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Recent Commentary MI scholars’ original investigative journalism, commentary on the news of the day, and advocacy of our policy goals

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Commentary Governance Supreme Court
Jul 04 2025
The State of the Conservative Legal Movement Is Strong
By Ilya Shapiro Read More
Commentary Culture Culture & Society
Jul 03 2025
Countdown to America’s 250th Birthday
By Paul Beston Read More
Commentary Economics, Governance NYC Mayoral Election 2025
Jul 03 2025
Mamdani Won Because Too Many Elites Lost
By Allison Schrager Read More

Recent Issue Briefs MI scholars’ focused and targeted policy analysis, research, and ideas—in a digestible and actionable format

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Issue Brief Governance, Cities New York City, Elections
Jun 19 2025
New York City Voters Have an Appetite for Electoral Reform Polling and Analysis
By John Ketcham Read More
Issue Brief Governance, Public Safety, Economics Immigration
Jun 05 2025
Only Judges Can Close the Border
By Daniel Di Martino Read More
Issue Brief Public Safety, Cities, Governance
May 29 2025
Spike and Recovery Homicide in Big Cities, 2018–23
By Robert VerBruggen Read More

Recent Reports MI scholars’ in-depth and rigorous research, statistical analysis, and informed reflections on the nitty-gritty questions of governance

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Recent Amicus Briefs The MI legal team’s expertise applied to ongoing legal cases, submitted in a “friend of the court” brief

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Amicus Brief Governance, Education, Health
Jul 07 2025
Amicus Brief: Heaps v. Delaware Valley Regional High School Board of Education
By Ilya Shapiro, John Ketcham, Leor Sapir Read More
Amicus Brief Governance, Health
Jun 13 2025
Amicus Brief: Chiles v. Salazar
By Ilya Shapiro, Tal Fortgang Read More
Amicus Brief Governance
Jun 06 2025
Amicus Brief: Wuoti v. Winters
By Ilya Shapiro, John Ketcham Read More

Recent Comment Letters MI scholars respond to state and federal agencies’ requests for public comment

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Recent Testimony MI scholars’ appearances before lawmakers at both the state and federal level, testifying for the public record

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Recent Polls Original, timely, and nationally representative polling and analysis

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Recent Newsletters The latest analysis, commentary, and research from MI scholars and CJ contributors—delivered right to your inbox

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Recent Books MI scholars’ recent releases by popular and academic publishers

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President’s Updates Annual reports on how MI is advancing opportunity, individual liberty, and the rule of law in America and its great cities

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