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Interview With Britton Wolf: SC House District 71 Candidate
Libertarian Britton Wolf is running for the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Hofstra Activists Demand the Removal of Thomas Jefferson Statue
Hofstra activists want Jefferson's statue gone; one student notes he helped author the right they're using.
Gun Control Does Not Lead to Less Gun Violence
Australia's buyback, Britain's ban, Chicago's rules — the numbers keep refusing to cooperate with gun control.
Californians Hate Their Gas Tax
Three in four California voters want the gas tax cut, just as it climbs toward the nation's second highest.
Let the Market Kill Facebook
Facebook is under fire for how it treats users, and the market, not regulators, should decide its fate.
The US Government Violates Every Basic Rule of Consent
Though public schools, an extension of the government, preach valuable lessons on consent, it appears that the government does not take their own advice.
Even After Obamacare, America’s Healthcare System Is Failing
Without a doubt, Obamacare was not a very good healthcare system for Americans.
Bobbi Hicks for Arkansas State Senate: A Profile in Liberty
Bobbi Hicks of Arkansas is running for State Senate as a Libertarian.
Fiscal Conservatism Is Dead
The government cannot properly fund its own programs yet we are sending billions to countries that hate us.
Parkland Student Activist Justifies Ostracizing Nicholas Cruz
Parkland survivor Emma Gonzalez has made questionable statements around the social treatment of the shooter.
Islamic State Attacks French Supermarket, Showing a Failure for Gun Control
This attack is a prime example of how mass murdering psychopaths will obtain firearms regardless of the laws.
The Frontier Isn’t Gone, It Just Isn’t Where We Thought
Though we do not have unsettled territory anymore in the modern world, does this really mean that the frontier truly does not exist?
Stephen Paddock’s Hotel Footage Released
Hotel footage of Stephen Paddock's days leading up to the shooting has been released.
Shutdown Looming as President Trump Threatens to Veto Budget
President Donald Trump tweeted on Friday morning that he is considering vetoing the spending bill that has just passed the Senate.
Socialism Fails Due to the Lack of Economic Calculation
Mises proved that socialism wouldn't work because, unlike capitalism, it cannot distinguish more or less valuable uses of resources.
Binance Suspended From Japan, Makes Plans for Malta Move and Fiat Exchange
Binance has been suspended from Japan, but seeks new beginnings in other places.
President Trump Signs Budget
In an effort to avoid a government shutdown, President Trump signed a budget deal that includes an increase in military spending.
YouTube Gun Vlogger Turns to Pornhub After Firearms Policy Update
After YouTube tightened its firearms policy, a gun channel moved its videos to Pornhub.
Our Intellectuals Aren’t Ready for Jordan Peterson
New ideas turn a society around, and that is what Dr. Peterson brings to the table.
Rand Paul Says $1.5 Trillion Dollar Budget a “Rotten & Terrible” Way to Govern
Kentucky Senator Rand Paul takes aim at the Washington swamp, declaring his vehement distaste for the hastily made budget deal.
Hannibal Buress’s Microphone Cut Off by Jesuit University After Off Color Priest Jokes
Well known comedian, Hannibal Buress, was giving a stand-up routine at Loyola Chicago, when all of a sudden, the school silenced his microphone.
ICON Up More Than 50% Ahead of Exchange Listings & Token Swap
South Korean cryptocurrency ICON rose more than 50% ahead of new exchange listings and a token swap.
Common Misconceptions About the Universal Basic Income
Many criticize the Universal Basic Income for being overly expensive, as well as being a job deterrent.
Raleigh Police Demand Google Release GPS Data of Users Near Crime Scenes
As we speak, the North Caroline government is in the process of trying to force Google to give away the data and locations of individuals who have been near crime scenes.
Bernie Would Slaughter
Though I in no way support the policies of Senator Bernie Sanders, I do believe that he has the ability to win the next presidential election in a landslide.
Conservation Offers Reasons for Conditional Optimism, but We Seem to Prefer Feeling Glum
Why is it that humanity prefers pre-emptive sadness about the state of the environment, rather than working towards conservation and a better future?
Republican Policies Are Shifting, but on the Right Issues?
Following the Parkland school shooting, many Republicans are shifting their positions on gun control.
Congress Loves Cryptocurrency
Though many world governments are heavily condemning cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the 2018 American Joint Economic Report takes a more accepting view of the currency.
School Shooting Reported at Maryland High School
The situation has been contained, according to local authorities.
Facts, Gun Violence, Walkouts and Feelings
Among a tense political climate of misinformation, it is easy to believe sensationalized stories and twisted facts.
Maryland Shooting Proves Necessity of Armed Security
An armed school resource officer stopped a shooting at a Maryland high school, a case for armed security.
Winter Is Pub Season, but the Rest of the Year Belongs to Nature
As the frigid winter temperatures come to an end, it is nearly time for us to once again experience the wonders of the American outdoors.
Planning Your Cryptocurrency Portfolio: An Interview With Ben, Founder of the Crypto Planner
Last week, 71 Republic's Matthew Geiger sat down with Ben, Founder of The Crypto Planner (TCP).
The Cost of War in the Everlasting Echo of the Battlefield
Imagine intense fear happens every single night, preventing you from sleeping.
Jason Stapleton on Trump, Military Experience, and Libertarianism
Jason Stapleton is a libertarian radio host with a captivating past.
Adam Kokesh on Potential Running Mates, Abolishing the Federal Government, and “Resigning on Day One”
Tired of fake candidates and false principles, Kokesh is gunning to not be president.
California Appoints Undocumented Immigrant to State Office
California puts an undocumented immigrant, attorney Lizbeth Mateo, on a state committee — a first.
Culture Is Responsible for Japan’s Low Gun Violence Rates, Not Gun Control
It’s not about the laws, it’s Japan’s collectivist culture that keeps mass shootings out of the nation.
Consent Matters: Non-consensual School Funding Is Wrong
Forcing taxpayers to fund schools is wrong, even for a good cause, because consent always matters.
The Failed Disruption of the Student Walkout
Students are walking out over gun violence, but the protests are better PR than policy, the writer argues.
UMBC Retrievers Fetch UVA Cavaliers in the Greatest Upset in NCAA Tournament History
UMBC didn't just beat top-seeded Virginia — the 16-seed won by twenty.
Post Election Analysis and Exclusive Interview With Drew Miller
Libertarian Drew Miller outpolled Conor Lamb's margin in PA-18 — and rejects the charge that he handed Lamb the seat.
Maryland School Attempts to Repress Student Walkout
Told to protest Parkland in the cafeteria, South Carroll students walked out the doors anyway — a 71 Republic exclusive.
Essentialism: The Mother of All Linear Thinking
We instinctively believe people, groups and objects have essences.
Gavi Shapiro: A Republican Liberty-Lover We All Need
Tech entrepreneur Gavi Shapiro is primarying a Georgia Republican from the liberty side, armed with school choice and tax cuts.
The Prototypical American Candidate
Pennsylvania’s 18th District special election offers lessons for Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians about who wins.
Recycling Paper Products Kills More Trees Than It Saves
Paper companies plant trees because they need them.