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State seeks to protect taxpayers from bargain-bin boondoggles
Everybody loves a bargain, but too often, so-called bargains morph into disappointing boondoggles. I’m reminded of when I was ...
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First steps, second terms: Trump and criminal justice reform
But First Step Act supporters portray the reforms as a delicate balance between fairness and public safety. R Street Institute Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties fellow Lisel Petis said people came ...
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State insurance crisis: Ricardo Lara emerges as an unsung hero
SACRAMENTO—An unsung hero is someone who takes noteworthy actions, but gets little credit for them. I can’t believe I’m ...
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Not every Trump move is authoritarian — focus on the real threats
Each day brings a new wave of controversy from the Trump White House, sparking dramatic headlines and deep alarm from some ...
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To slow overdose deaths, California needs more flexibility
In California, overdoses have been falling for about a year. It’s a ray of hope largely attributable to a complex web of public-health outreach, individual behavior change, and a willingness to find ...
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“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death”—For People Who Use Drugs, It’s Literal
Sunday, March 23, 2025 marks 250 years since Patrick Henry’s famous declaration. As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, R Street is celebrating our founding-era principles and how they ...
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Energy Policy: Liberty or Death
Sunday, March 23, 2025 marks 250 years since Patrick Henry’s famous declaration. As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, R Street is celebrating our founding-era principles and how they ...
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Liberty Requires Responsibility
Sunday, March 23, 2025 marks 250 years since Patrick Henry’s famous declaration. As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, R Street is celebrating our founding-era principles and how they ...
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R Street Echoes Patrick Henry’s Call
Sunday, March 23, 2025 marks 250 years since Patrick Henry’s famous declaration. As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, R Street is celebrating our founding-era principles and how they ...
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“Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” What Patrick Henry’s Rhetoric Means in the Digital Age
Sunday, March 23, 2025 marks 250 years since Patrick Henry’s famous declaration. As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, R Street is celebrating our founding-era principles and how they ...
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Give Me Police Legitimacy or Give Me Death
Sunday, March 23, 2025 marks 250 years since Patrick Henry’s famous declaration. As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, R Street is celebrating our founding-era principles and how they ...