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The Big Fat Lie: How Government Caused the Obesity Crisis
By falsely equating dietary fat intake and heart disease, the USDA set the country on a dangerous path towards obesity and diabetes.
NYC Handgun Laws Pending Supreme Court Review
New York City has some of the strictest laws on handguns in the country, but the Supreme Court is now hearing a case challenging them.
Baltimore Unanimously Votes Against Armed Police in Schools
Following national debate on the topic of armed police in schools, the Baltimore school district has voted against implementing the practice.
Libertarian Ideals: Unintentional Self-Destruction
In many elections, libertarians' greatest enemies are each other, as they drag each other down for not spreading libertarian ideals or being too pure.
The Least Immoral and Most Effective Tax
Though all taxes are nothing but a necessary evil to fund essential government programs, this particular tax is less immoral than others.
After a Rejected Brexit Deal, What Comes Next?
Theresa May faced a humiliating vote in Parliament yesterday as MP's overwhelmingly rejected her Brexit deal for various reasons.
Is Democratic Socialism the Way Forward?
The political climate in the United States is shifting, and democratic socialism is gaining more support from younger constituents.
Following the Gillette Ad, Get Politics Out of Advertising
Though the Gillette ad certainly talked about important issues, is the advertising sector really the place to lecture about political issues?
An NPC Hate Mob Is Born in Blind Support of Nathan Phillips
Without looking into the whole story, millions are forming a hate mob to condemn a child's admittedly creepy smile towards Nathan Phillips.
The Art of Pursuing Knowledge
If we want to continue progressing as a society, we must be able to develop an understanding of different views and opinions.
National Parks Are Kicking Out Libertarians... for Cleaning Them Up
A Facebook video shows a park ranger removing libertarian volunteers from a park for cleaning up without a permit.
The Remarkable Voyage of Officer De Long and the Jeannette
The exploratory voyage of Officer De Long made countless discoveries about the Arctic Ocean and helped to advance our knowledge of this region.
Libertarians Need to Embrace Bitcoin to Succeed
The only way libertarianism can succeed is if it can sell a short term benefit to the masses.
Raising the Minimum Wage Will Harm Workers and the Economy
When small businesses must compensate their employees for more than they initially produce, compensation is rendered financially impossible.
George Mason: The Forgotten Founding Father
Though he did not sign the Constitution, George Mason should be remembered as a hugely influential figure in early American history.
2019 Is the Year to Legalize Marijuana
Following a successful 2018, during which several more states lifted bans on marijuana, who will be the first to legalize it this year?
The Gillette Ad Lets Men See Themselves in a Different Light
Ask the women in your life things they fear in everyday life that you probably don’t even think once and try to change your view.
How Murray Rothbard Helped in Creating Trump
President Donald J. Trump can be called a right-wing populist, with the platform that he ran on in 2016 largely being rooted in the principles of Rothbard.
Adam Kokesh Begins Presidential Campaign, Gets Arrested
After organizing a "Book Bomb" in New Orleans and dealing with some harsh police backlash, Adam Kokesh has jumpstarted his presidential campaign.
The Cuban Project: Is the U.S. Willing to Kill Its Citizens?
Declassified Pentagon documents about the Cuban project show that American public officials were willing to go to disturbing lengths to provoke a war.
Proposed Oregon Gun Bill: Ineffective and Oppressive
The newest piece of gun control legislation, OR SB 501, proposed by students in Oregon, would cripple the rights and safety of over a million gun owners.
The Trump and Clemson Hamburger Party Is a Non-issue
While serious issues grip our nation, media has taken an undeserved vacation to write on the semantics of the Clemson Hamburger Party.
CT Gov. Ned Lamont Had a Brilliant Plan, but He Killed It
Ned Lamont is teaming up with Webster Bank to aid federal employees during the shutdown, but is the government side holding back the plan's success?
This Blockchain Project Could Save Venezuela
The Venezuelan Bolivar is constantly losing value, hurting all that hold the currency in the nation.
Republican States Are Caving on Marijuana Legalization
A green wave has taken hold of Republican state legislatures as marijuana legislation sparks up.
The Dark Overlord Releases Batch Two of 9/11 Files
Exchanging cyber-cash for a cyber-cache, the hacker group The Dark Overlord has leaked more of their supposedly damning 9/11 files.
Some Thoughts on the True Importance of Grades
The true measure of a well-rounded education is below 4.0, as many students with mediocre grades but creative minds are quite successful.
Laura Loomer Leads Yellow Vests Against Pelosi
Laura Loomer, a self-described conservative activist, brought illegal immigrants donned in yellow vests to protest the policies of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The Case Against Democracy in a Free Society
Though many hail democracy as the best form of government, it is a failure of an idea that only takes away the people's rights and property.
An Uncooked Egg Is Instagram’s Most-liked Photo in History
Nearly a year after the previous record was set by a certain celebrity, the world record egg has taken the throne for most Instagram likes of all time.
Marco Rubio Proves Politicians Will Do Anything for Votes
The introduction of a red flag gun law bill by Marco Rubio shows that politicians will abandon their principles for votes in a bid for reelection.
The States Should Control National Parks
The parks aren't the problem — a federal government running them without constitutional warrant is.
Is Trump’s Wall What’s Best at the Border?
Building a wall along the southern border with Mexico is not only fiscally irresponsible, but is impractical and would likely not solve illegal immigration.
The Yellow Vests Are the New Face of Bitcoin
Yellow Vest demonstrators have turned their sights on the banking centers of France potentially destabilizing the Euro completely.
Twenty Minutes to Landing, Seven Seconds of Silence
A fast-paced narrative outlining the actions of Dan, a pampered young man unprepared for a sudden change of fate with 20 minutes to landing.
We Can’t Trust Trump to Stop the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019
With President Trump desperately seeking the funds for a southern border wall, he may just be willing to pass the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 to get it.
An Ultra-Conservative Libertarian Is No Libertarian at All
"Libertarians" that are willing to choose their personal lifestyle choices over furthering the movement of liberty and prosperity are not libertarians.
The President of Brazil Proposes Arming the Population
President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil has proposed loosening up restrictions on gun ownership in an attempt to halt the rising crime rate in the nation.
New Year’s Resolutions for the Libertarian Movement
The libertarian movement needs to evaluate what goals it wants to achieve in 2019 if it wants to expand and appeal to the American people.
Recapping President Trump’s Address to the Nation
In President Trump's first address to the nation, he gave a bold speech about the border wall and ongoing government shutdown.
Government Overreach Increases Regardless of Party
Though compromise appears beneficial on the surface, it usually results in government overreach on behalf of both parties.
IRS to Issue Tax Refunds During Government Shutdown
The Internal Revenue Service, despite fears that the government shutdown will continue into filing season, will provide tax refunds to those who file.
If I Broke Into Your House
If I broke into your house, you would think I did something wrong, but if I broke into your country, it would be standard American practice.
Congressional Term Limits Are a Necessity
With 14% congressional approval ratings but reelection rates often over 90%, it is clear that term limits are essential in America.
It’s Time to Replace the Electoral College
With the many failures of the Electoral College becoming apparent, it is clear that voters need a new system.
Are American Libertarians Inherently Consequentialists?
While it may seem that libertarians follow a consequentialist line of thinking, this philosophy for approaching the world has its limitations.
The Hysteria Over the Government Shutdown
The United States is facing a government shutdown, yet some Americans are not affected and are living their lives outside of this mass hysteria.