The federal government’s sway over the economy—its ability to direct the economic decisions of private citizens and the states—can be quantified. This paper introduces the “Soft Tyranny Index” to measure government’s interventionary power.
Higher Education
Safe Schools, Fair Standards
In the latest report from FIRE, President and CEO Greg Lukianoff sketches a dire situation: “[T]he overall state of free speech on campus is grim.” Who is responsible for this bleak reality? Lukianoff blames everyone; college administrators, the government, and students who advocate for “censorship, and limit academic freedom.” Some of the statistics are shocking, yet unsurprising...
September 29, 2026