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May 30, 2026
Senior Fellow Judy Shelton argues we need to abandon the Keynesian idea that economic growth is inflationary.

Is the U.S. Capable of Being Cautious About Foreign Interventions?
Senior Fellow Ivan Eland points out that Americans are exhausted by foreign entanglements with unclear—or absent—objectives.

Interstate Migration, Not Congress, Makes Housing Affordable
Senior Fellow Benjamin Powell writes Congress is likely to do little to improve America’s housing affordability—but interstate competition might do the trick.

Stablecoins Won’t Save Us From Fiscal Folly
Senior Fellow Alexander William Salter warns we need spending restraint and a credible commitment to sustainable budgets—not flashy stopgaps for enduring structural problems.

Free Speech Rights
Senior Fellow Williamson Evers corrects The New York Times in his letter to the editor, clarifying that wealthy donors exercise their free speech through generosity.

MORE MEDIA ATTENTION

The Wall Street Journal

Senior Fellow Judy Shelton explains how Kevin Warsh can tame inflation without higher rates. Read more »

Radio Free Hillsdale Hour

Chairman and CEO Mary L.G. Theroux talks about working toward practical solutions to the homelessness crisis. Read more »

Reason

Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook explains why Virginia’s recent “assault weaons” ban is unconstitutional. Read more »

The Center Square

Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness is quoted in this piece predicting the consequences of tariff negotiations. Read more »

The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal

Senior Fellow Richard K. Vedder reveals how even the most elite schools must cut staff due to wasteful practices and low enrollment. Read more »

World Net Daily

Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook’s work is cited in this piece on the origins of the Second Amendment. Read more »

Reason

Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness debunks the idea that America was founded by “tariff men.” Read more »

International Economic Law and Policy Blog

Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness, with co-author Stan Veuger, explains the role of GATT Article XII in interpreting and applying Section 122. Read more »

The College Fix

Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook weighs in on campus firearms carry laws, warning criminals do not obey “gun-free” zones. Read more »

Benzinga

Senior Fellow Judy Shelton is quoted pushing back on Keynesian economics. Read more »

VIDEO

Promethean Updates

Senior Fellow Judy Shelton is featured in this video critiquing the Fed. Watch now »

Dr. Robert Malone Substack

Retired Senior Fellow Robert Higgs is quoted by Dr. Robert Malone, mRNA pioneer, about the ratchet effect as demonstrated during the Covid pandemic. Read more »

Daily Caller News Foundation

Senior Fellow Stephen Halbrook is quoted on rollbacks of regulations for “sporting arms.” Read more »

The American Spectator

Policy Fellow K. Lloyd Billingsley critiques California’s political candidates for ignoring the powerful agencies that operate beyond the reach of the voters. Read more »

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