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Are the Good Times Over?

by Michael J. Boskinvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Don’t settle for a “new normal” of sluggish growth—not when information technology is just beginning to bloom.

U.S. Capitol as weather vane

Where the Business Climate Is Fair and Warming

by Edward Paul Lazearvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

States that are friendly to business are climbing out of recession more quickly than those that aren’t.

Reach for 4% Growth

by John H. Cochrane via Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Make a clean sweep in taxes, regulation, and investment, and the economy will leave stagnation in the dust.

Bernie Sanders’ Sneakers

by Richard A. Epsteinvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The socialist candidate thinks the free market forces Americans to choose between shoes and food. For all he’s learned about the failure of central planning, the twentieth century might as well never have happened.

Kelo, Ten Years On

by Richard A. Epsteinvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The notorious eminent-domain ruling still provokes outrage and legal confusion.

Pill of Great Price

by David R. Hendersonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

As Sovaldi demonstrates, even a very expensive new drug can save money. A prescription for strong patents and less government price-fixing.

The Terrorist’s Apprentice

by Mark Harrisonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

HELP WANTED: Must be zealous, willing to travel. Benefits to die for.

Secrets in a Transparent World

by Jack Goldsmithvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Hoover fellow Jack Goldsmith urges the intelligence community to accept a few leaks, earn some credibility, and let in the sunshine.

Snowden Shrugged

by Benjamin Wittesvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

If the NSA had done what Chinese hackers did—steal millions of Americans’ dossiers—privacy advocates would be up in arms.

Deterrence Has to Be Lethal

by Lieutenant Colonel Enrique Otivia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Cyberwar is real war, which means strategists must develop ways to punish—and yes, to kill—those who wage it.

North Star Rising

by Admiral Gary Rougheadvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The Arctic is the world’s new frontier for resources, shipping, and security. We need to stake our claim.

The Golden Tipping Point

by Carson Brunovia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The lack of housing threatens to take the shine off California’s economy. And where is opposition to new construction strongest? Not in conservative areas.

It Didn’t Happen Here

by Carol Galantevia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

It was all spelled out in 1982: a plan to save water, streamline zoning, build homes, and cut construction costs. This was California’s road not taken, and it could still make all the difference.

Readiness Isn’t Optional

by Chester E. Finn Jr.via Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

New tests can show parents whether their kids are on track. Will the states give them the results straight?

Mired in Social Poverty

by Michael J. Petrillivia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Poor schools need more than money. They need social capital.

Freedom’s Creative Clamor

by Victor Davis Hansonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Free speech has given us cranks, crazies, alarmists—and some of history’s best ideas. Why we must defend this most basic of rights.

A Very Cozy Duopoly

by Larry Diamondvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

One unaccountable gatekeeper—the Commission on Presidential Debates—still bars the door to third-party candidates.

“You Built Your Own Monument”

by General Jim Mattisvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

General James Mattis speaks to his fellow vets.

Speaking Too Softly

by Thomas Donnellyvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

A case for keeping Teddy Roosevelt’s big stick: overwhelming military force.

What Leninism Cost Russia

featuring Robert Servicevia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Hoover fellow Robert Service is a leading scholar of the Soviet icon’s “dangerous genius,” whose legacy still damages Russia today.

Another Russia Will Rise

by Timothy Garton Ashvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Vladimir Putin is only mortal. Soon enough he will have to give way to others—who will lead Russia out of its imperial afterlife and into the modern world.

Will Japan and China Ever Make Up?

by Emily S. Chenvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The problem is never whether a particular apology is “enough.” The problem in both countries is domestic politics.

Let My Conscience Be Your Guide

by David Davenportvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Are eternal truths subject to the approval of nine justices? Pondering the right to live as if God mattered.

“It’s Not About You . . . ”

by Clifton B. Parkerfeaturing William Damonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Hoover fellow Bill Damon wants young people to find purpose and meaning—not just for themselves but for our democracy.

Long Live Magna Carta!

by Clint Bolickvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Democracies’ great debt to the Great Charter. (America’s may be the greatest.)

Seeds of Liberty

by Jeremy Cattovia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

In this messy, ephemeral contract, the West awoke to individual rights.

Faith in Our Fathers

by James W. Ceaservia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The Great Charter inspired America to create a founding document—and established the very idea of “founders.”

Fouad’s Way

by Samuel Tadrosvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The late Hoover fellow made it his life’s work to teach the United States and the Arab world about each other.

Sub-standardized Testing

by Peter Berkowitzvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The College Board wants to ensure that students learn about America only at its worst.

Bridge of Spies

by Jean McElwee Cannonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The Hoover Archives holds the papers of James Donovan, the key figure in a celebrated Cold War spy swap. Now a new Steven Spielberg film, starring Tom Hanks as Donovan, tells Donovan’s story.

On the Cover

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Friday, October 16, 2015

On the cover.

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Friday, October 2, 2015

2015 No. 4

by Michael J. Boskin Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Friday, October 16, 2015
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by John H. Cochrane Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Friday, October 16, 2015
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by David R. Henderson Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Mark Harrison Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Jack Goldsmith Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Benjamin Wittes Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Lieutenant Colonel Enrique Oti Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Admiral Gary Roughead Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Carson Bruno Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Carol Galante Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Chester E. Finn Jr. Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Michael J. Petrilli Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Victor Davis Hanson Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Larry Diamond Friday, October 16, 2015
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by General Jim Mattis Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Thomas Donnelly Friday, October 16, 2015
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featuring Robert Service Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Timothy Garton Ash Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Emily S. Chen Friday, October 16, 2015
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by David Davenport Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Clifton B. Parker featuring William Damon Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Clint Bolick Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Jeremy Catto Friday, October 16, 2015
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by James W. Ceaser Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Samuel Tadros Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Peter Berkowitz Friday, October 16, 2015
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by Jean McElwee Cannon Friday, October 16, 2015
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Friday, October 16, 2015
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Monday, July 6, 2015

2015 No. 3

by Charles Hill Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Christina Pazzanese featuring Jessica Stern Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Jane Harman, Jack Goldsmith Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Amy Zegart Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Kimberly Kagan Friday, June 19, 2015
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by George P. Shultz, Henry A. Kissinger Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Abbas Milani Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Josef Joffe Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Thomas E. MaCurdy Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Terry Anderson Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Henry I. Miller Friday, June 19, 2015
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by James Huffman Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Victor Davis Hanson Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Clifton B. Parker featuring Caroline M. Hoxby Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Michael J. Petrilli Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Bruce Thornton Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Larry Diamond Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Amy Zegart Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Michael J. Boskin Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Stephen Kotkin Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Victor Davis Hanson Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Mark Harrison Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Sam Rebo, Norman M. Naimark Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Peter M. Robinson Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Thomas Sowell Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Joseph Epstein featuring Shelby Steele Friday, June 19, 2015
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by Hsiao-ting Lin Friday, June 19, 2015
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Friday, June 19, 2015
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Thursday, April 9, 2015

2015 No. 2

by Charles Hill Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Reuel Marc Gerecht Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Victor Davis Hanson Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Colonel Joseph (Joe) Felter (ret.) Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Josef Joffe Monday, April 20, 2015
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by John B. Taylor Monday, April 20, 2015
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by John H. Cochrane Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Nick Gillespie Monday, April 20, 2015
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by John H. Cochrane Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Scott W. Atlas Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Charles Blahous Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Michael J. Boskin Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Bill Whalen Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Gary D. Libecap, Robert Glennon Monday, April 20, 2015
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by James Goodby Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Stephen D. Krasner Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Victor Davis Hanson Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Timothy Kane Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Colonel Michael Arnold Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Paul R. Gregory Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Peter M. Robinson Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Bertrand M. Patenaude Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Norman M. Naimark Monday, April 20, 2015
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by Samira Bozorgi Monday, April 20, 2015
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Monday, April 20, 2015
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2015 No. 1

by John B. Taylor Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Lee Ohanian, Edward Prescott Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Michael Spence Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by General Jim Mattis Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Peter Berkowitz Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Edward N. Luttwak Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Mark Moyar Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Scott W. Atlas Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Allan H. Meltzer Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Carson Bruno Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Chester E. Finn Jr. Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Michael J. Petrilli Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Edward Paul Lazear Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Terry Anderson, Daniel Botkin Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Richard A. Epstein Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Clifton B. Parker Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Andrew Roberts Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Yuri Yarim-Agaev Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Paul R. Gregory Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Amy Zegart Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Peter M. Robinson Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Tunku Varadarajan Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Thomas Sowell Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Niall Ferguson Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Timothy Garton Ash Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Mark Harrison Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Andrew Ferguson Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Vitaly Leonidovich Katayev Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Victor Davis Hanson Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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by Nicholas Siekierski Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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On the Cover

via Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

On the cover.

Bridge of Spies

by Jean McElwee Cannonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The Hoover Archives holds the papers of James Donovan, the key figure in a celebrated Cold War spy swap. Now a new Steven Spielberg film, starring Tom Hanks as Donovan, tells Donovan’s story.

Sub-standardized Testing

by Peter Berkowitzvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The College Board wants to ensure that students learn about America only at its worst.

Fouad’s Way

by Samuel Tadrosvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The late Hoover fellow made it his life’s work to teach the United States and the Arab world about each other.

Faith in Our Fathers

by James W. Ceaservia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The Great Charter inspired America to create a founding document—and established the very idea of “founders.”

Seeds of Liberty

by Jeremy Cattovia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

In this messy, ephemeral contract, the West awoke to individual rights.

Long Live Magna Carta!

by Clint Bolickvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Democracies’ great debt to the Great Charter. (America’s may be the greatest.)

“It’s Not About You . . . ”

by Clifton B. Parkerfeaturing William Damonvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Hoover fellow Bill Damon wants young people to find purpose and meaning—not just for themselves but for our democracy.

Let My Conscience Be Your Guide

by David Davenportvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

Are eternal truths subject to the approval of nine justices? Pondering the right to live as if God mattered.

Will Japan and China Ever Make Up?

by Emily S. Chenvia Hoover Digest
Friday, October 16, 2015

The problem is never whether a particular apology is “enough.” The problem in both countries is domestic politics.

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