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The Triumph of Fear: Domestic Surveillance and Political Repression from McKinley Through Eisenhower
The September 6, 1901, assassination of President William McKinley by self-professed anarchist Leon Czolgosz triggered a nationwide political backlas…
1 year, 1 month ago
Raised to Obey: The Rise and Spread of Mass Education
We tend to think of public education as a ladder of opportunity—a system that ensures that no matter a child’s economic circumstances, they will get …
1 year, 1 month ago
Competencies in Civil Discourse Ep. 3
Competencies in Civil Discourse, a series on the effectiveness of civil discourse and the skills it requires, will feature an interview with Ian Rowe…
1 year, 1 month ago
Empowerment and Progress: The Role of Economics in Uplifting Women
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Sphere Education Initiatives! In this webinar, we will explore the intersection of economics and women’s empower…
1 year, 1 month ago
Policing White Supremacy: The Enemy Within
Somewhere between the tendency to see everything through the lens of race and racial oppression and the tendency to dismiss those dynamics altogether…
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The Troublemaker How Jimmy Lai Became a Billionaire, Hong Kong’s Greatest Dissident, and China’s Most Feared Critic
Jimmy Lai became China’s most prominent political prisoner when he was arrested and convicted on trumped-up charges after Hong Kong imposed its draco…
1 year, 2 months ago
Cato Club Connects March 10, 2025
Gene and Clark will discuss the Trump administration’s actions since the inauguration—including executive orders, the Department of Government Effici…
1 year, 2 months ago
Social Media and Youth Mental Health: A Civic Learning Week Conversation
In recent years, calls to limit, regulate, or ban social media platforms have escalated from all corners of the political spectrum. These concerns ha…
1 year, 2 months ago
Common Law Liberalism: A New Theory of the Libertarian Society
In conventional political debate—particularly in Washington, DC—“law” is understood as top-down legislation: rules consciously designed and imposed b…
1 year, 2 months ago
Internship Insights: Showing Initiative - Panel 2
Are you ready to secure your dream internship by showing more than just qualifications? Want to demonstrate your ability to take initiative, think in…
1 year, 2 months ago