Trump Doesn’t Stand For Things. He Stands Against Them.
Donald Trump’s strategy has never been about promoting a set of policies, an ideology, or even a party. It’s not even entirely about promoting himself...
A Better National Holiday: Juneteenth Celebrates The Ideals Of America
by Gary Doan
Eastman Johnson (American, 1824-1906). A Ride for Liberty — The Fugitive Slaves (recto), ca. 1862. The day before Juneteenth, 2020, Senator John Cornyn announced his...
LP Veep Candidate Spike Cohen on Pragmatic Anarchy, Serious Satire, and Pronouncing GIF
by Gary Doan
TLR: This is Gary Doan of The Libertarian Republic talking to Spike Cohen, newly minted Vice Presidential candidate of the Libertarian Party under Jo Jorgensen,...
Justin Amash: “After Much Reflection… I Will Not Be a Candidate”
by Gary Doan
When politicians form “exploratory committees” for Presidential runs, it’s well understood to be merely a euphemism for running for President done in stages. But if...
Vermin Supreme in, Like, The Biggest Interview of His Life, You Know.
by Gary Doan
Vermin Supreme had a really big day yesterday. For one, it was his first debate against Justin Amash. But more importantly, my son Dante (9),...
Justin Amash on Running for President, the Libertarian Party, and His Next Decade
by Gary Doan
In the short time since Justin Amash announced his exploratory committee for his Presidential run, he’s had no problem getting coverage from major news outlets....
Texas Salon Defies Closure Order With Haircuts, Guns, and PPE
by Gary Doan
Recently, the Dallas County Commissioners voted to extend their “Safer At Home” order until May 15. Dallas, which is the most densely populated and second...
Trump Says He’ll “Look Into” Pardoning the Tiger King
by Gary Doan
There are some things that are really getting “non-essential” Americans through what amounts to indefinite house arrest without charge or trial for the greater good....
Jo Jorgensen Talks Diversity-Less Democrats, DOPE, Dershowitz, And The Elephant In The Room
by Gary Doan
TLR: This is Gary Doan and talking to Jo Jorgensen. She’s best known for being Harry Browne’s running mate on the ’96 Libertarian presidential ticket...
Presidential Candidate John Monds Talks Radical Freedom, Nixon’s Legacy, And A Progressively Worse Presidency
by Gary Doan
John Monds isn’t a household name. He hasn’t held elected office, nor has he been a reality TV host, actor, or peanut farmer. However, just...