Tom Giovanetti is president of the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI), a 38-year-old conservative, free-market public policy “think tank” based in Dallas, Texas.
In addition to his administrative and fundraising duties, Tom writes for IPI and for leading publications on a variety of policy topics including tax policy, economic growth, self-government, civil liberties and constitutional protections, judicial supremacy, intellectual property, Social Security personal accounts, technology and Internet policy, and government spending. In addition to being regularly published in major outlets including the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, FoxNews.com and The Dallas Morning News, Tom writes often for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Tom frequently appears in the media and is a regular guest and occasional substitute host of the Mark Davis Show in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
Tom loves thinking out-of-the-box to design novel solutions to policy problems and explaining complicated policy issues in ways average folks can understand.
Tom's mission at IPI is to use issues to teach conservative, free market thinking and to push back against unprincipled populism. He seeks to encourage continued skepticism of Big Government, to maintain faith in markets, and to defend individual liberty as the best means of achieving human flourishing. His most recent work has focused on free market solutions to student loan debt, preserving online freedom, and persuading state legislatures to override local and municipal rules that restrict economic liberty.
Mr. Giovanetti has represented IPI at many national and international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and represented IPI during negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Mr. Giovanetti is a popular speaker and writer and testifies before state and federal legislative committees on a variety of topics.
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Letter to the FCC Promoting Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Through Handset Unlocking Requirements and Policies
Regulatory parity should be the Commission’s goal. Without a common framework, handset unlocking obligations will become even more convoluted as the market continues to evolve through future M&A, changes in spectrum holdings, new competitive entry, and the emergence of new business models and offerings.
Who's the Real Purveyor of Disinformation? Your Government
There is no small irony in that the same government that tried to establish a disinformation governance board has lost so much of the public’s trust because of its own disinformation.
Overturning Chevron Deference
Ending Chevron deference is a significant constitutional victory for those who believe in limited government and a clear separation of powers.
The Administrative State Takes Some Body Blows
Recent SCOTUS decisions are going to go a long way toward gradually rolling back the administrative state and the power of unelected bureaucrats.
KOSA Should Not Mandate Age Verification
Great news! The congressional markup of KOSA has been cancelled. Perhaps some Members understand the problems with the proposed legislation.
Answering Objections to an Article V Convention of States
Though feared by many, a “runaway” Article V amending convention can’t happen, because of the Founders’ wise design.
Why an Amending Convention of the States?
An Article V convention to pass constitutional amendments to rein in the federal government and set our fiscal house in order could be a powerful tool.
A Big Solution to Big Problems
An Article V convention of the states may be the only way to rein in the federal government and restore constitutional governance.
Proposed Federal Privacy Regulation Not Yet Ready for Prime Time
Moving slowly and only legislating when needs have become clear and when there are demonstrated harms reflects a conservative approach to governing.
Energy Pipeline Companies Should Follow the Rules of the Road
While Texans understand the value of natural gas, we also appreciate that industry development must work within a framework that respects the rights of others. This is a critical principle that will allow the industry to continue to flourish.
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