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Tariffs on Trial | Independent Outlook 72
President Trump’s tariffs are extensive, complex, and unprecedented. Are they legal? A series of courts are about to decide, and the entire edifice of Trump's tariffs is hanging at the edge of legal …
Published on 2 hours ago
Ukraine Endgame, Redistricting Drama, etc. | Independent Outlook 71
Has President Trump set things up to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a decent end? Or is the peace puzzle falling apart? Closer to home, will President Trump’s push to redraw congressional districts…
Published on 10 hours ago
Trump Strikes Iran: Turning Point or Mistake?
When President Trump deployed America’s B-2 bombers to attack Fordow mountain and other nuclear sites in Iran, it marked a turning point in war, diplomacy, and American decision-making. And it raised…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Race, Liberty, and the Future of Meritocracy in America
Research Fellow Jonathan Bean and contributors from the updated edition of "Race & Liberty in America: The Essential Reader" gathered for a rigorous and thought-provoking conversation. They tackled c…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why Tariffs Are Toxic | Independent Outlook 70
What exactly are tariffs, and how do they work? How do they drive up prices? Are tariffs a way to protect the U.S. economy from hostile powers like the Communist Party of China? No, not really. Or a …
Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Executive Orders Galore! Birthright Citizenship, DEI, Energy, and More | Independent Outlook 69
Within minutes of his swearing in, President Donald Trump shot out of the starting gate with a burst of executive orders covering everything from immigration, to DEI, to energy, and more. Keeping up …
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
It Didn’t Have To Be This Bad: Southern California Firestorms | Independent Outlook 68
Californians will be in shock for a long time over the vast firestorms in Los Angeles. We don’t yet know what ignited each fire. But Santa Ana winds are a regular, predictable, feature of regional we…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The New Syria and Civil Liberties. Trump's Team | Independent Outlook 67
How will civil liberties survive Syria’s convulsions? Do Trump’s national security appointees form a coherent team? Why is healthcare taking the spotlight now…but in such a sick way? And what about T…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Judy Shelton: Money and Inflation in the New Trump Era
Is the upcoming new presidential era finally our opportunity to slay the beast of inflation, shrink federal spending, and stabilize the value of our currency? We talk with Judy Shelton, Senior Fellow…
Published on 9 months, 1 week ago
Election 2024: Policy Issues That Matter Most | Independent Outlook 66
In an election season, there are always personality issues, and everybody has personal favorites. But then there are policy issues—and there are a lot of big ones on the table for the 2024 election: …
Published on 10 months ago