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Reigniting our Capacity for Self-Government

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Where and why do Americans flourish?

Home is one of the deepest human needs. Roger Scruton called it the place where we find “protection and love,” and that idea is not only part of this issue but a recurring theme at American Habits. The obvious point is that we are more likely to fight for and defend the communities in which […]

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Roberto Gonzalez on Miami-Dade’s future

Miami-Dade Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez has quickly emerged as a prominent voice on public safety, housing, and quality-of-life issues in one of the country’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas. Born in Guatemala and raised in Miami after immigrating legally with his parents, Gonzalez brings a personal perspective to debates over immigration, governance, and opportunity. Since taking office, he […]

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Geographic mobility: Its promises and discontents

Human Happiness and Place Quarterly Themes

Ed McBroom on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the fight for local control

Human Happiness and Place Quarterly Themes

Mark Wright on faith, economic growth, and Louisiana’s future

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The Federalism Beat

Virginia, redistricting, and federalism

The courage to defend the Declaration

How the federal regulatory state keeps expanding at the expense of democracy
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Stay informed about efforts to rebuild the proper structures of government and push back on schemes intent on centralizing our American experiment. The enduring principles of our Constitution are simple: Restraints are meant to be placed on the government and not the people.

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Local communities matter and a sense of home is vital for strengthening our Republic.

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Washington is broken and self-government never looked better.

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