March 24, 2026
Young Men Aren’t Checked Out. We’ve Closed the Paths That Once Guided Them
For the better part of a decade, a familiar narrative has taken hold: Young men…
September 25, 2023
America Remains a Shining Beacon for the World
The Pew Research Center’s new study on Americans’ view of politics offers a sober reminder of just…
August 29, 2023
Skate Parks: Appreciating Another Third Place
My young daughter was extremely excited when I pulled up to the large, two-level skate…
July 24, 2023
The Power of the Humble Pub
My AEI colleague, Charles Murray, recently shared a figure showing that beer drinking in the United Kingdom…
July 12, 2023
Rethinking the Impact of the Lockdowns
We are only beginning to make sense of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implications of…
June 15, 2023
Our Children Need to Be Involved in Religious Institutions
Last weekend, I celebrated the wedding of a long-time friend in Baltimore. Nearly a half…
May 30, 2023
Interest in Democratic Values is High Outside Urban Cores
With the COVID-19 pandemic declared over, a significant question for politicians, planners, and pundits alike…
October 20, 2021
Public Places and Commercial Spaces: How Neighborhood Amenities Foster Trust and Connection in American Communities
Key Points Read the PDF.