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Making Room for Reflection in the Learning Process
The learning process isn’t just about taking in information.
Trump: “I’m a Nationalist”
After years of policy that would suggest as much, President Trump officially declared at a Monday rally: "I'm a nationalist".
Texas Nuclear Weapons Plant Facing Emergency
Midday Tuesday, the Pantex plant in Texas declared a sudden emergency response after a number of past serious safety violations.
City of Austin Facing Contaminated Water Crisis
Due to flooding of water supplies, the city is under a water crisis, in which all consumed water must be first boiled to ensure its safety.
Larry Sharpe Excluded From NY Gubernatorial Debate
After low polling and name recognition, WBNG New York has decided not to include Larry Sharpe or any other third-party candidates.
The Difference Between Austrian and Chicago Economics
Libertarians usually adhere to the Austrian or Chicago School for economics.
Supreme Court to Solve Free Speech v. Private Corporation Debate
Regardless of the ruling of an upcoming SCOTUS free speech case, what can libertarians do to ensure that the natural right to free speech is preserved?
The Difference Between Implied and Explicit Consent
Implied and explicit consent are concepts that have practical uses, like consent to personal acts, but are also important in understanding the government.
The Nature of the High School Hierarchy
A student's social status is an important factor in determining the type of experience they have during high school, but exactly how does it determine that?
Does the Two Party System Make Any Sense?
The two-party system leaves voters with few options, as although the Democrat and Republican Parties seem to differ, Authoritarianism is at their core.
How the Government Ruined the Detroit Auto Industry
Many factors contributed to the downfall of the Detroit automobile industry.
Being a Writer in the Liberty Movement
Contributing to the liberty movement through writing provides the writer with the ability to take in ideas and to spread new ones.
The German Empire Lost World War One Before the Start
The German Empire, despite being a leading European power, lost the Great War before a shot was even fired due to military mistakes and underestimation.
10 Excellent Reasons Not to Vote in Elections
From political to practical to moral, there are many reasons not to vote, as doing so creates much greater harm to you than it does benefit.
The Distortion of Liberalism
Liberalism has gone from an ideology seeking to protect individual's rights and keep them free, to a hypocritical philosophy of big government benevolence.
Dress Codes Should Protect Free Speech, Not Ban Colors
Rather than protecting free speech, some school dress codes are restricting clothing based on things as trivial as different colors.
Beto O’Rourke Faces a Possible Campaign Finance Violation
Beto O'Rourke, the Democratic Candidate for Senator of Texas, may have committed a campaign finance violation involving a CNN town hall.
The Catholic Church Needs a New Reformation
The Catholic Church, under the leadership of Pope Francis, has broken its own Canon Law and should reform itself before it's too late.
Everyone Should Vote
Although counterintuitive, it is a popular opinion among many libertarians and anarchists that one should not vote in political elections.
The Minarchism Vs Anarchism Debate: Solved
The minarchism vs anarchism debate often overlooks the one aspect which underpins all formal and informal social structures: culture.
Lindsey Graham Taking DNA Test to “Beat” Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren's DNA test revealed small amounts of Native American heritage, sparking political controversy from both sides.
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The NPC meme makes a bitter stab at society's downward spiral into senseless, thoughtless mob mentality behind the political elites.
The Fallacy of Limited Government and Classical Liberalism
The system that claims to only protect negative rights simply cannot do so, as it relies on voting and taxation to properly function.
YouTube Down Across Servers Worldwide
With YouTube down across the world, users cannot be sure of the cause of the crash or when the social platform giant will return to function.
Saudi Arabia Preparing to Admit Journalist Died During Interrogation
Riyadh prepares to admit Khashoggi died in its consulate — recast as an interrogation gone wrong.
Wealth Creates More Privilege Than Race
Wealth is a greater determinant of future opportunity, rather than the progressive ideal of gender or race-based privilege.
Are More People Advocating “Socialist Societies?”
Though more people appear to be leaning socialist in the modern day, actual implementation of these policies would undoubtedly fail.
Improve Your Life and Conquer Your Monday
Rarely is someone excited for Mondays to come around, but with these new tips, you can start to enjoy Mondays like any other day.
Collectivism Targets the Weak
Collectivist ideologies destroy the sanctity of the individual and appeal to the weak, who seek to use government as an apparatus for their own betterment.
A Response to a Socialist
A response to a socialist, who argued against Joshua D. Glawson's stance on issues such as poverty, child labor laws, mentioned in a previous article.
The Democrats Have Embarrassed Themselves
The Democrats have embarrassed themselves by using slurs against rapper Kanye West and by promoting violence after the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh.
“Not Real Socialism” Is a Valid Argument
Socialism may be flawed in practice,but the theory behind it differs from the effects seen in the real world, giving validity to a common argument.
Interview With Open Carry Texas Founder CJ Grisham
Interview with the founder of pro-gun rights activist group Open Carry Texas, discussing the organization's mission and accomplishments so far.
The Case for Right-wing Unity
The ideologies of the right must unite to fight against the liberty-threatening left in order to ultimately benefit libertarians.
Collectivism Has Destroyed Venezuela
The collectivist regime of Venezuelan President Maduro has caused a large amount of the nation's population to flee the country in the search for hope.
Trump’s Appalling Ultimatum to Our Troops
Trump's command to always comply throws away morality and a just military, spiraling his troops into a dark land of blind authority.
New Bill Would Authorize Drug Tests for Congressmen
Rep.Clay Higgins of Louisiana's proposal would create randomized drug tests for Congressmen, but opponents criticize the move as a political gimmick.
The Free Market Is a Better Alternative to Government
A market free of government interference is a system that can effectively provide for the people in a manner that is voluntary and competitive.
Libertarian Party Establishes Youth Engagement Committee
The LP Youth Engagement Committee will seek to bring in a new wave of libertarians, hoping to bring the party into the mainstream.
Nikki Haley Resigns as U.S. Envoy to the United Nations
In a stunning fashion this Tuesday, President Trump is accepting the resignation of Nikki Haley, U.S. envoy to the United Nations.
Does the Government Actually Keep You Safe?
The democratic state and its politicians, in an attempt to make you safe, embody the very injustice they nominally oppose: murder.
Scott Horton Talks Patriotism, Israel and Palestine, and Hope
Scott Horton sits down with 71 Republic to talk patriotism, Israel and Palestine, and the wars.
Americans Must End the War on Terror
The War on Terror has been a waste of money, resources, and lives while also furthering government surveillance and the war economy.
Interview With Brent DeRidder of the Liberty Coalition for Disaster Relief
Indri Schaelicke of 71 Republic interviewed the founder of the Liberty Coalition for Disaster Relief to discuss a number of pertinent issues.
Kavanaugh Confirmed to Supreme Court
After a long delay, Judge Kavanaugh has been confirmed to the Supreme Court by the Senate.
A Good Patriot Is Nothing More Than a Good Killer
Patriotism is, in every meaningful way, the willingness to kill and die for an abstract boundary of land that one does not choose.
“Non-Partisan” LA LGBT Center Stumps Against Trump
Though claiming to be a non-partisan, not-for-profit group, the LA LGBT Center's voting initiative flyer contains calls to vote against President Trump.