Dear New York: Elect Larry Sharpe
The writer makes the case for Libertarian Larry Sharpe in New York’s 2018 governor’s race.
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The Founding Fathers Would Be Furious at What America Has Become
The founders believed in life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Miracle in Missouri: Austin Petersen Could Win This Thing
Against all odds, Missouri Senate candidate Austin Petersen is quickly rising in the polls against Josh Hawley, who was previously believed to be a shoe-in.
Libertarians Are Lacking a Respectable Role Model
Following Ron Paul's retirement, libertarians simply have nobody to follow as an example of a respectable freedom fighter.
Trade War With U.S. ‘Days Away’, G7 Ministers Meet
Six G7 ministers send Trump 'regret and disappointment' as steel tariffs put a trade war days away.
Canada Proves Once Again That Big Oil Can Always Count on Government $$$
When will clean renewable energy finally receive the same kind of consistent investment?
Adrift Movie Review: A True Story of Lovers
Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin star in this true story of lovers sailing into a hurricane, directed by Baltasar Kormakur.
The Decay of Independent Thought to Bleakness
What is left of humanity, when minds are free of independent thought?
The Paradox of Abortion: Liberty or Duty?
Abortion pits individual freedom against societal duty to protect the disadvantaged, as outlined by John Rawls's principles of justice.
Analysis: Uber, Google? A Self-Driving Super Team Might Be in the Works
Uber and Google's sister company Waymo are working towards a deal, says the Uber chief.
President Trump’s Turbulent Trade Tomfoolery
Trump's flip on trade, and support for protectionism, spells out bad news for the United States, now on the verge of a trade war with China.
Second Day of Pre-Summit Nuclear Talks for U.S., North Korea
Top U.S. and North Korean diplomats met for a second day in New York to prepare for a planned summit.
The Flag Takes a Knee All the Time, and Nobody Minds
Symbolism and piousness are worse than hollow gestures if they only serve as a means of evading the actual hard work of democracy.
South Korea Proposes Lifting ICO Ban
South Korea is looking to lift its 2017 ban of ICO projects in an attempt to legalize and regulate the cryptocurrency market.
Autonomous Vehicles VS Government
Driverless cars promise hundreds of billions in savings; the biggest obstacle is the politicians grabbing the wheel.
Can We Dismiss Race in the Present While Still Acknowledging the Concept’s Troubled Past?
Raising a generation that judges people by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin means abandoning the notion of race altogether
Inequality Is Not Injustice
Governments should instead act cautiously and prudently, mindful of these principles.
Your “Rights” Are Ultimately Meaningless
Rights, particularly those as outlined by John Locke, are wrongfully objective and meaningless interpretations of our obligations as human beings.
Does Microdosing LSD Really Improve Cognition?
Can microdosing on LSD really make you smarter, or is this nothing more than a particularly interesting case of confirmation bias?
A True Libertarian Opposes Abortion
Abortion is antithetical to the idea of liberty, as it violates the very concept of individual freedom by taking the right to life of a fetus.
Losing Jobs to Robots: A Misconstrued Non-Issue
Robots, while eliminating some jobs, create many more than they remove, as well as improving quality of life in a number of ways.
Solo Review: Solo Is Definitely More Than So-So, but Still Feels Forgettable
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” is better than so-so, but it is still easy to forget.
Santa Fe Didn’t Fit the Left’s Narrative, So We All Stopped Talking About It
The methods of any shooter are almost arbitrary to the amount of damage they can do, thus nullifying the left's argument.
Donald Trump’s Monumental Mistake
Trump has sliced Bears Ears, which will prove to be a mistake.
Desecrating the Flag From a Libertarian Perspective
You may hate flag burning, but a flag someone owns is theirs to burn — that's what property and speech mean.
Free Markets Are the Ultimate Tool to Destroy Bigotry
After the arrest of two black men at a Starbucks, the writer argues markets, not laws, are the best cure for business bigotry.
Personal Responsibility and the Quest for Blame
Nobody wants to wake up and see a story of kids getting killed, but not everyone believes stricter gun laws will actually accomplish the goal of reducing violence.
Stop Making a Big Deal About the Royal Wedding
The Royal Wedding is a glorious show of statist British hypocrisy.
Roger Stone: Trump May Not Run in 2020
The activist has stated that he will challenge a Pence/Haley ticket that Trump may back in 2020.
Energy Used for Bitcoin Mining Set to Triple: Study
The energy used for bitcoin mining is increasing exponentially, a study says.
Murphy: I Support ‘Real’ Second Amendment
Democratic Senator Chris Murphy clarifies his position on gun rights, believing in a 'real' Second Amendment that allows some room for gun control.
Italy’s Populist Government Materializes
As populism rises in Europe, Italy has reached a coalition government deal, leading the European Union to face an uncertain future.
Switzerland’s Long Fight for Fiscal Policy Independence
Switzerland is trying, through the difficult legislative process of democracy, to return to a currency that is backed by gold.
You Libertarians Benefit From the State
Critics say libertarians are hypocrites for using public roads and taking Social Security.
The Fallacy of Government Production
Political thinking tends to fall victim to the availability heuristic, which suggests that the status quo is the only option.
Deadpool 2: A Sequel Even Better Than the First
Ryan Reynolds is back and better than ever before as 'Deadpool' in this extremely funny and enjoyable sequel, "Deadpool 2."
Faith and Love: Rand’s Critical Error
Ayn Rand's individualistic objectivism has some merits, but is wrong to disregard the forces of faith and love in society.
Nikolas Cruz Pointed Gun at Family, Report Says
Parkland suspect Nikolas Cruz had a violent past, as detailed in a report by the shooter's younger brother, Zachary Cruz.
America Is Becoming Rome, and Rome Fell
We should learn from Rome's mistakes and use it to better the future.
Hillary Clinton Thinks She Lost in 2016 Because America Is Sexist
Clinton believes Americans are uneasy about seeing women in politics.
The White House Weighs in on “Yanny or Laurel”
In a Twitter video, the White House weighs in on the internet meme.
Several Killed in Texas High School Shooting
A rising casualty number defined another high school shooting in the United States.
What Will the New Normal Look Like?
2016 started a new transition period for society, one that has been approaching for years and is not likely to soon go away.
Childish Gambino Inaccurately Portrays American Culture
Childish Gambino's most recent video, which critiques the United States' gun violence, does not paint a true picture of American culture.
IBM and Stellar Join Forces to Save the Planet With the Blockchain
Using the the Stellar blockchain, Veridium labs is saving the planet with decentralized carbon credits.
Don’t Like High Drug Prices? Blame the FDA
Ultimately, the FDA is responsible for the exorbitant price of drugs, due to the crony capitalist nature of the government agency.
With Infinity War Behind Us, What Film Will Next Take the Box Office by Storm?
Following the massive success of Marvel's 'Infinity War', there are a great number of movies expected to perform well this summer.
The US Is Ready to Accept a Moderate Party
After some considerable successes in the state of Rhode Island, it is clear that America is ready for a third, moderate party.