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A public policy research organization dedicated to individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.
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New Issue Alert: Free Society is here!.From the fight for school choice to the moral case for free trade—and a powerful call for Congress to reclaim its constitutional role—this summer’s issue brings the boldest thinking on liberty, innovation, and American renewal. Don’t miss
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Argentina's monthly inflation dropped to 1.5%, the lowest in 5+ years, and growth is back. Instead of relying on stimulus packages & price controls, President Milei is showing the power of reducing spending and unleashing free markets.
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Americans are better off today not because of tariffs or subsidies, but because of free trade and global competition. 🌎.Thanks to open markets, we work less to afford more. That’s the power of falling time prices: more abundance for everyone, especially the poor.
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Americans are being sunburned by bureaucracy ☀️.Europeans use modern UVA filters like bemotrizinol, but we can’t because the FDA’s outdated approval process delays access for decades. @Dr4Liberty has the full story:
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More insights from The Cato Institute’s 2025 4th of July National Survey:
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Why did the American colonies declare independence from Britain in 1776?.
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53% of Americans don't know why the US declared independence from Britain in 1776. 54% of Americans know that only Congress can declare war. 35% don’t know there are three branches of government. 54% don’t know that the Supreme Court has final say over presidential actions.
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Read more from the Cato Institute’s 2025 4th of July National Survey:
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Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸.This Independence Day, Americans are reflecting on our founding ideals and where we stand today.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes a federal school choice program, but expanding DC's control over education isn't the answer. If we want real educational freedom, we have to keep it at the state level where parents have actual power, explains @ColleenHroncich:
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RT @adamnmichel: The One Big Beautiful Bill:.✅ Is pro-growth.❌ Won’t pay for itself.✅ Includes permanent expensing & lower rates.❌ Adds com….
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RT @David_J_Bier: The One Big Beautiful Bill will transform America into a papers please police state, shrink our economy, make us poorer,….
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The “One Big Beautiful Bill” is anything but beautiful when it comes to fiscal responsibility. It’s a likely $6 trillion price tag once you account for interest costs, inevitable extensions, and the fiscal fallout of immigration crackdowns.👇
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RT @CatoFP: "In ordering military strikes against the Iranian nuclear program, President Trump has shown that his claim to be a grand-strat….
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RT @EconWithNick: Curious about the Bank Secrecy Act? Or maybe just curious about what @norbertjmichel and I talk about all day at Cato?. T….
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Will age-verification laws protect kids, or erode your privacy and free speech?.Following the Supreme Court's decision in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, @Thomas_A_Berry, @GDufault, @arielfoxjohnson, and @jrhuddles will explore the legal, tech, and ethical implications.
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RT @LettDominik: The "One Big Beautiful Bill" would put the US on a fast track to fiscal decline. Most likely, the bill will add a staggeri….
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Calls to fight misinformation often start with good intentions, but quickly drift into subjective definitions, politicized enforcement, and censorship. David Inserra shows how protecting speech is not the problem, but the solution:
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