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Globalization Is about People, Not Governments
Populist calls for the “death of globalization” ignore not only the practical and moral benefits of open markets but also their fundamental humanity.
Liberty at Home, Restraint Abroad: A Realist Approach to Foreign Policy
The United States should embrace its unique geopolitical blessings and let realism and restraint guide American foreign policy.
In This Issue
Marijuana Prohibition’s Long Demise
Bad federal policy is endangering state-authorized cannabis markets while hindering research.
“A Brand-New Belief System”: Matt Taibbi on How the Trump Era Changed Media’s Free Speech Stance
From the Twitter Files to unexpected IRS visits, investigative journalist Matt Taibbi warns of the precarious state of First Amendment rights.
A Legacy of Liberty: Robert Levy Leaves His Mark on Libertarianism
From tobacco settlements to Second Amendment rights, Robert Levy has helped advance libertarian principles and defend the Constitution on pivotal issues.
Freedom to Farm: Lessons from New Zealand
Farmers in New Zealand thrive without the subsidies, tax incentives, tariffs, and other measures that distort the agriculture industry worldwide. US lawmakers should take note as the Farm Bill’s expiration nears.
The Institutionalization of Racism: Contemporary DEI’s Effect on Higher Education
Cato Institute research fellow Erec Smith, a rhetoric professor and former diversity trainer, argued in recent congressional testimony that contemporary diversity, equity, and inclusion programs perpetuate the very racism that they are supposed to be fighting against.
Cato’s Most-Viewed Web Pages (and Why They Matter)
Cato’s website is a one-stop shop for a range of policy analyses, op-eds, event livestreams, and blog posts that offer libertarian solutions to our most vexing problems. Check out our biggest hits from the past year.
Forced Choices: How Joe Harrison’s Life Experiences Shaped His Libertarian Philosophy
Last Word: You’re Wrong about Capitalism
All civil virtue and happiness, every moral excellency, all politeness, all good arts and sciences, are produced by liberty.
John Trenchard
and Thomas Gordon