Principles of Liberty
On Lincoln’s Birthday, Remember the Right to Rise
As Americans, we remember the great leaders of our country and reflect on their contributions to our [...]
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Liberty vs. the Leviathan: Price Controls Never Work, Even Ones Proposed by Conservatives
Credit card interest rates can feel punishing. When cash gets tight, many American families turn to [...]
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The American Dream: Still a Reality?
The idea of the American Dream has become central to our national identity, drawing from the writings of [...]
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Louisiana’s 2025 Comeback Agenda: A Year in Review
As 2025 ends, the Pelican Institute assesses Louisiana’s progress on its Comeback Agenda, a blueprint for [...]
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Restoring the Ties that Bind: America Needs Strong Civil Society
At the core of all America’s great progress and achievements lies civil society, a fundamental yet often [...]
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Escape the Partisan & Populist Traps: Why Free Markets and Limited Government Are Your Antidote to Political Frustration
Take the Quiz! In an era where partisan shouting matches dominate headlines and populist promises echo [...]
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Federalism: Empowering Louisiana to be Louisiana
There’s nowhere else in the world like Louisiana. From Cajun and Creole traditions to world-famous [...]
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The Perils of Populism: A Free Market Warning for Louisiana
In an era where political rhetoric often pits the “little guy” against the “big guy,” populism has [...]
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What Is the Free Market, Anyway?
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman (1912-2006) argued that the philosophy of the free market [...]
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