Issues
Politics, Social Theory, and SETI
What can the search for extraterrestrial intelligence tell us about societies on earth?
Do Economic Sanctions Work?
A panel of experts considers the effectiveness of economic sanctions policy.
Religion in the Public Sphere
Separation of church and state: How far should it go? A panel discussion hosted by the Cato Institute.
Patents and Public Choice
Public choice economics warns that our patent system may be rewarding special interests, not fostering innovation.
Visual Persuasion and Politics
What is the proper role of visual persuasion in politics? Four cultural critics discuss the role of the visual in our democratic process.
The Snowden Files: One Year Later
Invited contributors debate the implications of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks.
The State, the Clan, and Individual Liberty
The strong state isn't the only thing that can destroy individual liberty.
Judical Activism and Individual Liberty
A discussion about judicial activism, liberty, democracy, and their relationships in the American legal system.
Are Judicial Nominations Broken? How Should We Fix Them?
Many charge that the U.S. federal judicial nomination process is broken. Experts debate whether this is so and what to do about it.