New federal student loan limits could reshape access to the social work profession, and who gets the support they need. In this piece, Kaitlyn M. Sims explores how these changes may hit social work graduate students, with effects for domestic violence survivors. Read more 👇 hubs.ly/Q049v1k70

Free Society Grants for Undergraduate Programming support faculty developing programs that engage students in discussions about politics, economics, and civics in a free society—and help them take the next step into research, careers, and public life. Apply by June 15. hubs.la/Q049g2y-0

In @us.theconversation.com Anna Chorniy shows how the real impact of drug ads is more nuanced than critics suggest. While they may raise costs, they also help patients seek care and get needed treatment. Read more: hubs.ly/Q0491W1x0

Substituting an immigration enforcement agency for the TSA undermines more than operations. Drawing on Ostrom's framework of co-production, @emilychamleewright.bsky.social argues that eroding checkpoint trust threatens the cooperative foundations of a free society. hubs.ly/Q048YTwH0

Behind the scenes of the Liberalism.org Show at Arena Hall with guest Virginia Postrel. From innovation to culture, we’re exploring how liberal ideas shape human flourishing, live from the Flourishing House neighborhood at @sxsw.com. More liberal content coming soon.

For 65 years, @theihs.org has worked upstream, building the intellectual foundations of a free society. Today, we take that work to the next level and begin a new chapter. 🧵

At SXSW, you’ll find music, film, and innovation. Here you might find your people. A retreat for renewal by day. A tavern for sharing ideas by night. A space for builders who care about abundance, and human flourishing. Limited capacity. Invite-only. Reach out to learn more: [email protected].

Human flourishing begins with freedom. Liberalism.org - 3/12/26

During California wildfires, many residents relied on a nonprofit app, not government, for real-time alerts. In this piece in Persuasion, @emilychamleewright.bsky.social examines what this reveals about trust, institutional competence, and the proper scope of government. bit.ly/40qCb97

Polarization may dominate national headlines, but it isn’t inevitable. In this piece, Lauren Hall explores how local governments work across differences to address shared community needs. A free and resilient society depends on institutions that bring people together. Read more: bit.ly/46pZBPr

Congrats to IHS scholar @ilyasomin.bsky.social on today’s Supreme Court decision! Read more about how this Soviet-born scholar turned constitutional ideas into action, challenging presidential tariff power and defending limits on executive authority in court: www.theihs.org/blog/the-sov...

Safe housing is foundational to security and opportunity. In Colorado, emergency domestic violence shelters exist in only half of the counties. IHS scholar @kaitsims.bsky.social examined the impact of housing shortages and policy constraints. Read More: theconversation.com/colorado-has...

The freedoms we enjoy weren’t inevitable. They were built on liberal principles like free speech, equal rights, and constitutional limits. IHS President @emilychamleewright.bsky.social warns what happens when we stop defending them. The principles behind human progress still matter.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, IHS is investing in research on energy abundance, AI technology and human agency, and constitutional resilience to secure the future of self-government. Learn more: www.theihs.org/blog/ihs-lau...

From Paine to King and Gandhi, peaceful civil resistance has always required inner discipline. In the wake of Minneapolis, the question that @emilychamleewright.bsky.social and @uncanonical.net asks is simple and hard: how do we resist without becoming what we oppose?

Federalism isn’t just history; it’s a safeguard for liberty today. In Minneapolis, local resistance to federal overreach shows how decentralization keeps power in check and prevents authoritarian drift. Must-read from Nicholas Jacobs at @us.theconversation.com 👇

Former FBI special agent Luke William Hunt believes that the killings of both Good and Pretti are glaring examples of a disturbing pattern of behavior emerging amongst some federal agents. Read more: theconversation.com/im-a-former-...

Graduate students working in the humanities are invited to the online Graduate Conference for the Humanities on March 6–7. The event is free to attend, and students who attend all sessions will receive a $100 honorarium. Apply for a spot: www.theihs.org/academic-pro...

Liberalism rests on free speech, open debate, and limits on power. When journalists are targeted and dissent is suppressed, those foundations weaken. In his latest for @yahoonews.com, Konstantin Zhukov explains why these moves follow a familiar authoritarian playbook: www.yahoo.com/news/article...

If we treat the future as a closed system with no room for human agency, we’ll build a world that expects us to be irrelevant. That’s the real danger. Check out IHS president @emilychamleewright.bsky.social's latest in Persuasion👇 Read it here: www.persuasion.community/p/ai-will-cr...

What ideas are shaping today’s American right? "Furious Minds" explores the intellectual traditions, thinkers, and debates behind it. Watch our full book talk with author @lkatfield.bsky.social and guests here👇 youtu.be/4d4dx-d-P4o

If your research explores the potential of energy innovation, artificial intelligence, or reforming the balance of power in the US government, we encourage you to submit a proposal for research funding. Read more about these opportunities here👇 www.theihs.org/funding-oppo...

In her latest at @coloradonewsline.com, IHS affiliate Kaitlyn M. Sims explores Colorado’s guaranteed income program, revealing how rising costs can undermine long-term sustainability and limit the very opportunities reforms aim to expand. Read it here: coloradonewsline.com/2025/12/16/c...

Last week, we hosted a discussion on “Furious Minds” with author @lkatfield.bsky.social, @kvallier.bsky.social, and Thomas Merrill. They unpacked the intellectual factions of the new American right & explored what a “liberal renaissance” requires. Read it here: press.princeton.edu/books/hardco...

Colleges don’t just need more money; they need the freedom to adapt. As IHS affiliate Andrew P. Morriss and Roger Meiners argue in a new piece for @theconversation.com, policies that sideline agency and crowd out solutions weaken higher ed. Read it here: theconversation.com/federal-fund...

Individual freedom isn’t a luxury. It’s the core of a free and flourishing society. When people are free to think, create, and live according to their own values, society grows more peaceful, prosperous, and pluralistic. That’s the promise of individual freedom. Read our latest👇

How can we achieve a future of abundance and freedom? In light of this question, we request proposals from scholars in three areas of research: energy innovation, AI existential risk, and balance of power in the US. Learn more and submit a proposal: www.theihs.org/blog/request...

When policy blind spots meet domestic violence realities, kids pay the price. Civil society often carries the load, but it can’t reach everyone. In her latest piece at @us.theconversation.com, Kaitlyn M. Sims shows why smarter protections are needed. Read it: theconversation.com/why-protecti...

When markets close and labor dries up, rural communities pay the price. IHS affiliate Kee Hyun Park & his colleague Shannon Carcelli highlight how policy choices affect farms, families, and local economies. Read their piece at @theconversation.com: theconversation.com/farmers-long...

Join us in Washington, DC, for drinks and a panel discussion on @lkatfield.bsky.social's new book “Furious Minds.” Doors open at 5 PM on December 11, and the first 20 attendees will receive a free copy of the book. Register below⬇️ www.theihs.org/academic-pro...

Freedom doesn’t endure by accident — or inertia. IHS scholars keep liberty’s tradition alive in classrooms, courtrooms, and culture. This #GivingTuesday, help freedom outlast the headlines. www.theihs.org/donate/?utm_...

Alicia Plemmons watched her mother lose a career to a state line. She knew the failure wasn’t due to people, but design. So she built a data lifeline that helps policymakers fix it. Read the full story👇 www.theihs.org/blog/from-ha...

Scholars are using AI to push scholarship farther, faster. But how do we do that well? Join our Dec. 3 event with Cosmos Institute's Brendan McCord, @kvallier.bsky.social, and @senatorshoshana.bsky.social as we discuss the promise of AI in research. Register👇 www.theihs.org/academic-pro...

The Cosmos x IHS AI-Accelerated Scholarship program supports scholars who use AI to serve human wisdom, not replace it.

Verlan Lewis thinks the real divide isn’t left and right—it’s how we think about belonging and truth. His scholarship, supported by IHS, invites a more plural and self-critical politics. 🔗 Read the full story: theihs.org/blog/breakin...

As hybrid workers log nearly 90 fewer minutes on Fridays, IHS affiliate, Christos Makridis, examines how flexible schedules may undercut collaboration, reminding us that liberalism flourishes when freedom is paired with responsibility. Read it on @yahoonews.com: www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Attending this year’s meeting of the Southern Economic Association (SEA)? Swing by the IHS booth to learn about our conference reception and upcoming opportunities for scholars. Learn more about IHS here: www.theihs.org?utm_source=b...

Jean Vilbert left a lifetime judgeship in Brazil with a few English words and the chance to ask forbidden questions about dignity. Freedom, he learned, is worth the cost. Read the full story👉 www.theihs.org/blog/jean-vi...

In rural Maine, support for a candidate’s populism doesn’t always translate into party loyalty. Nicholas Jacobs, an IHS affiliate, unpacks this dynamic in @theconversation.com with a reminder that liberalism thrives when individuals, not parties, lead. Read it👇 theconversation.com/why-rural-ma...

Scholars are using AI to turn ideas into impact—fast. But how do we do that well? Join our Dec. 3 online event with Brendan McCord, @kvallier.bsky.social, and @senatorshoshana.bsky.social as we discuss the promise of AI in research. Register👉 www.theihs.org/academic-pro...

Classical liberal scholars wrestle with foreign policy questions: When does intervention fail? How do trade and diplomacy create peace? What role does deterrence play? There are no easy answers, just ongoing exploration of these tensions. Our new essay: www.theihs.org/blog/the-lib...

Discover how freedom takes shape when one scholar says "yes" to civil society. Read our latest on Daniel J. Smith's journey from Michigan to academic firestorms, and why supporting honest inquiry still matters. Read it now: www.theihs.org/blog/answers...

What does it take to create more abundance—in health, housing, energy, and beyond? IHS is inviting proposals for our Blueprints for Abundance project, supported by the @templetonfdn.bsky.social.🧵

Host mentorships, reading groups, lectures & more on liberty + the American experiment. Apply for a grant today (up to $20K)! Deadline: Saturday, Nov 15. Apply below 👇 www.theihs.org/funding-oppo...

Will you be at this year’s Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society annual meeting? Stop by our booth to learn more about our grants, events, and other opportunities for scholars. Learn more about IHS here: www.theihs.org?utm_source=b...

In our latest “Why Liberalism” piece with Persuasion, lefebvrealex.bsky.social describes liberalism as “the mob boss” of modern life—not because it is perfect, but because it quietly maintains peace. Read it below👇

Join us online to present your research and get feedback from faculty in your field. The event is free to attend, and students who attend all sessions will receive a $100 honorarium. This Graduate Conference is on December 5–6, so apply today to attend👇

Global tensions often come down to unequal resources and distorted perceptions, but liberalism reminds us that cooperation, not coercion, builds peace. Check out the latest from IHS Scholar Kaleb Demerew in @theconversation.com. 🔗: theconversation.com/why-cant-eve...

Academia stands at a crossroads between automation and insight. The AI-Accelerated Scholarship Program helps scholars use AI in their work—to amplify understanding, not replace it. Applications are open👇 www.theihs.org/ai-accelerat...

Can words heal a divided democracy? Bill Galston thinks so. In our recent IHS & @ismapolicy.bsky.social event, he explained how speech can restore trust and tame our darker passions.