The libertarian message has broad appeal, or so we’re told. But what if that appeal isn’t lifelong? Since having children, my view of the struggle between the individual and the …
How Becoming a Father Made Me Rethink My Libertarianism
Personal Liberty
Are Unemployment Benefits the Best Way to Help Workers During Times of Economic Crisis?
The current COVID-19 pandemic has thrown a major wrench into people’s daily work lives. Thanks to a number of stay-at-home orders and lockdown measures passed at the local and …
Media Consolidation: Made Possible By Disingenuous Deregulation
Since the establishment of the Gutenberg press, Western societies have made impressive leaps in the dissemination of information. Information that was once only accessible to the priesthood and political elites …
Intellectual Property is Destroying Magic; Only Freedom Can Save It
As a performer of magic, Intellectual Property (IP) has always been a contentious issue. Many of my fellow performers believe that IP protects their creations. They believe that it ensures …
After The Police Are Dismantled, Will Private Security Services Save the Day?
Will Minneapolis be safer after its police force is disbanded? Only if the city follows a libertarian approach will the people be guaranteed greater protection for themselves and their property. …
The Bush-Obama-Trump Surveillance State Won’t Be Mentioned on the Presidential Debate Stage
As Americans nobly try to decipher what’s true or false in this year’s presidential debates, they won’t hear a peep about one of the biggest threats to liberty: secretive mass …
When “Experts” Set Policy, Citizens Lose Control of Their Own Government
It is tempting to have faith in “science” when it comes to public policy during an emergency. However, as the coronavirus pandemic episode shows us, “experts” can be just as …
Education Must Put Parents and Children First, Not Government Control
Children and society’s future are at stake when setting education policy. That makes it among the most intense political issues, but there’s no reason disagreements should rise to the level …
Mayor ‘Kane’ Questions Covid-19 Lockdown After ‘Utterly Shocking’ Suicide Spike
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, known worldwide as Kane, recorded a heartfelt video message for his constituents after eight committed suicide within 48 hours. His sober take on the human …
Homeschooling is Surging During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many major inconveniences nationwide. With businesses shutting down left and right, and general restrictions on people’s ability to move and work, the situation looks dire. …