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Cato Studies

"The Myth of the Rational Voter: Why Democracies Choose Bad Policies," by Bryan Caplan, Policy Analysis no. 594, May 29, 2007

"The Libertarian Vote," by David Boaz and David Kirby, Policy Analysis no. 580, October 18, 2006

"Doublespeak and the War on Terrorism," by Timothy Lynch, Briefing Paper no. 98, September 6, 2006

"KidSave: Real Problem, Wrong Solution," by Michael D. Tanner and Jagadeesh Gokhale, Policy Analysis no. 562, January 24, 2006

"When Ignorance Isn't Bliss: How Political Ignorance Threatens Democracy," by Ilya Somin, Policy Analysis no. 525, September 22, 2004

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Opinion and Commentary

"Economic Nonadvisers," by Richard W. Rahn, Washington Times, July 16, 2008

"Disarming the World," by Malou Innocent, Philadelphia Inquirer, July 16, 2008

"So Long, 'Campaign Reform'," by John Samples, New York Post, June 25, 2008

"Politicians' Power Dwarfs the Rich," by Arnold Kling, Orange County Register, June 22, 2008

"What Sort of Country?," by John Samples, American Spectator (Online), June 18, 2008

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Events

"Freeing SpeechNow: Free Speech and Association vs. Campaign Finance Regulation," March 5, 2008 [Policy Forum]

"McCain: The Myth of a Maverick," January 8, 2008 [Book Forum]

"Barry Goldwater: Life, Liberty, and Legacy," July 12, 2007 [Book Forum]

"The Age of Abundance: How Prosperity Transformed America's Politics and Culture," May 30, 2007 [Book Forum]

"Invasion of the Party Snatchers: How the Holy-Rollers and the Neo-Cons Destroyed the GOP," May 10, 2007 [Book Forum]

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Multimedia

Video Highlight Gene Healy talks about The Cult of the Presidency on the Washington Journal June 25, 2008 [Flash Video, 03:23]

Daily Podcast "Can Obama Win the Reagan Democrats? Can McCain?" featuring John Samples, June 19, 2008 [Flash Audio, 08:42]

Daily Podcast "Obama and McCain on Latin America" featuring Juan Carlos Hidalgo, June 18, 2008 [Flash Audio, 08:11]

Weekly Video June 12, 2008: Sen. Chuck Hagel discusses his new book, America: Our Next Chapter. [Flash Video, 07:21]

Daily Podcast "Collectivism and Obama, McCain" featuring David Boaz, June 10, 2008 [Flash Audio, 07:29]

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