Austin Petersen, Author at The Libertarian Republic

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Austin Petersen

Austin Petersen is a homegrown Missourian with a lifelong passion for liberty. He grew up on a horse farm in Peculiar, Missouri and went on to attend Missouri State University, graduating with a degree in the Fine Arts. After developing a career in media in both New York City and Washington, D.C., he returned to Kansas City, MO, the city he now calls home. In 2016, Petersen appeared on the national stage as a candidate for president of the United States. He took second place in the crowded Libertarian primary behind Governor Gary Johnson and ahead of cyber security maverick John McAfee. During his campaign, Petersen earned many high-profile conservative endorsements, including Mary Matalin, Erick Erickson and Leon Wolf of RedState.com. Petersen also brings decades of professional experience in a wide variety of fields, from content production and media to business and political activism. He is the owner and chief executive of Stonegait LLC, a consulting firm specializing in photo and video services. He was also the director of production at FreedomWorks and an associate producer for Judge Andrew Napolitano’s show “Freedom Watch” on the Fox Business Network. Additionally, Petersen has a national following as a commentator and professional pundit. He is the founder of The Libertarian Republic, a powerful online news source for the public that receives an average of 1 million unique visits monthly and whose podcast, The Freedom Report, receives an average of one million monthly downloads. He is also a frequent contributor on television, appearing on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, MSNBC and on dozens of local radio shows.

Male vs. Female Discrimination in the Workplace: The Double Standard in Our Society 0

Everyone knows, and most are concerned, about discrimination against women in the workforce. Whether the issue is unequal opportunity or gender stereotyping, the last century has seen an ongoing and widely popular campaign for women who are discriminated against, especially while working in male-dominated roles. But what about men? Discrimination against men exists – but

A Law Used To Punish Gun Crimes Is Under Attack At The Supreme Court 0

Kevin Daley The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a constitutional challenge to a federal law that prosecutors say is essential to aggressively policing gun crimes. The defendants, Maurice Davis and Andre Glover, were convicted of a string of armed robberies in Texas in June 2014. The pair is challenging one of laws under which

Trump GOP Challenger Bill Weld Supports Abortion On Demand, Endorsed Obama 0

Peter Hasson Former Republican Massachusetts Gov. Bill Weld, who on Monday announced plans to challenge President Donald Trump in the 2020 Republican primary, has a track record of siding against his party on key social issues. Weld supports allowing abortions up until birth, including partial-birth abortions, and in the past called for a ban on “assault

Columbine Placed On Lockout Over ‘Credible Threat,’ Law Enforcement Investigating 0

Neetu Chandak Columbine High School along with several Colorado schools were placed on lockouts as law enforcement investigate what appeared “to be a credible threat” Tuesday. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said in a Tuesday Facebook post that officials were looking for an 18-year-old woman who allegedly made threats. “Last night Sol Pais traveled to Colorado

BREAKING: Man Lit Himself On Fire Outside Of White House 0

Henry Rodgers A man reportedly lit himself on fire outside of the White House Friday afternoon. ALERT: Secret Service personnel are responding to a police/medical incident on Pennsylvania Ave. along the @WhiteHouse North Fence Line.— U.S. Secret Service (@SecretService) April 12, 2019 White House reporters were just sternly ordered away from Pennsylvania Ave. fence, including