A Look at Finland’s Universal Basic Income
Though the trial in Finland was not successful, the Universal Basic Income is not the failure that many make it out to be.
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We Shouldn’t Trust Trump’s CIA Appointment
Who is President Trump's director of CIA appointment and why we shouldn’t trust her.
How the Whiskey Rebellion Changed America
The Whiskey Rebellion forced new Americans to define the limits of state power.
Broken Windows Policing and Over-Policing
‘Broken Windows’ policing is a broken policy from its onset as it is an overreach of government, unconstitutional, does not act as a deterrent for the crimes it supposes will be reduced, and further infuriates the…
13 Killed During Church Bombings in Indonesia
Suicide bombers killed nine and injured several on Sunday morning.
Near Half of Pro-Tech South Africans Will Invest in Crypto: Survey
A survey finds that 47 per cent of the respondents will invest in 2018.
Walt Whitman Understood Identity. We No Longer Do
Society has lost its understanding of identity, which should unite us as humans, rather than divide us into strict categories.
California’s Solar Panel Mandate Worsens Ongoing Crises
California's new mandate, which requires all new houses to have solar housing will cripple the state's economy by raising home costs.
The Wide World of Unregistered Firearms
Individuals can easily avoid firearm registration through buying parts of guns, which is a very important step in the direction of individual liberty.
CBD Is Helping Texans, but the State Wants to Take It Away
Texans have the right to try treatment, yet the state is getting in their way.
Bitcoin at $64,000 Next Year? Don’t Rule It Out
Due to an increase in hash power in the crypto mining industry, a major firm predicts massive spikes in Bitcoin's value this year.
Kodak Raising Crypto Funds for Image Copyright Blockchain
Kodak is creating its own cryptocurrency in attempts to raise money to protect the copyright of their platform's image media.
Should Libertarians Vote?
Many libertarians refuse to touch anything connected to the state.
The Problem With Making Everything a Right
Many politicians will make grand promises of the "Right to Healthcare." There is a problem with this rhetoric.
Nobody Truly Understands Natural Human Rights
The debate over what is a right rages on, yet few truly understand what rights are.
Trump Says U.S. Set to Leave Iran Deal
President Donald Trump is set to pull the U.S. out of the Iran nuclear deal.
Cryptocurrency Payments May Return on Reddit
During an interview with Cheddar, Chris Stowe, the CTO of Reddit, asserted that Reddit hopes to bring back payments dealing with Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC), and Ethereum (ETH).
Government Is Simply a Massive Scam
Government is simply not worth the costs, and is entirely unnecessary for the better functioning of a developed and free society.
“Planet-Lovers” Are Less Environmentally Conscious
A Michigan study finds the loudest climate worriers do the least in their own lives — and skeptics recycle more.
While People Are Busy Tearing Down Walls, Some Governments Still Insist on Building Them
People, ideas and genes have always crossed borders.
North Korea Warns the United States
The North Korean regime has warned the US and its diplomatic narrative, insisting that they should put any military pressure on the dictatorship.
Elon Musk Challenges Warren Buffet’s Candy Empire With Cryptocandy
Elon Musk will apparently be creating a candy company called "cryptocandy."
Reed College Students Want to Throw Out Historical Authors Because They’re White
Reedies Against Racism wants white authors removed from Reed College’s introductory humanities course.
From Fantasy to Reality: Social Ranking
Social ranking systems are becoming dangerously close to reality, and they are a serious threat to individual liberty across the world.
Minimum Wages Only Hurt the Economy
The existence of the minimum wage, as well as the concept of increasing it further, is highly detrimental to the economy.
What Does California’s Success Say About the Free Market?
California's economic success, compared to the United Kingdom's largely stagnant economy, is largely due to free market principles.
Crypto Investors Expect Trades to Continue After India Ban
India's ban on transactions involving cryptocurrencies is not expected to be a significant damper to the growing trade industry.
Infinity War Movie Review (SPOILERS)
A review (SPOILERS BELOW) of some of the pros and cons in Marvel's latest cinematic blockbuster, "Avengers: Infinity War".
Glenn “Kane” Jacobs Chokeslams Opposition
WWE star Glenn "Kane" Jacobs has won his mayoral nomination, which may have ensured a victory for the conservative libertarian.
North Korea’s Treaty Has Been Immortalized by Ethereum
North and South Korea's historic declaration of peace has been set in stone on the Ethereum blockchain.
The Stormy Daniels Story Is Irrelevant
The outrage over Stormy Daniels is unfounded, and though President Trump has many shortcomings, this should not be considered one of them.
My Body, My Choice. Down to the Genes
The government should not be regulating the experimental and potentially lifesaving industry of gene therapy, as it is a form of bodily autonomy.
A New Hope for Congress – Jason Hope for House of Reps
Texas Libertarian Jason Hope would audit the Fed, end the income tax, and give most of the congressional salary to veterans.
The Free Market Is the Unsung Hero of North Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could turn around the country into times of greater prosperity if he embraces the free market.
Google Is Watching Literally Everywhere You Go
No SIM, no WiFi, airplane mode on — and Google still logged every step of a walk through D.C.
The True History of the Gadsden Flag
The Gadsden flag has a deep history that many know little of, leading to misunderstandings about its true meaning and intention.
Think Differently - Jarvis for NH Governor
An interview with Jilletta Jarvis, Libertarian candidate for NH governor, exclusively conducted by 71 Republic's John Keller.
What the Alfie Evans Case Taught Us About the Second Amendment
The Alfie Evans case shows the importance of the Second Amendment via a parent's right to protect their child in life or death situations.
The Market Forces Companies to Care for Consumers
A rational individual will purchase a good or service if the benefit they receive from that service is equal to or outweighs the cost of it.
975 People File Lawsuit Over Bitcoin Cash
Angered users have filed a lawsuit over BTC and BCH confusion.
5 Essential Books That Every New Libertarian Should Read
Getting into Libertarianism can be confusing, so here are five books that are crucial to libertarian intellectual development.
Seattle Eliminates 2 Decades of Marijuana Convictions
Seattle moved to void two decades of misdemeanor marijuana convictions, affecting 542 people.
Donald Trump Pulls a Ron Paul With North Korea
How crazy is it that President Trump is now the subject of conversation relating to the Nobel Peace Prize because he's considering a non-interventionist policy.
The American Government Is a Terrorist Organization
Our own government exhibits traits of a terrorist organization, as they have killed more citizens than any other declared organization.
Venezuela Certifies 16 Crypto Exchanges After Petro Pre-Sales
Nicolas Maduro certified 16 cryptocurrency exchanges in hopes they will trade Venezuela’s Petro.
Rand Paul Betrayed Us, but He Is Not Alone
Senator Paul and Senator Coons have betrayed their constituents with their recent actions in the Senate regarding Mike Pompeo.
At What Point Does a Parent With Alzheimer’s Cease to Be a Parent?
The struggle of losing family to the memory loss of Alzheimer's forever changes the structure of a relationship between two people.
Buffet Says Cryptocurrency Is a Gamble, Not Investing
Buffet is an influential investor who has recently spoken out against cryptocurrency.