“Such mindless egalitarianism appeals to politicians, so governments push more of it.” Follow TLR on Google+ In a hard-hitting new Fox News column, libertarian commentator John Stossel has pushed the boundaries of the mainstream debate over gender. Stossel questions the notion that statistical disparities between men and women are proof of discrimination, instead arguing that…
Then he maces him some more for good measure. AMHERST, Mass. – Despite claims by the Amherst police chief that his officers worked “diligently and professionally” to disperse an enormous party over the weekend, a video of potential police brutality has come to light. University of Massachusetts Student Government President Zac Broughton addressed the situation…
Austin Petersen and David Silverman, president of the American Atheists, sit down to discuss atheism and conservatism at CPAC 2014. Petersen and Silverman, who are both secular, discuss the very different strategies they use in interacting with theists. The American Atheists are known for their confrontational style; Andrew Stuttaford, a writer for Secular Right, has…
The Catholic Church may soon canonize an English writer who said “It is terrible to contemplate how few politicians are hanged.” Follow TLR on Google+ Catholic admirers of G.K. Chesterton have long campaigned to have the English writer sainted. Now, Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton has appointed Canon John Udris to investigate Chesterton’s…
Gun club’s actions may have directly activated strict New Jersey gun law Follow TLR on Google+ LOS ANGELES, CA – A California gun store is facing a nationwide backlash by Second Amendment activists concerned that by selling a so-called “smart gun” the shop my have triggered restrictions on standard firearms in other states. New Jersey…
“Who benefits from a minimum wage increase – American workers or Government?” By Heather Hughes According to the US Small Business Administration, small businesses employ about half of the country’s private sector workforce. This may be the clearest argument against raising the minimum wage. Heather Hughes recently appeared with Ron Unz, Chairman of Higher Wages…
Friendly rivals Austin Petersen and Adam Kokesh sit down to discuss a variety of topics during this first of many interviews that The Freedom Report conducted at CPAC 2014. Their conversation covers Kremlin-funded news network Russia Today, Kokesh’s controversial decision to load a shotgun in Washington D.C., and why libertarianism is said to attract white…
The Libertarian Republic‘s Faith Braverman reports from Snowden’s SXSW appearance. Follow TLR on Google+ AUSTIN, TX – At one of the most anticipated events at SXSW, Edward Snowden, NSA whistleblower/hero held a video conference at 11 a.m. yesterday. The cavernous conference hall was similar to a Ted Talk, with everyone looking anxiously towards the stage….
“Installing your TV while high is now legal. Driving to get a new one isn’t.” Follow TLR on Google+ “Drive high, get a DUI,” Colorado hopes to remind its residents. State agencies that once jailed people for marijuana use are now treating the subject playfully with a series of comical public service announcements. The commercials…
Interruption took several hours Follow TLR on Google+ SAN DIEGO, CA – When nearly a dozen heavily armed and armored cops showed up at the Cheetahs strip club in San Diego, the manager’s first reaction was to suspect that there were violent fugitives on the loose. That was not the case. The police were there…