Publications
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Petition for a Writ of Certiorari: Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel. Escobar
Publication -Testimony -The Supreme Court is expected to rule on several health care cases during its October 2105 Term, which extends through June 2016.The Court’s ruling in Universal Health Services v. United States ex rel. -
King et al. v. Burwell, Secretary of Health and Human Services, et al.
Publication -Testimony -The U.S. Supreme Court's majority decision in the case of King v. Burwell, delivered on June 26, 2015. -
Policy Tip Sheet: Constitutional Reform
Publication -Policy Tip Sheets -Problem America is facing a crisis on multiple fronts: $18 trillion national debt, less health care freedom, and crippling federal regulations. -
In Defense of Private Civic Engagement: Why the Assault on ‘Dark Money’ Threatens Free Speech – and How to Stop the Assault
Publication -Policy Studies -Being able to speak freely and donate money anonymously has a long and distinguished history in the U.S. The Declaration of Independence, the campaigns for approval of the U.S. -
Why Patent Reforms Are Needed
Publication -Policy Briefs -Patent abuse is harming the U.S. economy. It interferes with market competition, stymies entrepreneurs and innovators, and ultimately costs consumers in higher prices and decreased availability of products and features. -
Testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights
Publication -Testimony -John R. Lott, Jr. President of the Crime Prevention Research Center, testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights during a hearing on “Stand Your Ground" laws. -
- Taxes
- Law
- Environment & Energy
- Government & Liberty
- Education
- Health Care
- FIRE
- Economy
- Government Spending
- Technology
The Leaflet – Carbon Tax Runs Into Opposition
Publication -The Leaflet -One need not look far to see the federal government and state governments are moving further apart on their approaches to energy policy. -
- Taxes
- Law
- Environment & Energy
- Government & Liberty
- Education
- Health Care
- FIRE
- Economy
- Government Spending
- Technology
The Leaflet – What Does The Supreme Court Ruling Mean for States?
Publication -The Leaflet -What does the Supreme Court ruling mean for states? -
- Taxes
- Law
- Regulation
- Environment & Energy
- Government & Liberty
- Education
- Health Care
- FIRE
- Economy
- Government Spending
- Technology
The Leaflet – Supreme Court Edition
Publication -The Leaflet -In what has been one of the most anticipated cases in decades, the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act was argued before the Supreme Court of the United States earlier this week. -
Amending the Constitution By Convention: A More Complete View of the Founder’s Plan
Publication -Policy Studies -Rob Natleson, senior fellow of the Independence Institute, presents his first policy study relating to amending the Constitution of the United States through an Article V convention. -
The Patriot’s Toolbox
Publication -Books -Rarely have more people in the United States been so deeply concerned about the direction of their country as right now, in 2010. -
Research & Commentary: Bad Faith Insurance Legislation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -All insurers of homes or cars reject at least some claims. Most rejections are because the claimant is simply not covered for the claim. Some result from strong suspicions—or even evidence—of fraud. -
Research & Commentary: Bad Faith Insurance Legislation
Publication -Research and Commentaries -All insurers of homes or cars reject at least some claims. Most rejections are because the claimant is simply not covered for the claim. Some result from strong suspicions—or even evidence—of fraud. -
Amicus Brief: McDonald v. Chicago
Publication -Policy Studies -McDonald v. Chicago, 561 U.S. ___, 130 S.Ct. 3020 (2010), was a landmark decision of the Supreme Court of the United States on June 28, 2010, that determined whether the Second Amendment applies to the individual states. -
County of Santa Clara, et al., vs. The Superior Court of Santa Clara County
Publication -Policy Studies -On Monday, April 27, 2009, The Heartland Institute filed an Amicus brief in the California Supreme Court supporting the defendants in the case who argue California cities and counties ought to be barred from hiring contingent fee lawyers to prosecute -
Amicus Brief: Deseret Power Electric Cooperative
Publication -Policy Briefs -U.S. EPA issued a Clean Air Act permit last year to the Deseret Power Electric Cooperative, ending a three year process costing the utility millions of dollars. -
Amicus Brief: Parker v. District of Columbia
Publication -Policy Studies -The Heartland Institute filed an amicus brief with the Federal District Court for the District of Columbia urging that court to enter judgment in favor of the plaintiffs in the Heller gun case. -
State Constitutional Reforms: Recent Experiences
Publication -Research and Commentaries -This document authored by Janice C. May highlights various constitutional reform efforts in the decade of the 1990's.Term limits on state legislators were just one of many popular reforms considered during the decade.