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The Equalizer 2: Film Review
The summer of sequels continues, this time it’s "The Equalizer 2." Does this film hold up as a strong counterpart to its 2014 predecessor?
Rand Paul Is in a Bind
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has backed himself into a corner over his potential support of Trump's SCOTUS nominee, Brett Kavanaugh.
Over Three Fourths of Americans Are Broke. Why?
An increasing number of Americans are broke, and there are several obvious culprits responsible for the lack of financial success rampant in the country.
Real Strongmen Aren’t Victims
Every dictator casts himself and his followers as victims, because authoritarians need crises and enemies to blame.
Trump’s Iraq: Why the President Wants War With Iran
Trump's Twitter tirade is dolled up interventionism, as his words continue to spark further tensions between the United States and Iran.
Caller: Josh Hawley Made Neighbor Remove Petersen Sign
After a neighbor put out an Austin Petersen yard sign, Josh Hawley came to the door with a neighborhood contract, stating that it must go.
Nullification Is the Cure to Tyranny
With the death of local sovereignty comes the rise of the superstate.
A New Dawn for Cuba?
The drafting of a new constitution could offer Cuba a fast track to modernization and a newfound respect for individual liberties.
Dying Industries in the USA and the Ones Worth Reviving
Through a societal change in desires, as well as increased automation and outsourcing, a number of American industries are declining.
Spoiler Alert: Israel Has Nukes
Few people know that Israel has nuclear weapons thanks to a combined effort by the United States and Israeli governments to supress this fact.
Ecuador Is Handing Over Julian Assange to the United Kingdom
Ecuador is withdrawing their asylum of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange and handing him back over to the U.K.
America: Closer to Mussolini Than the Founders’ Goal
America has drifted far away from the limited government ideals of the Founding Fathers, and in fact, is falling dangerously close in ideology to Mussolini.
Trump’s President, Shouldn’t Snowden Be Home by Now?
President Trump should stay true to his promise and pardon and bring back the American whistle-blowing hero, Edward Snowden.
Obama, Freedom and Identity Politics
In Johannesburg, Obama made the case against identity politics better than most conservatives have.
Babies Across the Globe Are Being Born With Three Parents
Through a complex process known as pronuclear transfer, scientists are helping to create babies with the DNA of three parents.
Interview: Polish Libertarian Konrad Berkowicz
Konrad Berkowicz, the Vice Chair of Poland's Liberty Party and candidate for President of Krakow, met with 71 Republic's Daniel Szewc to discuss his ideas.
Humanist Spirituality
A reply to philosopher Stephen T. Asma’s New York Times defense of religion.
Skyscraper: Movie Review
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson leads again in another high budget action thrill ride.
It’s 2018. Why Are So Many Americans Starving?
In a culture of rampant waste, nearly 15% of Americans face some form of food insecurity.
Initiative to Break California Into 3 States Fails Before It Begins
Though the movement to break California into 3 received the signatures it needs for a vote, such a vote will not be occurring this year.
Vegans Would Fare Much Better as Libertarians
Farming subsidies hurt the small farmers and consumers across America, but perhaps, these policies harm vegans more than anyone else.
Nationwide Insurance Is Getting Sued...Again
Nationwide Insurance is facing backlash from employees after making a change in their business model, a reoccurring issue for the company.
Political Language Is Biased Against Nonviolence
By passively, instead of proactively, describing ideals like small government and nonviolence, the freedom movement is digging its own grave.
Elon Musk Supports Government, Not Republicans
Musk's donations follow subsidies, not parties — $4.9 billion in government support explains both aisles.
Want to Help the Poor? Abolish the Minimum Wage
Not only are raises in the minimum wage disastrous for the economy, they are also immoral, as they take away the right to value oneself.
Austin Petersen Is Bitcoin’s Best Chance in Congress
Senate candidate Austin Petersen continues to embrace cryptocurrency ahead of hotly contested primary against Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley.
Trump’s Treason
It’s time we start calling out President Trump for his treason, as he continually betrays the American way of doing things.
Agency Is Libertarian. Marijuana and Alcohol Aren’t
Agency, or true self-responsibility, is the key to a sustainable free society, and mind-altering substances have no place in that society.
France Officially Wins Second World Cup in Russia
France, after a long and hard fought battle, takes home World Cup in Russia after final defeating Croatia by a score of 4 to 2.
Microfinance Is Saving the World’s Working Poor
By allowing business owning men and women in third world countries to get a foot in the door, microfinance is helping to reduce global poverty.
President Trump, a Week in Review: Interview, Boris Johnson, More
President Trump has faced a very busy week, full of controversy and all leading up to the ever-superstitious Friday the 13th.
Philosophy Is Not Dead
Despite what many may think, philosophy still has great value in today's society and has several practical applications as well.
Hawley, Missouri GOP Rip Page From Failed Clinton Playbook
National Republicans set to spend money on establishment Missouri Senate candidate Josh Hawley, who has shown little interest in his campaign.
Henry David Thoreau: Walking the True Walk of Libertarianism
Like Henry David Thoreau, we must live and also act deliberately in order to obtain the freedom and liberty that we desire.
The Consequences of States Defining Nations
When States define nations and collect statistics about people within them, they are only creating more tools to divide those who are equal.
Being the Change - Paul Wolfe for School Board
John Keller sits down with Paul Wolfe to discuss his run for School Board of Alachua County, Florida and his position on several issues.
Four Easy Ways to Rein in Federal Spending
Federal spending is out of control, but government can take these four steps to right its path and restore America to fiscal sanity.
Measuring the True Quality of Human Life
By most objective measures, human life is better now than ever.
College Board Under Fire for SAT Scoring Procedure
College Board is under fire again, this time for their highly controversial scoring of the June 2018 SAT, where many students received harsh, low scores.
Paul, Lee Only Senators to Vote Against U.S. Support of NATO
Last year, the Senate supported Montenegro's addition to NATO, with only two Senators objecting.
Trump Is Right: NATO Is Cheating Us
Essentially, we are sending billions of dollars protecting a country from an invasion that likely won't happen.
The Socialist Myth That Is Late Stage Capitalism
Late Stage Capitalism is a myth created by Marx that prominent socialists have used to argue against the capitalist system.
The US Can Help BMW Grow but Trump Is Hurting the Process
Donald Trump, through dangerous protectionist trade policies, is hurting the way that we grow our BMW's via free trade overseas.
What Can We Expect From Brett Kavanaugh?
Brett Kavanaugh will bring a new face to the Senate, for the better or the worse.
Two Practical Tips for Every Libertarian
To read these two basic practices is to considerably change the entire intellectual lifestyle of a libertarian in a positive way.
Libertarians Should Oppose Brett Kavanaugh
Is Kavanaugh another principled conservative in the likes of Neil Gorsuch, or will he sacrifice our constitutional liberties from time-to-time?
Arvin Vohra Will Pardon Snowden and Ulbricht of Victimless Crimes as President
Arvin Vohra, on the first day of a presidency, pledges he would immediately pardon all those in prison for victimless crimes.