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    The American justice system suffers from a prevailing judicial philosophy that treats judging as politics by another name, a dangerous trend to overcriminalize, and a civil litigation system run amok by frivolous lawsuits and outrageous damage awards.

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    • Robert Alt img Robert Alt

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    • Paul Larkin img Paul Larkin

      Senior Legal Research Fellow

    • John Malcolm img John Malcolm

      Rule of Law Programs Policy Director and the Ed Gilbertson and Sherry Lindberg Gilbertson Senior Legal Fellow

    • Elizabeth Slattery img Elizabeth Slattery

      Senior Legal Policy Analyst

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    • Backgrounder posted June 26, 1985 by Juliana Geran Why Romania No Longer Deserves to Be a Most Favored Nation
    • Backgrounder posted March 15, 2005 by Daniel J. Mitchell, Ph.D. The Impact of Government Spending on Economic Growth
    • Testimony posted August 28, 2007 by David B. Muhlhausen, Ph.D. The Death Penalty Deters Crime and Saves Lives
    • Backgrounder posted August 28, 2012 by Nicolas Loris Hydraulic Fracturing: Critical for Energy Production, Jobs, and Economic Growth
    • Backgrounder posted January 25, 1996 by Patrick F. Fagan, Ph.D. Why Religion Matters: The Impact of Religious Practice on Social Stability
    • Backgrounder posted February 12, 2013 by Romina Boccia How the United States’ High Debt Will Weaken the Economy and Hurt Americans
    • Backgrounder posted May 15, 2013 by Lindsey Burke, Rachel Sheffield 13 Ways the 113th Congress Can Improve Education in America
    • Center for Data Analysis Report posted August 21, 2008 by Shanea Watkins, Ph.D., James Sherk Who Serves in the U.S. Military? The Demographics of Enlisted Troops and Officers
    • Backgrounder posted April 25, 2012 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Steven P. Bucci, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Fifty Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: The Homegrown Threat and the Long War on Terrorism
    • Backgrounder posted May 21, 2009 by James Sherk What Unions Do: How Labor Unions Affect Jobs and the Economy
    • Blog Post on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 House Appropriations Plan Delivers Sequestration Cuts and Protects Defense
    • Infographic on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Debt Grew by $300 Billion Since Debt Limit Was Suspended
    • Infographic on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Excess Retiree Benefits
    • Infographic on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Current Cost of Living Adjustments Overcompensate Retirees
    • Infographic on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Social Security Benefits to Still Rise Significantly Under Chained CPI
    • Blog Post on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 WATCH: Conversations with Conservatives Today at 11:30 a.m.
    • Blog Post on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Morning Bell: What Did Apple Do Wrong?
    • Blog Post on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Big Hospitals’ Obamacare Deal Betrays Seniors and the Poor
    • Blog Post on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 Pro-Internet-Tax Groups Get the Facts Wrong
    • Blog Post on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 White House Spins Obama’s Role in Benghazi: From Competence to Irrelevance (VIDEO)
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    • May 23
      Event on Thursday, May 23, 2013 Strength and Focus: The Future of U.S. National Security

      ~ A Protect America Month Program ~It is difficult to point to any part of the world where the United States is better prepared to — Read more

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    • May 23
      Event on Thursday, May 23, 2013 Rumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War and Life

      Throughout his long and distinguished career – as a naval aviator, a U.S. Congressman, a top aide to four American presidents, a high-level diplomat, a — Read more

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    • May 29
      Event on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Masters of Nothing: How the Crash Will Happen Again Unless We Understand Human Nature

      If we are to avoid a second crash, then we must achieve a better comprehension of human behavior and apply this understanding to how the — Read more

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    • May 29
      Event on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 The Last Days of Kim Jong-il: The North Korean Threat in a Changing Era

      North Korea has remained a thorn in the side of the United States ever since its creation in the aftermath of the Korean conflict of — Read more

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    • May 30
      Event on Thursday, May 30, 2013 How the West Really Lost God: A New Theory of Secularization

      In How the West Really Lost God, leading cultural critic Mary Eberstadt delivers a powerful new theory about the decline of religion in the Western — Read more

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    • Jun 03
      Event on Monday, June 03, 2013 U.S.-India: Prospects for Partnership - A Discussion with Members of the Indian Parliament

      Join us as we examine the current status of the U.S. relationship with India – and explore how this relationship might expand. China’s rise, the — Read more

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    • Jun 06
      Event on Thursday, June 06, 2013 The Lack of Science in the Scientific Consensus: The Case of the National Climate Assessment

      Global-warming alarmists continually refer to a “scientific consensus” to support drastic policy proposals. They insist on peer-reviewed publications as the standard for debate, while ignoring — Read more

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    • Jun 06
      Event on Thursday, June 06, 2013 After the 2014 Withdrawal: How to Sustain the Decade of Gains for Women in Afghanistan

      Co-hosted by the United States Institute of PeaceThe Heritage Foundation and the United States Institute of Peace will co-host Congresswomen Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and — Read more

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    • Jun 14
      Event on Friday, June 14, 2013 American Betrayal: The Secret Assault on Our Nation’s Character

      In American Betrayal, Diana West argues that – current policies today notwithstanding – America began to abandon its core ideals and march toward Socialism nearly — Read more

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    • Jun 21
      Event on Friday, June 21, 2013 Lincoln Unbound: How an Ambitious Young Railsplitter Saved the American Dream – and How We Can Do It Again

      In a mix of history and politics, author Rich Lowry traces Abraham Lincoln's ambitious climb from provincial upstart to political powerhouse and calls for a — Read more

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    • Blog Post on 5/22/2013 10:28:57 AM House Appropriations Plan Delivers Sequestration Cuts and Protects Defense
    • Blog Post on 5/22/2013 6:49:56 AM WATCH: Conversations with Conservatives Today at 11:30 a.m.
    • Blog Post on 5/22/2013 6:35:57 AM Morning Bell: What Did Apple Do Wrong?
    • Blog Post on 5/22/2013 6:00:41 AM Big Hospitals’ Obamacare Deal Betrays Seniors and the Poor
    • Blog Post on 5/21/2013 9:33:10 PM Pro-Internet-Tax Groups Get the Facts Wrong
    • Blog Post on 5/21/2013 5:04:19 PM White House Spins Obama’s Role in Benghazi: From Competence to Irrelevance (VIDEO)
    • Blog Post on 5/21/2013 2:50:17 PM Energy Efficiency Bill Is a Big Step in the Wrong Direction
    • Blog Post on 5/21/2013 2:12:15 PM With Growing National Security Threats, A New Counterterrorism Direction Is Needed
    • Blog Post on 5/21/2013 12:24:52 PM Prayers and Assistance for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
    • Blog Post on 5/21/2013 11:15:09 AM Cronyism: Companies like Amazon, Craigslist Use Government to Crush Competition
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