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Tesla Lights Itself on Fire
Tesla and its founder, Elon Musk, have been struggling with a lawsuit and poor stock showings, but can the billionaire turn things around?
The Boogeyman: Fear of the Unknown
When society creates governments to ward off the Boogeymen of the world, they often then become the evil they seek to defeat.
The Incompetence of the Canada Post Corporation
The Canada Post Corporation, or Canada Post for short, is the crown-corporation that fails the people yet continues to extort them of their money.
The Libertarian Case for a Minimum Wage Hike
Increasing the minimum wage would relieve some of the burden on American taxpayers by ending the need for welfare via the government.
How You Can Be in the World’s First LSD Microdosing Study
The world's first study analyzing the possible health benefits of LSD microdosing is here.
Abigail Spanberger Shocks Brat in Virginia
Ex CIA operations officer wins hotly contested Congressional race.
Thomas Massie Keeps Kentucky Congressional Seat
The libertarian-leaning Republican has easily defeated challengers Seth Hall and Mike Moffett for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District.
The Constitution Is as Effective as Gun-free Zones
The success and legitimacy of both the Constitution and gun-free zones in America operate on the same system of flawed logic.
Modern-Day Progressives: Regressive Next to Libertarians
Though forward-thinking in name, modern-day progressives seek to continue the old, failed system of democratic government.
It Is the Best of Times, It Is the Worst of Times
The world seems to be moving in two different directions at the same time-towards an ecological and crash and sace.
There Is No Moral Reason to Prohibit Hate Speech
Though it may be offensive to some people, unless it is a direct incitement of violence, hate speech is Constitutionally protected free speech.
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Wins Big in New York
Alexandria Ocasio Cortez has pulled off an impressive victory in New York against her opponents in the Republican and Working Families parties.
Democrat Joe Manchin Holds Senate Seat
Former West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin holds hotly contested Senate seat against Republican challenger Patrick Morrisey.
Cindy Hyde-Smith Moves on to Mississippi Senate Runoff
Cindy Hyde-Smith, the incumbent Junior Senator from Mississippi, has moved on to the runoff election for her seat, beating challenger Chris McDaniel.
Michael Waltz Bests Soderberg in House Race
Michael Waltz has pulled off a relatively strong victory against Nancy Soderberg in Florida for the 6th Congressional District.
Our Under-Appreciated Libertarian Student Organizations
The liberty movement must support student organizations like Students for Liberty (SFL), Young Americans for Liberty (YAL), and College Libertarians.
Libertarian Midterm Results
Live results of Libertarian Candidates nationwide in the 2018 Midterm Elections, with ballot access for 2020 and beyond at stake.
Mexico Rules Marijuana Ban Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court of Mexico has recently ruled that the nation's marijuana ban is unconstitutional, paving a way for legalization of the drug.
The Free Market Will Advance Space Exploration
Privatized space exploration, already begun by SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, will lead the development of new space technologies.
Interview With Wisconsin LP Chair Phil Anderson
71 Republic spoke with Phil Anderson, Wisconsin Libertarian Party Chair and candidate for Governor about his policies as Governor and current US Politics.
Be on the Lookout for Gun Grabbers
After the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue, we can expect the gun control advocates of the nation to attempt to spread their message once again.
Envy Is Evil, Not the Desire for Wealth
The desire for individuals and companies to retain their profits is not inherently evil, while the lust for other's wealth is.
Maxime Bernier and Canada’s Newest Political Party
Maxime Bernier, the Canadian libertarian-leaning conservative, split from the Conservative Party and formed a brand new party with a brand new platform.
Liberate the American Public by Voting Third Party
Most Americans wanted third-party candidates on the 2016 debate stage.
Is Maduro the Venezuelan Allende?
President Maduro is leading his socialist regime in Venezuela much like the way Salvador Allende did in Chile.
The Canadian Supply Management Issue
Via supply management of the dairy and egg industry, the Canadian government is harming both producers and consumers alike.
A Glass Half Full Is Still a Serving of Possibility
How optimism and pessimism kill our aspirations by conflating probability with possibility, restricting our realm of accepted thought.
Ron Paul: Exempt Cryptocurrency From Capital Gains
Former Representative Ron Paul is calling on lawmakers to exempt new age cryptocurrency from coercive capital gains taxes and audit the fed.
Income Inequality? Yes Please
Though the gap between the rich and the poor is widening, such income inequality is actually beneficial for nearly all economic actors.
On Jair Bolsonaro: A Libertarian Perspective
Brazilian president-elect Jair Bolsonaro has been dubbed "Trump of the tropics".
The President’s Preposterous Caravan Claims
President Trump's claims about the Honduran immigrant caravan approaching the United States border are not grounded in reality.
Explosion Rocks Capital City of Tunisia
A suicide bomber wounds nine, mostly police, on Tunis's main avenue.
These 4 States Could Legalize Marijuana This November
Initiatives on midterm ballots in 4 states could legalize or decriminalize marijuana to various degrees, if voters choose to pass them.
Democracy: Perpetually at Odds With Unmolested Capitalism
Democracy is a tool weaponized by the least productive people in a capitalist society to attack society's most prolific producers of wealth.
Did Hungary Really Just Ban Gender Studies?
A recent Fox News story gave a blatantly inaccurate headline regarding Hungary's new policy towards gender studies programs.
The Murderous Military Uses Call of Duty for Target Practice
Through the use of Call of Duty and other violent video games, the United States armed forces is trying to desensitize its soldiers to killing.
11 Killed in Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
A gunman killed 11 people and wounded six at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday before police took him into custody.
Groupthink Is a Threat to Justice and Reason
Holding an idea because a majority happens to support it is a dangerous form of groupthink that endangers the notion of liberty and justice for all.
Is This Community the “Last Free Place in America”?
The small, open community of Slab City, California considers itself to be quite successfully living without any enforced laws or rulers.
Man Arrested in Connection With U.S. Mail Bombs
Authorities have arrested an individual connected with the wave of suspicious packages sent to critics of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Joshua Norton: Emperor of the United States
The story of Joshua Norton, a not-so-humble San Francisco man who went from rags to self-declared Emperor of the United States.
The Importance of the Individual in Life
Throughout time, the individual has been represented and portrayed positively in mythology and the real world, showing its importance in life.
Politicon 2018 Recap
Joshua D. Glawson recaps Politicon 2018, held Oct.
A True Immigration Solution
The libertarian proposal for immigration reform of ending the welfare state and opening the borders is far more practical than what either side has offered.
How the Republican Party Is Ruining America
Through one of the great lies of politics, the Republican Party is abandoning free market principles and crippling this country.
Is Socialism Bad for a Country and Its People?
The question requires a deep look at what exactly socialism means and what implications it has on each individual citizen and his or her autonomy.
Legalizing All Drugs Is Morally and Practically Beneficial
The War on Drugs tears apart families, enables the cartels to thrive, and doesn't actually reduce rates of drug consumption at all.