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PELICAN 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Read moreLiberty 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 [...]
Read moreThe American Dream: Still a Reality?
The idea of the American Dream has become central to our national identity, drawing from the [...]
Read moreLouisiana’s 2025 Comeback Agenda: A Year in Review
As 2025 ends, the Pelican Institute assesses Louisiana’s progress on its Comeback Agenda, a [...]
Read moreRestoring 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 [...]
Read moreEscape 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 [...]
Read moreFederalism: Empowering Louisiana to be Louisiana
There’s nowhere else in the world like Louisiana. From Cajun and Creole traditions to world-famous [...]
Read moreThe 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 [...]
Read moreWhat Is the Free Market, Anyway?
Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman (1912-2006) argued that the philosophy of the free [...]
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