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New Mexico LP to Sue State Over Straight Party Voting
Hot off the heels of Gary Johnson polling second in a New Mexico senate poll, state officials are doing all that they can to help Democrat Martin Heinrich.
GDP Is Dead, and the Social Progress Index Succeeds It
The GDP is far past its time of use, and it is time for countries to adopt the social progress index as a measure of growth and development.
Cryptocurrency Is Taking the Next Step Into the Mainstream
Jack Dorsey's Square patent may pave the way for great increases in public use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency as values continue to rise.
Irish Candidate Seán Gallagher Announces 2018 Bid
Seán Gallagher, who placed second in the 2011 election to President Michael D. Higgins, has announced another bid for this October.
A New Look on Authoritarianism: Roman Dmowski
Can authoritarian nationalism and free market capitalism find common ground in the struggle against radical leftism and fascism?
Labor Unions Destroyed the Sanctity of the Worker
Labor unions have become obsolete due to their tendency to destabilize markets and increase prices of goods, despite working to improve working conditions.
The Last Thoughts of Delavan, Killed by an American Bomb
A touching fictional narrative story about the demise of Delavan, a kind young man born into a society living in fear of the American bomb.
Rand Paul Endorses Gary Johnson in Senate Race
Rand Paul crossed party lines to back Libertarian Gary Johnson, who is polling ahead of the Republican in New Mexico’s Senate race.
Free College Harms More Than It Helps
Supporters of free, government subsidized college do not recognize that the economic detriments far outweigh any possible benefits of the proposal.
John McCain: A Man of Honor or Disgrace?
We should not let the death of John McCain prevent us from honestly scrutinizing his past politics and claims to status as a war hero.
U.S., Mexico Reach Overhaul Deal, Canada Pressured to Agree
The United States and Mexico have reached a trade deal with plans to include Canada by Friday.
Less Is More: Building a Video Game in a Sandbox Built on Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
A gaming startup wants players to earn their living in a blockchain sandbox paid in its own token.
Larry Sharpe Is Wrong-There Should Be No Compromise Between Baker and Gay Couple
Larry Sharpe's compromise on the "bake the cake" issue allows the state to grow in power and size, at the expense of civil liberties.
Several Shooting Deaths Reported at Madden 19 Tournament in Jacksonville
Several deaths have been reported after an attacker opened fire at a Madden 19 Tournament event in Jacksonville, Florida Sunday afternoon.
Larry Sharpe to Be Featured on the Joe Rogan Experience
The Libertarian Party candidate for governor of New York will be a guest on Joe Rogan's show.
Government Could Be Funded Without Taxation
The State can collect revenue through means other than taxing income and property, and still raise the revenue needed to fund a minarchist state.
New Jersey Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Sweeney says he has the votes: New Jersey is poised to become the tenth legal-marijuana state.
Psychedelic Mushroom Trials Approved by FDA
Psychedelic mushrooms given the greenlight by FDA in clincal depression trials.
The Prisoner’s Dilemma
The prisoner’s dilemma, in all its present and no doubt future permutations, is a useful tool for thinking about the choices we face.
Chairman of the Damned: Matt Kuehnel Talks Libertarian Socialism
Matt Kuehnel, founder of the Libertarian Socialist Caucus, speaks with 71 Republic about his ideas and goals for the Libertarian Party.
If Everyone Is a “Libertarian”, What’s the Point of Being One?
If Romney is a libertarian, then what is the point of being a libertarian?
Interview: Lyn Ulbricht of Free Ross
71 Republic's Ryan Lau interviewed Lyn Ulbricht for an inside look at Ross Ulbricht's sentence and mistreatment, as well as the American justice system.
Interview: Virginia Libertarian Senate Candidate Matt Waters
An exclusive interview with Matt Waters, the Libertarian Party candidate for the 2018 Midterm Virginia Senate seat election.
The Best Way to Stop Crime Before It Happens
Stop asking how criminals act and start asking why — prevention beats surveillance and bans.
The Leonard Peltier Freedom Ride
A group of riders rode out from Mankato, Minnesota, planning to arrive at Coleman prison Florida to protest the imprisonment of Leonard Peltier.
The Free Market Can Be Used to Preserve Tradition
Tradition can be preserved through the use of market forces, rather than through government intervention in our lives and the economy.
Former Trump Lawyer Cohen Strikes Plea Deal
Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer, surrendered to the FBI and struck a plea deal with federal prosecutors in New York.
Barry Goldwater Is Only Popular Today Because He Lost
Barry Goldwater, a voice for limited government in the 1960s, is popular today because he did not have the power to betray his ideals.
Gary Johnson Is Running for Senate — Now What?
An in-depth look at the implications of a potential Gary Johnson New Mexico senatorial victory.
2018 Has Not Been a Good Year for Libertarian Republicans
Libertarian Republicans, throughout the past year, have faced a number of critical setbacks to their movement in the House and Senate.
Gary Johnson in Second Place in NM Senate Race Poll
A new poll has Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson in second place in the New Mexico Senate race, 10 points above Republican Mick Rich.
This Kentucky Multi-Media Shop Surged Its Town’s Economy
Appalshop, a multi-media company in Eastern Kentucky, has grown massively over the last half century and is helping to reduce poverty.
California Wants to Regulate Options for Kids’ Drinks
A new bill in California would affect the way that restaurants in California can market drinks in an attempt to reduce childhood obesity.
End the Wars: The Only Way to Support the Troops
“Support the troops” has become a slogan for warmongers.
Richard Russell, Kierkegaard, and the Crisis of Modernity
Danish philosopher Kierkegaard and his attitudes on the human condition and despair are largely applicable in the modern society.
Welcome to the International! Rogers Arena Hosts Dota 2 Championships
Teams face off at The International for the Dota 2 championships, as the gaming industry prepares to start using the blockchain.
Why We Moved to Canada
Why leaving the United States (but not going too far) is looking more and more like the right decision for many Americans.
We Could Survive Without Speed Limits
Speed limits are an immoral and ineffective waste of time, and are simply not necessary for the safety of a free society.
Can You Solve the Lawnmower Paradox?
In a free society, property rights and contract law work with each other, but in the lawnmower paradox, they work against each other.
Marx Is Wrong About the Workers
Marx's characterization is not the reality of the situation.
The Government Is the Worst Kind of Micromanager
Every bad boss you've had, scaled to a nation — that's the regulatory state.
Yes, Voting IS Consent to Be Governed
If you are willing to impose your will on another through voting, then others have the right to enforce their will upon you.
America Focuses on All the Wrong Problems
America argues about straws and tweets while its bombs kill children on a Yemeni school bus.
Social Media Shouldn’t Be Free
If users really want to be the client instead of the product of a social media platform, they should be willing to pay for the privilege
Deism and Politics: How Deism Helped Libertarianism
Since its dawn in the Enlightenment Era, deism has been closely tied to classical liberalism, helping the movement spread liberty.
The Case for Liberty - Phil Anderson for WI
Phil Anderson is exactly the solution Wisconsin needs to their current budget crisis caused by Scott Walker and his excessive mandates.
Gary Johnson Officially Enters New Mexico Senate Race
After weeks of deliberation, Gary Johnson has accepted the Libertarian Party's nomination and is running for United States Senate.