Principles of Liberty
Liberty vs. the Leviathan: Banning Diesel Exports Won’t Lower Your Fuel Bill — It’ll Raise It
Diesel prices have gotten out of hand. Every trucker, farmer, and small business owner in Louisiana feels [...]
Read moreTwo Constitutions, Two Very Different Bets on the American People
This Constitution Day, it’s worth sitting with a simple contrast. The U.S. Constitution runs about [...]
Read morePELICAN INSTITUTE: Summer 2026 Economic Report
Louisiana’s comeback is real. Finishing it is the harder part.
Read moreLiberty vs. the (Labor) Leviathan: The Unions Standing Between You and a Post Office That Works
Last month, postal workers lined the streets outside branches from Miami to Richmond to a stretch of [...]
Read more250 Years On: What We Owe This Moment
Raise a glass to freedom, something they can never take away. My favorite song from Hamilton has been [...]
Read moreBeyond the Yard Signs: Looking for Principled Policy in Louisiana Candidates
Numerous political races are currently underway in Louisiana, which can be both exciting and overwhelming [...]
Read morePresidents’ Day: Two and a Half Centuries of Leadership—and the Limits That Sustain It
This year, Louisianans observe two holidays on the same day—celebrating Lundi Gras with their communities [...]
Read moreOn 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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