You may have noticed an updated look on our website and social media channels this week. As we celebrate Independent Institute’s 40th anniversary, we are proud to unveil a new logo that honors our history!

For forty years, our mission has been to boldly promote peaceful, prosperous, and free societies that uphold the values of human worth and dignity. Our newly refreshed look features our lighthouse symbol, which serves not only as a metaphorical beacon of guidance but is also inspired by Ronald Coase’s famous essay, “The Lighthouse in Economics.” This week’s articles are written in that spirit—this week and every week.

Regarding foreign policy, Ivan Eland writes about Trump’s aggressive gesturing towards Denmark, and Chris Motia reminds us what is at stake during the turbulent unrest in Iran.

Allen Gindler offers a timely review of the first year of Trump’s second term, assessing the administration’s impact so far.

I offer two pieces: the first discusses critical security vulnerabilities in a specific type of police camera, and the second covers the history of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Jane Shaw Stroup analyzes the “publish or perish” mentality in academia, highlighting the resulting surge in retractions.

In a pair of articles, Scott Beyer explains that market forces, not central planning, are the reason televisions have become so affordable. He also argues that vandalism is a symptom of a broader cultural hostility toward business in America.

Enjoy.

Jonathan Hofer
Managing Editor