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KHON KAEN, THAILAND – The Anti Media is reporting on an interesting story from Thailand where a theater chain has banned the showing of the popular new Hunger Games film “Mockingjay.” The Bangkok Post reported that Apex Cinemas would refuse to play the film because of a student protest which recreated the salute used throughout…
By Peter Fricke Published: November 19, 2014 Would Congress adopt sounder policies if members received bonus pay for reaching economic growth targets? In a Cato Institute online forum on Wednesday, Mercatus Center research fellow Eli Dourado argued that a system of performance bonuses could, if properly structured, provide a strong incentive for members to support…
Today’s poll asks our readers their views on the state of Israel. A Politico story about future Republican presidential candidates said that Senator Rand Paul would have to work hard to prove that his less interventionist foreign policy is not an anti-Israel position. From Politico: [Paul] … has done well in the invisible primary –…
A libertarian feminist came out strongly against our sister site Liberty Viral, with harsh criticism of a story titled: “Uppity White Liberal Upset About Being Catcalled In The Streets Of NYC.” Journalist Juliana Perciavalle penned a harsh rebuttal titled “An Open Letter to Libertarians on Street Harassment,” where she said it was a “particularly vile piece.” So,…
By Peter Fricke Some liberals, fed up with Democratic waffling on issues like military intervention and corporate welfare, are finding something attractive in Republican Sen. Rand Paul’s brand of libertarianism. In an op-ed for HuffPost on Monday, H.A. Goodman explained why, even though he identifies as “a liberal Democrat” and has “never voted for a Republican,” he…
Today’s episode of the Freedom Report podcast is a variety show extravaganza! Our topics include: Obamacare, Elizabeth Warren, Mia Love and a special report on the Taylor Swift feud on Twitter! Listen in and subscribe on iTunes! Also, don’t forget to take our latest poll to tell us whether or not you give to panhandlers….
The New York Times produced an incredible pages-long article dissecting the rise of libertarian politics in America. The piece bolsters the idea that American’s viewpoints on issues such as surveillance, gay marriage and economics are coming into alignment with libertarian ideals. But as the movement prepares for its greatest challenges in 2016 with the potential…
A Quadriplegic Libertarian Perspective by: J. Pritchard I was never told, but shown, that hard work could get you ahead—or keep you where you are comfortably. My father grew up in Pittsburgh; he had an extensive paper route, cut grass, and did odd jobs for neighbors. These small jobs allowed my dad to buy a…
Insurgent Republican Arturo Alas joins the Freedom Report podcast to discuss his campaign for liberty in California’s 32nd district. As an entrepreneur and a staunch believer in free markets, Alas campaigned heavily to keep the famous Sriracha factory in business, despite attacks from big government regulators who were trying to force the factory out of…
There’s something very off about Everytown for Gun Safety’s latest advertisement. The ad features a woman on the phone with a 911 operator as her child sits nearby. The woman’s ex, whom she apparently has a restraining order against, kicks in the door and struggles with the woman briefly before pulling out a Glock and…