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Tariffs, Surveillance, the Constitution, & More

September 5, 2026
Senior Fellow and David J. Theroux Chair Phillip W. Magness discusses escalating U.S. trade tensions, tariff policy, consumer costs, and the broader impact on America’s economy and global relationships.

Flock Sells Fear. Government Buys Power. Citizens Lose.

Senior Fellow Abigail R. Hall argues it’s not up to citizens to prove they’re worthy of freedom.

A Republic, If You Can Keep It

Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr., reminds readers that September marks the 239th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution—and explains how we can return to its original meaning.

California’s Tire Efficiency Rules Put Government in the Driver’s Seat

Policy Fellow K. Lloyd Billingsley calls out California’s unelected energy regulators on their promise to enact “big savings” from their new tire standards.

MORE MEDIA ATTENTION

Archedelia Substack: The Fate of Liberty in the American Experiment

Future of Freedom Research Fellow Matthew B. Crawford praises the special 250th anniversary edition of The Independent Review. Read more »

PODCAST

Security Dilemma: From FISA to Flock: Post-9/11 Surveillance in America

Senior Fellow Abigail R. Hall Abby discusses the post-9/11 growth of the surveillance state. Listen now »

PODCAST

Dad Saves America: The Jason Arday Scandal Is White Guilt on Steroids

Independent Institute’s 2006 event with Shelby Steele, titled “Is White Guilt Destroying the Promise of Civil Rights?,” is discussed. Listen now »

The Epoch Times: Florida’s New Communism Education Mandate Reaches Classrooms This Year

Independent Institute’s History of Communism Curriculum is praised. Read more »

The American Spectator: Anne Schuchat: The CDC’s ‘Anthony Fauci’

Policy Fellow K. Lloyd Billingsley argues many more health officials should be brought before Congress to answer for their Covid policies. Read more »

PODCAST

Center for New Liberalism: Why does JD Vance Hate Consumers?

Senior Fellow Phillip W. Magness explains why why J. D. Vance thinks the concept of GDP is fake, why he’s skeptical that consumers having a lot of affordable goods is a good thing, and why the Right more broadly is turning to “post-liberal” economics. Listen now »

VIDEO

The Tennessee Informer: The First Amendment: What Did the Founders REALLY Mean?

Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr., breaks down the real meaning of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press. Watch now »

VIDEO

McCausland College of Arts and Sciences: Forging Democracy: The 1776 South Carolina Constitution and its Enduring Impact

Research Fellow William J. Watkins, Jr., is a panelist at this event commemorating the 250th anniversary of the 1776 South Carolina Constitution. Watch now »

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