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Think libertarians and conservatives are the same? Think again. Our interns will debate Heritage interns on the policy issues that divide these distinct philosophies. Tune in for a battle of ideas!

As kids head back to school, here's the sobering reality: School spending has more than doubled since 1970, but academic achievement has flatlined. Our students deserve better than throwing money at a broken system. 🎒📊 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/giR9hASN

Congress let go of its power and the presidency grabbed it. To restore the Constitution’s balance, lawmakers must want their jobs back. We need a legislature that leads, not one that shrinks.

Congress handed its tariff powers to the executive branch. Now, one person can impose sweeping trade restrictions without oversight. Join Rep. Suzan DelBene (D‑WA) and Scott Lincicome for a fireside chat on unchecked executive tariff powers and how Congress can reclaim its constitutional authority. Details & registration:

📣 Big news: We just launched a brand new podcast! 🎙️ “The Teacher’s Sphere," hosted by our content development specialist, Kobi Nelson, amplifies the voices of educators using Sphere’s lessons and PD to foster civil discourse in their classrooms. In this first episode, Kobi speaks with Sarah Lane, Sphere's Engagement Specialist and a former educator, about a comprehensive toolkit she developed to help administrators, instructional coaches, and department chairs support teachers in facilitating meaningful classroom discussions. 🔗 Listen to Episode 1 here: https://lnkd.in/gJ-v7-2S

The Trump administration's feckless mass deportation policy consists of three pillars👇

A 50% tariff on copper imports will mean higher prices for American consumers, weaker US manufacturers and homebuilders, and fewer choices too. Watch the whole interview with Scott Lincicome here: https://lnkd.in/evUgiP6n

The Jones Act: 100-year-old protectionism that promised to strengthen American shipping. Instead: collapsed shipbuilding, declining fleet, mariner shortage—all while failing America's islands and our national security. This policy forum will feature Representative Ed Case (D‑HI) and Representative James Moylan (R‑GU) along with the Cato Institute’s Colin Grabow to discuss the Jones Act’s broader economic costs, national security, and possible reforms. Details & registration:

As states start billing energy producers for climate damages, one question matters: Did climate change cause that storm or fire? David Kemp explores how science and advocacy blur in this new legal frontier. Read the full story in Regulation:

This Crypto Week, Nick Anthony has a warning: Central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, aren't just digital dollars; they're government surveillance in your wallet. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKrZSFCd Get Nick's book on CBDCs: https://lnkd.in/gHrvud_K