From the Editor: The Art of the Dox — Internet Vigilantism on the Rise
Roman King gives a scathing opinion of people responsible for dox attacks on the Internet.
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The Man in the Red Bandana: A True American Hero
Let us not forget the story of this man’s brave actions on America’s most fateful day.
Governor of US Virgin Islands Feeling the Heat After Firearms Seizure
As Hurricane Irma approached, Gov. Kenneth Mapp signed an order authorizing the National Guard to seize firearms and ammunition.
Taxation Is Nothing More Than Legalized Robbery
Strip away the paperwork and taxation is men with guns demanding your money — consent is what's missing.
Think Tank Funded by Google Fires Employee for Criticizing Tech Giant
A scholar called for breaking up Google; the Google-funded think tank employing him showed him the door.
Democrats Won’t Win the Senate Back in 2018. Here’s Why
The Democrats have a very low chance of taking back the United States Senate in 2018
The Illegal War on Drugs
The regulation of controlled substances within state boundaries is well outside the realm of federal authority
Myanmar’s Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya Muslims
Myanmar has been murdering the Rohingya Muslims that live within its borders
Socialism Will Never Work
Success depends on the chance to shape your own fate, which socialism takes away.
frank.: To Be Frank, an Excellent Phone
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From the Editor: I Am My Own Worst Enemy – Depression, and How I’ve (Almost) Conquered It
Senior Editor Roman King shares a personal account of the mind’s ability to be self-destructive, and how to persevere through it.
Editorial: Antifa Is Political Extremism and Needs to Be Treated as Such
Joe Lehmann gives his take on the overwhelming political violence sweeping America today.
The Deadliest City in the World: Acapulco, Mexico
Acapulco, once a shining beacon of Mexico's tourist economy, has degenerated into something almost unrecognizable.
Editorial: Get U.S. Out: Why the United States Should Leave the UN
Eric Lee proposes an argument for the United States Leaving the United Nations.
Hate Speech Is Free Speech
Hate speech, however vile, is protected speech, and banning it would be a mistake.
The Capitalistic Beauty of Air Travel
Our seemingly expensive airline tickets seem much cheaper when the bigger picture is looked at.
What Would an America With More Than Two Parties Look Like?
What American politics might look like if more than two parties held real power.
The Evisceration of “Bears Ears,” What It Is, and Why It Matters
The national parks and monuments that we hold dear are being threatened.
Nothing New in the Charleston Shooting
A fired dishwasher returned to a Charleston restaurant with a revolver, the latest in a long line of American shootings.
Trump Reverses Executive Order, Increasing Police Militarization
Trump is undoing Obama’s 2015 limits on giving armored vehicles, grenade launchers and other military gear to local police.
From the Editor: The American High School System Is Seriously Broken
Senior Editor Roman King returns to From the Editor with a commentary on the average American high school.
New Law Allows Searches of DC, Virginia, Maryland Homes Without a Warrant
A Metro safety bill quietly lets officials search homes near the rails without a warrant — only five House members voted no.
Whole Foods and Amazon Teach Us That the Market Cares About Health
Whole Foods Market and Amazon are revolutionizing health, and that holds valuable lessons about the power of the free market.
The Best Solution to Terrorism
Terror will only stop when we minimize government intervention and maximize freedom
Voluntary Government: A Possible Solution for Government Corruption
Should the ideas of a voluntary governmental system be explored?
The Problem With Cook County Taxes
The controversial soda tax has raised more than a few problems
Afghanistan: Trump and Change
Trump has recently announced a shift in how America will be operating in Afghan, what does this mean?
The War on Canada’s Tar Sands
With the discovery of Canada’s tar sand in 1848 it began an era marked by economic opportunity and fervent protests.
Debunking the Gender Wage Gap
Putting the myth of the gender wage gap to rest once and for all.
Total Darkness. Pictures From the “Great American Eclipse”
Photos from the Aug.
Racism Is the Disease, So What’s the Cure?
Racism is a human failing, and the founders’ ideals are still the best cure for it.
We the People, Our Bill of Rights, and Why We Should Care: Part 8
A look at what the Eighth Amendment says and why it still matters.
The Status of Marijuana in Texas
Even deep-red Texas is inching toward decriminalization; only the governor stands firmly in the way.
Australians May Be Disqualified From Their Own Parliament Due to New Zealand Policy
Australian politics takes an ironic turn with the possibility of a strange law being taken literally.
A University of Virginia Demonstrator Loses Job at Libertarian Hot Dog Stand
When the nation is as divided as ever, a libertarian hot dog stand takes the spotlight.
The Alt Right, the Hard Left, and the Decline of American Liberty
How the radical groups on both sides of the political spectrum are damaging liberty
The Problem With the American School System
America spends more per student than most developed countries but ranks 30th in math and 19th in science.
Darfur – The Silent Loss of Liberty and Human Rights
As the fifteenth anniversary of the Darfur Genocides approaches, it is good to remember just how devastating the events in Sudan really were.
Libertarian Professor Walter Block Is Taking on the New York Times - And It’s Awesome
The Mises Institute senior fellow is taking on the news giant, and libertarians everywhere are on his side.
Interview: Matthew C. Scaro, Candidate for Illinois Governor
The information gained from a 71 Republic interview with potential governor of Illinois Matthew Scaro.
The Controversial Way Iceland Has Almost Eliminated Down Syndrome
Iceland is close to 'eliminating' Down syndrome — nearly every positive prenatal screen ends in abortion.
Why Roe Was Wrong: Part 3
With the exception of cases in which the mother’s life is in great danger, abortion is a practice which holds no firm grounds for existence in the legal or moral realms.
Charlottesville: The Way Freedom Dies
The events in the Virginian town send a chilling message towards the ideals of freedom
From the Editor: Stagnation and Apathy Are Extremely Destructive — Here’s Why
In this edition of From the Editor, Roman King warns the general population not to accept a mediocre life.
The Cook County Soda Tax Is a Failure in Every Way
Cook County's soda tax should disgust lovers of liberty everywhere.
We the People, Our Bill of Rights, and Why We Should Care: Part 7
A look at what the Seventh Amendment says and why it still matters.
Interview: Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Jake Porter
Iowa governor candidate Jake Porter talks drugs, schools, abortion, and corporate welfare in a 71 Republic exclusive.
The Battle Between Milo Yiannopoulos and Barnes & Noble
Barnes and Noble has been keeping “Dangerous” off the shelves, but why?