A Georgia judge has ruled that the First Amendment generally does not protect the actions of defendants alleged to have attempted to overturn the state’s presidential vote in the 2020 election.
https://www.cato.org/blog/update-does-first-amendment-bar-january-6-prosecutions
Is President Joe Biden more interested in fighting climate change or in sheltering domestic industries from foreign competition? We will find out not too long from now.
https://www.cato.org/blog/no-sunset-sight-solar-protectionism
Thirty years after its foundation, the World Trade Organization continues to serve a vital role in the global economy. And that’s worth celebrating.
When former classroom teacher Nicolette Siebert wanted a different learning environment for her son, she created The Grove Christian Co‐op near Jacksonville.
https://www.cato.org/blog/friday-feature-grove-christian-co-op
Hopefully, the net neutrality controversy will be retired—by courts or by Congress—before it does much damage to the Internet services and infrastructure sectors and before it enters a fourth...
https://www.cato.org/blog/internet-regulation-back-fcc-refuses-retire-net-neutrality-rules
Sen. Marco Rubio (R‑FL) took to X (formerly Twitter) to address criticisms—including from the Cato Institute’s Colin Grabow—of recent opinion pieces he penned calling for the expanded use...
https://www.cato.org/blog/response-senator-rubio-industrial-policy
The public library seems so intrinsically good that it should be beyond criticism. But like any institution that consumes millions of tax dollars, public libraries should not be free from scrutin...
https://www.cato.org/blog/its-time-take-hard-look-public-libraries
The United States cannot afford to continue recklessly high levels of deficit spending given our current fiscal trajectory. A baseline change that accurately reflects the nature of emergency spen...
https://www.cato.org/blog/emergency-spending-distorts-budget-baseline
Dr. Kenny’s article breaks with libertarian principles (and textbook insights from Pigouvian economics) by endorsing the goal of “net zero” CO2 emissions and embracing a set of global inter...
https://www.cato.org/blog/different-perspective-climate-change-globalization
The optimal tax rate is far below the top of the Laffer Curve. Policymakers should keep tax rates as low as possible for all Americans, regardless of income level.
https://www.cato.org/blog/top-tax-rates-are-already-wrong-side-laffer-curve-least-10-states
American consumers have the constitutional right to choose the speech platform of their choice, even if it is a choice that unnerves the national security apparatus and congressional China hawks.
In sum, the proposed regulations are unfair, badly designed, and lack legal authorization. They would further distort an already badly designed student loan system. Unfortunately, the courts are ...
https://www.cato.org/blog/bidens-newest-folly-student-loan-forgiveness
In a ruling issued on April 17, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued a decision that could unravel the very viability of social media company business models.
If individuals want to support a “progressive” NPR through charitable contributions, that’s fine. But don’t force taxpayers to help foot the bill.
https://www.cato.org/blog/npr-should-not-be-subsidized-taxpayers
In the first edition of Free Society, the Cato Institute’s new quarterly magazine, we dove into VinFast’s plans for the factory, why North Carolina officials handed out a $1.2 billion incenti...
https://www.cato.org/blog/north-carolinas-12-billion-bet-ev-startup-vinfast-hits-roadblock
The widespread suppression of speech under the guise of protecting democracy, society, or the government goes hand in hand with rising authoritarianism, government abuse, and human suffering.
Casualty aversion may be greater than in the post‐Vietnam period. For example, there likely will be little support for extended bombing raids or for regime‐changing military actions. An...
https://www.cato.org/blog/return-us-casualty-aversion-9/11-wars-aberrations
Unless surveillance reformers change their approach (i.e., shift from a nonprofit‐based advocacy and public education effort to a method with more political punch), the results may be the sa...
https://www.cato.org/blog/fisa-fight-final-score-surveillance-state-1-bill-rights-0
So take this day to reflect on the achievements of this remarkable system of limited government and free markets—the best system on earth.
Bogus claims of widespread voter fraud, even when they do not stoke hatred and fear of the foreign‐born, are grossly irresponsible.
https://www.cato.org/blog/no-illegal-alien-voting-isnt-swaying-federal-elections
Citizen journalists on YouTube and other platforms may be able to replace local newspapers, providing citizens with a new source of government accountability.
https://www.cato.org/blog/dolton-illinois-governance-crisis-has-wider-implications
In 2022, a small majority of Colombian voters acted against their better judgment and allowed Petro to hold power. A large majority is now firmly opposed to his government. The question is whethe...
https://www.cato.org/blog/colombia-faces-its-hour-danger-under-petro
President Milei and leading liberals from around the world will come together to discuss specific policy reforms to limit power and expand individual liberty.
https://www.cato.org/blog/cato-conference-argentina-president-milei-leading-classical-liberals
Florida’s robust school choice landscape helps schools like Holy Family Catholic School meet the academic needs each individual student.
https://www.cato.org/blog/friday-feature-holy-family-catholic-school
Here are three economic arguments I present in my new policy analysis for why policymakers should reduce deficits now, even if a fiscal crisis doesn’t appear imminent.