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Why Legalize Recreational Marijuana?
The legalization of marijuana has become an extremely vital issue in modern society.
Everybody Loses: The Effect of the $15 Minimum Wage
Ontario raised its minimum wage to $14, with $15 to follow.
Richie Incognito Under Fire Once Again by NFL
This isn’t the first time Incognito has been accused of using racial slurs.
Mother Jones Will Now Attribute Anything to Global Warming
A recent Mother Jones Op-Ed blamed climate change for the recent snowfall in Florida.
The Double Edged Sword of Feminism
Feminism has slowly but surely morphed into a dangerous and hypocritical ideology.
Ron Paul Thinks a Popular Libertarian Candidate Is “Very Possible” in 2020
In an interview with the Washington Examiner, Ron Paul expressed his feeling that President Trump may face a libertarian challenger in 2020.
Jumanji Beats Out Star Wars, Other Blockbusters
The Jumanji reboot has quietly grossed half a billion dollars — and outrun The Last Jedi.
From the Editor: The Title “Cultural Critic” Is Meaningless
Cultural critics are becoming less of a source for intelligent social analysis and more of a collective group of egomaniacs.
THEKEY: A New Ecosystem of Identity Verification for the Future
THEKEY uses the blockchain to verify identity, betting that reputation will matter most in the next generation of the internet.
The Banker’s Bitcoin: How Ripple Is Against the Goal of Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency promises decentralization and freedom from banks.
The Danger of the Modern View of Death
The view of death in today's world has descended into a nihilistic view, which has made everything worse for everyone.
SYFY’s Hit Series “The Magicians” Will Begin Third Season Wednesday
Netflix turned 'The Magicians' from a sleeper into a hit just in time for its third season.
China Is Ready for War
President Xi Jinping urged the Chinese to be ready for war and to "not fear death."
The Freedom Fighters of Iran: What’s Next?
The protests that began over Iran's economy have turned into open defiance of Khamenei himself.
We’re Gonna Die: How Oregon’s ‘Gas Crisis’ Shows the Psychological Trap of Government Intervention
Oregonians panicking over pumping their own gas is what dependence on the state looks like.
Ron Paul Is Right: Jeff Sessions Should Be Fired
Jeff Sessions rolled back Obama-era protections for state marijuana laws.
College Prices Are Proof That the Government Is Ineffective
Government's involvement in college education has shown its incompetence.
Duopoly: The Republicans and Democrats May as Well Unite
We're stuck in a two party cycle, and the only option is to vote third party.
In a World of Fake, How Can We Find the Truth?
Fake news plagues the world today, so we need methods to be sure we are not falling victim to it.
Voting Isn’t Working. What Will?
Voting Libertarian has not advanced the movement for freedom.
North Korea Accepts Peace Negotiation
After 2 years of silence between the two Koreas, this newfound communication could ease tensions between the North and the South.
How Libertarian Were Our Founders?
Many like to explore the political leanings of the founders, but they always start with the end in mind.
The Land of Upright Men: Thomas Sankara & the Marxist Revolution of Burkina Faso
Sankara reads like Rothbard with his condemnation of war for tribe's sake and suggestion that his people deserved a greater understanding of the impact that their blood and death played outside the battlefield.
Human Body Heat Is Being Harvested to Mine Cryptocurrency
A Dutch project puts volunteers in thermoelectric bodysuits to mine altcoins with body heat — and it's paid off.
Macron Goes Orwell
How the French president is beginning to echo Orwellian media tactics.
The Most Fundamental? Component in a Libertarian Society: The Family
Any society that is successful has an authority, for a libertarian society, it is the family; for an authoritarian society, it is the government.
What Should the U.S. Do About North Korea?
The current US strategy to counter North Korea is highly ineffective and very dangerous.
Rocket Man and Agent Orange Should Find a New Playground
These two world leaders need to leave their pettiness on the playground, preferably not one with millions of children and adults.
Craigslist Offers Private Prison in Exchange for 88 Bitcoins
A Colorado private prison is on Craigslist for $1.2 million — or 88 bitcoins.
Drug-Addled Sex Parties Fuel Silicone Valley - But at What Cost?
Silicon Valley is making decisions while really, really high, and this is potentially dangerous for everyone.
Senator Romney? Mitt Romney’s Twitter Location Is Updated to Utah as Senate Seat Opens
Mitt Romney changed his Twitter location to Utah, a hint that he may run for the open Senate seat.
How the Government Held Back the Second Industrial Revolution
The second industrial revolution was a great time in American history, yet it did not reach its fullest potential.
The Work of Liberty - An Interview With Libertarian State Representative Brandon Phinney
Brandon Phinney, a Libertarian state representative from New Hampshire, talks about his work in the legislature.
Police Brutality and Minority Struggle: Ending the Blame Game
Ghetto culture tends to be the issue in minority communities, not the police.
Is Welfare Better Than a Job? In 15 States, It Is
Welfare is better than working in many places, creating ridiculous dependencies.
California Prosecutes Man for Criticizing Islam on Social Media
California’s attorney general is prosecuting a man over anti-Islam comments he posted on an Islamic center’s Facebook page.
California Kicks Off 2018 With Statewide Legalization of Marijuana, Kinda
The west coast state has made a big step towards pot legalization.
North Korea’s Looming Shadow Over 2018’s Olympics
North Korea poses a possible threat in this year's Olympic games.
Safe Zone for Women at Berlin’s New Year’s Eve Celebration Fails to Protect Them From Sexual Assault
Berlin's 'safe zone' didn't stop the New Year's assaults — an armed woman might have.
Germany Cracks Down on Free Speech
The German government is doing what it can to remove hate speech and fake news from social media, and it's frightening.
The Dangers of Compulsory Education
Not only does compulsory public schooling enslave children, it is also a tool for indoctrination.
Socialism, the Killer
Forty-four percent of millennials would rather live under socialism.
Government Has Stunted the Potential of Vaccines and the Free Market Can Fix It
If the government instead took a laissez-faire approach to the vaccine industry and let the free market work its course vaccine companies would have to meet customer standards to make a profit.
Trump Was a Big Help for the Economy in 2017
Donald Trump has provided an array of benefits for the economy over the last year.
Oregon Is Destroying Private Property Rights Through “Bake the Cake” Decisions
Oregon's decision in the suit of the cake bakers is very dangerous for private property.
What Is Democracy and Why Does It Fall Short?
A reading of Hans-Hermann Hoppe’s case against democracy, and where majority rule goes wrong.
2018: The Year to Legalize Marijuana
Alcohol killed 33,171 people in 2016.