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- The Freedom Scale
Thank God No One Was Hurt
A damaged tire, a fallen tree, and a fortunate absence of tragedy reveal a simple truth: freedom depends on prudence, responsibility, and solving problems before they become someone else’s burden.
by Christopher Cook • Jun 24
10 mins Read
- Property Rights
Permission to Own
Drawing on his experience as both a land-use attorney and zoning board member, Marc Friedman argues that restrictive zoning rules create housing scarcity, drive up costs, and limit opportunity while undermining property rights and self-governance.
by Marc Friedman • Jun 24
9 mins Read
- Free Expression
Mill on Liberty of Thought and Discussion
In one of the most influential chapters of On Liberty, John Stuart Mill explains why societies should protect freedom of thought and discussion. Bill Glod explores Mill’s case that even mistaken opinions serve a vital purpose by testing assumptions, sharpening understanding, and helping people distinguish living truths from inherited dogma.
by Bill Glod • Jun 24
18 mins Read
- Artificial Intelligence
Hail the Hollow AI Caesar
AI can imitate leadership, but can it understand, judge, or care?
by Barry Brownstein • Jun 22
7 mins Read
- Underthrow Series
Subscription Government
What if governance worked more like a subscription service than a monopoly? Max Borders explores voluntary governance, accountability, and the possibility of replacing political submission with cooperative institutions people can choose to join or leave.
by Max Borders • Jun 22
6 mins Read
- Business and Economy
The Musk Trillionaire Panic Is a Distraction
Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar net worth has reignited calls to tax the rich, but Connor O’Keeffe argues the real question is not how much wealth exists at the top, but whether it was earned through production or political privilege.
by Connor O'Keeffe • Jun 22
5 mins Read
- The Tao of Liberty
Worth Every Penny or Not?
Why did a $48 dry-cleaning bill feel outrageous while a $61 meal felt worthwhile? A personal story explores free markets, value, choice, and voluntary exchange.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Jun 17
13 mins Read
- Artificial Intelligence
The Next Great Transformation of Work
From factory machinery to personal computers, new technologies have always changed how people work. AI may be the next chapter in that story.
by Jake Scott • Jun 17
5 mins Read
- Big Government
Democracy Also Fails at the Local Level
A dispute over bike lanes in a small town raises a larger question: does local democracy reflect the will of the majority, or the demands of the loudest voices?
by Casey Carlisle • Jun 17
5 mins Read
- Digital Sovereignty
Build Something No Platform Can Take Away
Your followers, content, and reach can disappear overnight on centralized platforms. Here's how to build an audience you actually own.
by Demi Pietchell • Jun 15
13 mins Read
- Decentralization
The Tradition of Spontaneous Order
Language, law, markets, and social norms often emerge without central design. The idea of spontaneous order helps explain why.
by Norman Barry • Jun 15
94 mins Read
- Economic Liberty
Cash Limits Are One Step Closer to Digital Currency
As Europe limits cash transactions and prepares for a digital euro, concerns are growing over privacy, autonomy, and financial surveillance.
by Cláudia Ascensão Nunes • Jun 15
5 mins Read
- The Freedom Scale
Governments Are the Worst Polluters
Governments are often portrayed as protectors of the environment. History suggests they are frequently among its largest polluters.
by Christopher Cook • Jun 11
12 mins Read
- Self-Government
The Psychology of Freedom
Why do so many people fear self-government? Psychology, habit, and institutional conditioning help explain why freedom can feel unsettling.
by Marc Friedman • Jun 11
9 mins Read
- Liberty
How the Juneteenth Holiday Celebrates Black Freedom
Juneteenth marks the final enforcement of emancipation in Texas and celebrates the long struggle for Black freedom in America.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Jun 11
4 mins Read
- Exit
Why I Had to Leave: Covid Tyranny in Germany
Germany's covid era shattered one young man's faith in institutions and set him on a path toward liberty, skepticism, and a new life in America
by David Jäkle • Jun 8
8 mins Read
- Privacy
The Senate's CHATBOT Act Could Undermine Privacy and Free Speech
The CHATBOT Act seeks to make AI safer for children, but its privacy and free speech costs could extend far beyond minors.
by Richard Sill • Jun 8
3 mins Read
- Victimless Crime
Costa Rica’s War on Nicotine
Costa Rica's war on nicotine may not reduce smoking. It could instead drive consumers toward cigarettes and criminal markets.
by Bautista Vivanco • Jun 8
5 mins Read
- Self-Government
The $35 Million Primary
The most expensive House primary in American history offers a revealing look at what happens when local representation collides with national power.
by Mike Sertic • Jun 4
16 mins Read
- The Tao of Liberty
Lao Tzu Called It “Poking the Fish”
What if many of society’s problems are caused by too much intervention? Lao Tzu’s “small fish” offers a timeless lesson in self-government.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Jun 4
7 mins Read