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- Decentralization
It Can Work. It Already Has Worked!
What if societies can thrive without central rule? From Cospaia to Ireland’s Brehon law system, history shows decentralized orders lasting centuries.
by David Jäkle • Apr 15
6 mins Read
- Advocacy
The Sticky Dot That Started a Million Conversations
A simple quiz and a sticky dot have reshaped how millions see politics. Now the question is how to bring that moment online—and make it scale.
by Advocates for Self-Government • Apr 15
3 mins Read
- Free Expression
Afroman Is Vindicated on Free Speech
After a police raid, Afroman fought back with music—and won in court. A sharp look at free speech, satire, and holding power accountable.
by Matt Kibbe • Apr 15
1 min Read
- The Tao of Liberty
Is Economic Collapse Inevitable?
What if the crash didn’t end in 2008, just shifted? Schiff’s warnings and Taoist insight point to a reckoning—and how to prepare for it.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Apr 13
13 mins Read
- Regulation
Freedom First: The Constitutional Case Against AI Overregulation
Who really benefits from AI regulation? New rules risk entrenching big players, raising constitutional concerns, and concentrating power.
by Marc Friedman • Apr 13
7 mins Read
- Debt
They Made Promises to Get Votes. Now They’re Sticking You with the Bill
California still owes over $200B in pension debt. New legislation could add billions more, raising a familiar question: who pays when promises fall short?
by Zachary Christensen • Apr 13
4 mins Read
- The Freedom Scale
Building a Just World, Part 7
Can a voluntary protocol keep peace without a central ruler? Draft 1 of the Common Respect Protocol lays out a bold framework for consent-based order.
by Christopher Cook • Apr 9
14 mins Read
- Economics
Remember When a Casino Saved a Whole Country?
How did a tiny, struggling Monaco become one of the world’s richest places? A surprising story of risk, freedom, and policies that turned vice into prosperity.
by Cláudia Ascensão Nunes • Apr 9
4 mins Read
- Single Issue Survey
The Immigration Debate Is Three-Sided—Polling Only Shows Two
Is immigration really a left-right debate? New data shows three distinct philosophies—and reveals where libertarian instincts hold, bend, or break.
by Advocates for Self-Government • Apr 8
15 mins Read
- Self-Government
The Do-Gooder's Road to Coercion
Why do “do-gooders” become coercive? Passion overrules reason, turning abstract compassion into real harm for those closest to them.
by Barry Brownstein • Apr 7
7 mins Read
- Corruption
Government Corruption Runs Even Deeper Than We Thought
What if corruption runs deeper than anyone admits? Newly revealed files expose networks of power, influence, and secrecy stretching across governments.
by Matt Kibbe • Apr 7
1 min Read
- Philosophy
Cicero’s Challenge
Is doing the right thing always in your own interest? Cicero’s challenge forces a hard question about morality, sacrifice, and what it really means to live well.
by Daniel B. Klein • Apr 7
17 mins Read
- Big Government
Why Do Some Serial Killers Get Away with It?
Why do some of history’s worst killers escape consequences? Systems with monopoly power can shield predators and create pockets of unaccountability.
by Bretigne Shaffer • Apr 2
7 mins Read
- Underthrow Series
The Two Most Important Sentences
Two sentences from the Declaration still define freedom: unalienable rights and government by consent. What happens when that consent breaks down?
by Max Borders • Apr 2
5 mins Read
- Exit
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Ditches Seattle After Wealth Tax Vote
When taxes rise, people don’t just complain—they leave. From Seattle to Miami, exit is reshaping states and exposing the limits of high-tax policy.
by Surse Pierpoint • Apr 2
9 mins Read
- The Tao of Liberty
Respect Yourself and Leave Others Alone
What if freedom begins within? Real self-governance means letting go of control, respecting others’ autonomy, and building peace without coercion.
by Diamond-Michael Scott • Mar 31
9 mins Read
- Economics
Is Britain Slouching Toward Economic Oblivion?
Britain faces high taxes, high debt, and weak growth. Without bold reform, the economy risks settling into managed stagnation instead of renewal.
by Damian Pudner • Mar 31
5 mins Read
- Liberty
Pop Culture and the Ideas of Freedom | INSIDE THE BOOK: "You Don't Own Me"
What does freedom sound like? From songs to films, individualism has shaped culture by celebrating autonomy and the power to choose your own path.
by Libertarianism.org • Mar 31
1 min Read
- Decentralization
Want Less Chaos? Try MORE Jurisdictions
Did Germany need one state to prosper? History says no. The German Confederation shows how decentralization fueled growth, trade, and peace.
by David Jäkle • Mar 25
6 mins Read
- Privacy
Watching the Watchers
Surveillance is everywhere, from cameras to data brokers. This piece examines how privacy is eroding and what’s at stake if we fail to act.
by Marc Friedman • Mar 25
9 mins Read