Limited government
Presidents’ 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 [...]
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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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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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Louisiana Still Needs a Government Growth Limit
Limited government is a core American value that has empowered individuals to prosper across the nation. [...]
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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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Is Government Truly Limited in Louisiana?
In Louisiana and across the country, there’s a growing hunger for limited government, driven by the [...]
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Op-Ed: When Government Taxes Generosity, Everyone Loses
Louisiana families have always stepped up when neighbors need help. Whether it’s pulling together [...]
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