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Hoover Digest by topic: U.S. Legislature

August 13, 2012

The Court that Couldn't Say "Stop!"

At a crucial moment, the Roberts court blinked, setting back both the Constitution and any dreams of limited federal power. By John Yoo.

August 13, 2012

A New Grand Strategy

The greater Mideast is being transformed. Now the United States must transform its Mideast policy just as dramatically. By Charles Hill.

August 13, 2012

Bright Spots in Indian Country

Loosening the bonds of bureaucracy has helped tribes begin to escape dependency and pursue prosperity. By Terry L. Anderson.

April 6, 2012

Tragedy of the Commons, in Two Acts

Man with goats
Image credit: Taylor Jones

A classic parable of shared resources explains the woes besetting both the euro and U.S. debt. By Gary D. Libecap.

April 6, 2012

The Next Ten Years

Army Sergeant 1st Class Dominic MacDonald
Image credit: © Philadelphia Inquirer/Peter Tobia

Regardless of its standing in earlier years, Guantánamo now represents a model of due process in the war on terror. By Benjamin Wittes.

January 23, 2012

Profiles in Political Courage

Clarity of purpose is only half of a winning political strategy. The other half involves a clear understanding of the possible. By Peter Berkowitz.

January 23, 2012

This Time is Different

Paul Ryan
Image credit: © Newscom/Jeff Malet

Paul Ryan is a straight shooter, and health care is his target. An interview with Peter Robinson.

October 12, 2011

Eyes on Spies

Wanted posters
Image credit: U.S.A.F./Staff Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo

The 9/11 attacks were the clearest possible call for effective national intelligence. Why are we still waiting? By Amy B. Zegart.

October 12, 2011

Vote of Confidence

Another presidential season, another attempted end run around the Electoral College. Let’s be careful. Even now, it has its uses. By David Davenport.

October 12, 2011

Rigged to Re-Elect

Huffman reading to schoolchildren
Image credit: Photo courtesy of Leslie Spencer

Having to disclose small campaign contributions doesn’t make candidates accountable. It just makes dislodging incumbents even harder. By James Huffman.