A Libertarian Isn’t Fiscally Conservative and Socially Liberal
Gary Johnson, in spreading the "fiscally conservative and socially liberal" myth, only made libertarianism even less attractive.
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Senate Votes to Move Forward in Debate of American Involvement in Yemen
The United States Senate has voted to move foward with a resolution that could possibly end American involvement in the Yemen Civil War.
The Libertarian Party Won’t Win, and Here’s Why
Through a lack of name recognition, a continual showing of weak candidates, and a rigged game, the Libertarian Party is forever doomed to fail.
America Is Safer Than It Has Been in Decades
Despite popular rhetoric in regards to mass shooting and crime epidemics, in reality, America is safer now than it has been in many years.
Freedom of Speech Upheld in Face of ‘Nazi Salute’ Backlash
A school is defending the free speech rights of a group of boys pictured doing what many claim is a Nazi salute in a prom picture posted to Twitter.
It May Be Impossible for Assange to Win in Court
CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou indicated that the Eastern District of Virginia is a no-man's land for whistleblowers.
You Can Pay Taxes With Bitcoin in Ohio
A new law in Ohio will allow businesses to pay corporate taxes with Bitcoin and soon will open the same cryptocurrency option up to individuals.
Price Gouging: A Life-Saving Market Mechanism
By increasing the supply of scarce goods and making sure the rich cannot buy them all, price gouging helps everyone through disasters.
The Walking Dead’s Ninth Season Has Returned the Show to Its Previous Level of Greatness
After a great start to season 9, The Walking Dead TV show has revived itself and is just as fascinating as before.
The Hidden Tyranny of Bipartisanship
Bipartisanship is floated around as a way to achieve a compromise that benefits all people of the nation.
How I Became an Austrian Economist
Jozef Martiniak tells the story of how an Austian Economics conference changed his entire view on economics and government interactions in the economy.
Ukraine Says Russia Attacked and Seized Navy Ships
Both countries have confirmed that Russia opened fire on 3 Ukrainian vessels, later seizing them and their crew.
Legalizing the Use of Child Labor
The practice of employing children is consensual and benefits both parties involved.
What Really Motivates the Media?
When obtaining information from news media outlets, audiences must approach stories with skepticism to sort bias from fact.
Joseph Stalin Was Undeniably Tyrannical and Evil
Some still defend Joseph Stalin.
A Wikileaks for Everything?
Using the digital age to cement the tools of anarchy and ensure the downfall of the state.
Scarcity: A Natural Imperative to Human Reality
The economic phenomenon of scarcity is inevitable so long as humans continue to exist.
9/11: What the United States Failed to Learn
Seventeen years and counting after the terror attacks of 9/11, we have only fueled Al Qaeda and mounted an attack on freedom at home.
Charging Assange Is a Terrible Idea, and Here’s Why
The United States government cannot go through with charging Assange without attacking the free press it is supposed to stand for.
How Education Could Work in a Libertarian Culture
Our school system must shift towards one that gives individuals true human respect to choose their own methods of education.
Hatred and Polarization Has Ruined Politics
Politics no longer involves civil discussions about learning the argument of the other side.
Movements Are Visionary, Not Cautious
Uniting labor and environmental movements behind an effort that creates jobs and clean technologies could ensure Democrats decades of majority status.
Pentagon: Border Troops to Cost Taxpayers Over $200 Million
Now that the midterm elections have run their course, though, the troops still remain, continuing to cost millions, burdening the American taxpayer.
Americans Have Forgotten How to Boycott
Both conservatives and liberals have called for boycotts against companies that supported polarizing political agendas, and both have failed at doing so.
Epistemocracy: If Leaders Knew the Limitations of Their Knowledge
Those in positions of power must recognize that our knowledge is very limited, and that to truly progress we must trust decentralization.
Bad Legal Precedent Used to Challenge Maine Election Result
Poliquin lost under ranked choice and now wants the courts to overturn it — on precedent that shouldn't exist either.
The City of Chicago Will Now Tax ‘Amusement’
The City of Chicago has decided that a new tax shall be levied on anything related to amusement, including subscriptions, football games, and video games.
The Libertarian Argument for Closed Borders
While many libertarians support having open borders, there are several reasons why the ideology should support restrictions on immigration.
On the Importance of Free Trade in the 21st Century
If we wish to prosper, unopposed free trade must take the place of the current conglomeration of trade deals and tariffs between nations.
Elon Musk’s Bizarre Twitter Marketing Strategy
Musk's meme-begging tweets aren't a breakdown — they're a marketing channel aimed straight at Generation Z.
Although Beneficial, Vaccination Should Be Entirely Voluntary
The vast amount of misinformation about vaccination is concerning, as vaccines are safer than ever.
Privatizing Mass Transit Could Solve the Global Gas Crisis
Privatizing the mass transit industry would lead to a rapid advancement of technology and greatly reduce human's fuel consumption.
H.R. 7115 Aims to Ban 3D Printed Guns
Yet the gun lovers who hold 3D printable weapons dear have nothing to fear because the government cannot do a thing to take these weapons away.
How to Craft a Winning Speech: 7 Steps
Following these 7 critical steps when writing a speech will ensure that your next one is at a high level and can take home the prize.
Bitcoin Floor Falls, Bottoms at $5600 USD
Popular cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, among others, have lost considerable value, some more than 10 percent, as of noon EST on Wednesday.
Petition to Free Ross Ulbricht Reaches 100k Signatures
The Change.org petition for President Trump to pardon Ross Ulbricht, creator of The Silk Road, has now passed 100k signatures.
Michael Avenatti, Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer, Arrested on Domestic Violence Allegation
Michael Avenatti is arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence.
Amazon Selects New York City and Northern Virginia as New HQ2 Locations
Amazon splits HQ2 between New York and Crystal City — with $1.5 billion of New York's incentives on the table.
Free Hot Soup Kansas City Barred From Feeding the Homeless
Free Hot Soup Kansas City, a local group that gives free food to homeless people, was shut down by the Health Department for being "open to the public".
Marvel Universe Co-Creator Stan Lee Passes Away at 95
Stan Lee, Marvel co-creator and the mind behind Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Panther, and many more, has passed away today at the age of 95.
Don’t Fall for the Hypocrisy of Jim Acosta
Jim Acosta and Brooke Baldwin condemn Trump when he belittles their questions, but stay silent as a mob attacks the home of Tucker Carlson.
Hillary Clinton 2020? Third Bid in Play, Says Ex-advisor
Just days after the midterm season ends, a top former advisor believes we will soon see a Hillary Clinton 2020 presidential run.
Christie Could Be Worse on Marijuana Than Jeff Sessions
The former Governor of New Jersey takes a tougher stance on marijuana than the previous Attorney General did and could be a foe for legalization advocates.
All You Need to Know About the American Capitalist Party
Mark Pellegrino's American Capitalist Party offers a new spin on the philosophy of limited government than the Libertarian Party, one grounded in morality.
The Libertarian Party: A History From Hospers to Johnson
A brief history of how the Libertarian Party went from a small, meaningless group to a rapidly growing third party option for those inclined to liberty.
Interview With the Leader of the Libertarian Party of Ontario
Rob Ferguson, the new head of the Libertarian Party of Ontario, sat down with 71 Republic's Brennan Dubé to discuss the party and its future.
The Florida Midterm Election Mess: A Recap
A recap of the allegations of voter fraud which are being made after the 2018 midterm election against Bill Nelson by Rick Scott.
Libertarians Must Defeat the Left: A New Strategy
The libertarian movement should unite with forms of right-wing populism in order to take down the forces of elites and Marxists.