Libertarians Must Reject Violent Figures Like McVeigh
In order to be pure and consistent, members of the liberty movement must reject violent self-proclaimed freedom fighters like Timothy McVeigh.
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Texas Border Patrol Agent Juan Ortiz Charged With Murders
Following the deaths of four women in Texas, police have arrested border patrol officer Juan Ortiz on the grounds of murder and assault.
Who Would Sign the Social Contract?
If individuals had any say in the matter, they would not sign the always-fluctuating and highly volatile social contract that the state forces on us.
Rock City No More: How Big Government Ruined Detroit
After decades of prosperity in Rock City, big government policies came into Detroit and sent the economy spiraling into recession.
“The Once and Future Liberal”-How Does the Left Move Forward?
Mark Lilla, professor of humanities at Columbia University, provides the left with a way forward, but will they decide to take it?
New Studies Find Few Costs, Many Benefits to Carbon Tax
Despite recent criticism of a federal carbon tax, a collection of new nonpartisan studies seem to definitively prove its benefits.
Nike and Kaepernick Are Unimportant. Focus on Real Issues
The controversy behind Nike and Colin Kaepernick is only a divide and conquer tactic that allows the public to ignore more significant issues at hand.
The Military Oath of Enlistment Is Self-Contradictory
The Oath of Enlistment that all soldiers swear by proves they're chained to the executive branch, and often cannot fight for what they pledge to support.
The Liberty-minded Solution to the Scallop War
The Scallop War of Britain and France is increasing international tensions, but a number of quick solutions may restore diplomacy to the friendly nations.
From the Information Age to the Era of Intellectual Laziness
Modern America is what happens when we give a powerful communications tool to people who haven’t been taught how to think as students.
Rand Paul-endorsed Andy Sanborn Loses GOP Primary
In a tight New Hampshire primary, the liberty-minded Republican has fallen in a close race to establishment candidate Eddie Edwards.
Morality Should Not Determine Legality
People should not be punished for breaking victimless crime laws, and an end must be put to government control over how the people treat their bodies.
“Johannes Climacus” and the Need for Existential Doubt
In his brilliant work, "Johannes Climacus", Soren Kierkegaard breaks from most philosophers in regards to his belief in existential doubt.
Is a “Libertarian for Trump” Really a Libertarian?
Anyone who claims him or herself to be a "Libertarian for Trump" is betraying personal principles and at odds with the very nature of liberty.
Remembering the Consequences of Tyranny on 9/11
The September 11th terrorist attacks were truly a tragedy for the American people and created the modern tyrannical American government.
Democrats’ and Republicans’ Morals Prevent Compromise
As Democrats and Republicans have different moral opinions on what is fair in society, compromise between the parties is unlikely.
The End of Days? Apocalypse Cow Born in Israel
The Jewish Temple Institute claims to have bred a red heifer "apocalypse cow", but their next actions may spell conflict with Muslims.
Inevitable Death at the Hands of the Former
Young but aged-looking mental patient Jake Anderson is haunted by his belief in an evil Former of the world, but are any of his fears grounded in reality?
New Survey Finds Surprising Crypto Demographics
Millennials, men, and Hispanics lead crypto's believers — and a third of Americans would consider switching currencies.
Working Teens Should Not Be Forced Back to Public School
Public school is an inefficient and coercive institution that often prevents working teens from getting a jump-start on their careers.
Government Should Be Contained to Minarchy
Washington has no right to take any of these away and has no business declaring a certain few of them obsolete or suspendable.
Anarchy: What It Is and What Teen Vogue Fails to Realize
Kim Kelly of Teen Vogue gives a description of anarchy that reveals her underlying support for a tyrannical democratic state.
Russia Alleges U.S. Dropped White Phosphorus Bombs on Syrian Village
Banned white phosphorus bombs come into play once more as part of the U.S. and Russia's involvement in the Syrian Civil War.
The Most Brutal Police Department in the Country
With grossly high levels of excessive police force and four FBI investigations, Mesa, AZ has some of the most brutal police in the country.
Are People Too Blind to Know Their Government Is Lying to Them?
Many turn a blind eye to the lies and problems of our government because our first instinct is surviving, and we prefer to do so as comfortably as possible.
Beto Is a Texan Poser
Beto does not understand the true nature of Texas gun culture.
Scholarly Socialism? College Kids Are Radicalizing the Left
College students and young adults don't know what true socialism is.
Alex Jones and Infowars Permanently Banned From Twitter
Citing previous tweets as examples, Twitter's safety account has decided to permanently remove the accounts of Alex Jones and Infowars.
Josh Hawley’s Wage Plan Will Cripple the Working Class
Missouri GOP Senate candidate Josh Hawley recently proposed a disastrous "work credit" wage plan that will deeply hurt the working class.
Agorism Promises to Starve the State
While many may be familiar with the term "agorism" and its applications, the philosophy behind anarchistic counter-economics is lesser known.
Politics Is Awful but Necessary for Liberty in the Future
John Adams studied politics so his sons wouldn’t have to.
Cody Wilson Talks Libertarianism, Strategy, and the Future
Cody Wilson creator of the 3D printable gun, sat down with 71 Republic's Mason Mohon to talk ideology and future prospects.
The Democratic Party Doesn’t Care About America’s Youth
The Democratic Party claims to care about America's youth, but their policies prove that they would only make things a lot worse.
It’s Time to Replace Our Outdated Prison System
Our outdated prison system is illogical, inhumane, and gives no respect to the families of victims and to the victims themselves.
Post Malone- Unlikely Libertarian Figure??
Post Malone has an intrinsic distrust of the government and a large gun collection, which may be evidence of his libertarian leanings.
The Tragic Final Chapter of Anthony Bourdain
Anthony Bourdain paid Jimmy Bennett almost $400,000 after the then 17-year-old accused Bourdain's girlfriend of an underage sexual relationship in 2017.
A Bad Economy Is the First Step Towards Tyranny
From the dustbin of history, tyranny always lurks, ready to emerge in times of significant national crisis, such as a bad economy.
Stationary Plane Leaves American Patriots Breathless
At the Army National Guard Base in Burlington, Vermont, a stationary plane is wowing droves of patriotic Americans for a seemingly endless duration.
Russia Isn’t Why Trump Won, Get Over It
Strip away the hysteria and Russia's 2016 role was minor — and partly the predictable product of our own policy.
Why the 2018 Midterms Are Important to the Libertarian Party
There are unprecedented amounts of dissatisfied voters from the two major parties for the Libertarian Party to draw from this midterm season.
Sealand Celebrates 51st Anniversary
Today marks the 51st anniversary of the Principality of Sealand, and after years of tension, the abandoned British naval base still prospers.
The Libertarian Party Will Rise From Ashes of Intolerance
The growing trend of extremism and intolerance today is unsustainable, and the Libertarian Party will rise to provide a new way forward for all.
The South Carolina LP’s Battle Over James Smith
The South Carolina Libertarian Party is being attacked for the simple reason that they are not nominating Democrat James Smith for governor.
This Danish Anarchist Community Believes Freedom Works
For fifty years, a stateless square mile in Copenhagen has kept the peace with printed rules and no police.
Does Political Integrity Exist in American Politics?
Integrity is a value greatly lacking in our political figures today, as they have abandoned it, and their principles, to better themselves and gain power.
Sam Harris and Scientific Morality Show the Height of Hubris
Sam Harris brings up the very important issues of religious extremism, but his full-of-air answers on morality show a great degree of hubris.
A Pledge of Allegiance Is a Communist Dream
The concept of a Pledge of Allegiance is outdated and belongs only in an authoritarian state where obedience is instilled in children from a young age.
Abolishing the DEA Would Be Good for Your Health
The DEA, due to regulation of cannabis, psilocybin and LSD research, is a serious and urgent threat to American public health.