2000 honorarium.

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Due Process Demands Stricter Standards for Restraining Orders That Negate Gun Rights

In an upcoming Supreme Court case, the Cato Institute argues that the "threadbare procedures" required by federal law provide inadequate protection for constitutional rights.

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Cato Institute Is Hiring A Research Fellow in the Center for Constitutional Studies

The Cato Institute is looking to hire a research fellow in the Center for Constitutional Studies. (I am an adjunct scholar at Cato, an unpaid position.) Here is the description: Cato's Robert A. Levy Center for Constitutional Studies is ground zero-for cutting-edge constitutional advocacy. Whether your passion is vindicating individual…

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Johan Norberg: How Sweden Defied Dire COVID Predictions

The attacks on Sweden's laissez faire approach were shortsighted, says the Cato Institute senior fellow.

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Some Drug Warriors Just Won't Concede Defeat

Harder law enforcement leads to harder drugs.

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Cato's Green Card Game Dramatizes the Incredible Difficulty of Legal Immigration

The game enables you to develop a would-be immigrant character with a wide range of possible characteristics and see whether you can get him or her admitted into the United States.

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Immigration Restrictions as Affirmative Action for Natives

Cato Institute immigration policy expert Alex Nowrasteh explains the close parallels between a policy most conservatives hate, and one most them reflexively support.

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On Independence Day, Find Common Ground Over Freedom

Pandemic policies, anti-terror efforts, and feuding factions erode Americans’ liberty.

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C-SPAN Video of Cato Institute Event on the Private Sponsorship Revolution in Immigration Policy

Participants included Prof. Adam Cox (NYU), David Bier (Cato), Kit Taintor (Welcome.US), and myself.

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Why Legal Immigration is Almost Impossible for the Vast Majority of those Who Want it

Cato Institute immigration policy expert David Bier outlines how the US immigration system bars the vast majority of potential migrants, much like Prohibition banned almost all uses of alcohol.

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Upcoming Cato Institute Event on the Private Sponsorship Revolution in Immigration Policy

Participants include Prof. Adam Cox (NYU), David Bier (Cato), Kit Taintor (Welcome.US), and myself.

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Some "Classified" Podcasts

Have a road trip coming up? Here are some podcasts I did for my book Classified.

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Free Immigration Is a Core American Value

Just consider the policies that the Founding Fathers embraced.

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Sentencing Commission Proposes Restricting Judges' Use of Acquitted Conduct

It may sound bizarre, but yes, you can be punished at sentencing for an offense you were acquitted of by a jury.

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Is It 'Treason' To Support Free Trade?

Shipping industry insiders floated a recommendation to charge critics of the Jones Act with treason, according to documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.

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A Compelling Summary of the Case Against Nationalism

Alex Nowrasteh of the Cato Institute provides what may be the best short summary of the evils of nationalism.

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