“First you win the argument, then you win the fight” ~Margaret Thatcher Hours before the Iowa Caucus, I stated why I am throwing my support behind Republican Ted Cruz for president. Honestly, I wonder why so many libertarians haven’t at this point in time. Cruz has, since his first day in the senate, stood solid in his…
Casey Harper A gay rights activist announced he has swapped sides on the same-sex wedding services debate, saying he supports same-sex marriage but doesn’t believe Christians should be forced to write messages they disagree with. Peter Tatchell’s article centers around Ashers Bakery, a United Kingdom bakery whose owner refused to make a cake with a pro-gay message. A…
By Michael Bastasch Republican Sen. Ted Cruz managed to snag Iowa’s heaviest corn-producing counties despite his opposition to federal mandates and subsidies for ethanol. Does this mean King Corn’s days are numbered in the Hawkeye State? Cruz snatched victory from challenger business mogul Donald Trump Monday night, but what’s most interesting is Iowa counties that…
Andrew Follett Texas Sen. Ted Cruz doubled-down on his long-standing opposition to federal ethanol policies during the most recent GOP debate Thursday, even though this was the Republican candidate’s last big chance to prove to Iowans why they should vote for him. Federal mandates and subsidies are a big deal for Iowa’s ethanol lobby, so the support…
Connor D. Wolf President Barack Obama has done a lot to change workplace rules during his term but it was key political appointments of labor czars which drove the policy changes forward. The president is responsible for appointing or suggesting a wide range of officials throughout the government. No political appointee officially has the title…
by Micah J. Fleck Homeless veterans shelter Veterans-in-Command reportedly received a very different sort of gift from the Trump camp than was expected when they initially reached out to the mogul for a donation for their cause. Instead of money – which Trump has plenty of – the group received a bumper sticker: “Trump –…
Facebook has banned the private sale of guns on their website. More specifically, they have curtailed their users’ freedom to communicate as they wish when it comes to soliciting private, offline sales of firearms. by Joey Clark [dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]he free market is often characterized as some force independent of the individuals in a society,…
Fresno Activist Stabbed to Death Shortly After Predicting his Demise on Social Media [dropcap size=big]F[/dropcap]or the central valley, especially it’s largest city of Fresno, violent crime is a harsh reality. In a state with extremely strict gun laws, only a select few citizens are allowed to concealed carry, so many citizens are dependent on the police…
If you’re the one in school, it’s your freedom that’s at stake Have you ever known young people to be scared when their parents and their teachers talk? They have reason to be. The gap between these two powers—the one ruling their home, the other in charge of them at school—is one of the places they…
Actor and comedian Tim Allen had some choice words when asked his opinion on the current election cycle, blasting people who want “free” things and comparing the Clintons to an STD. The star of the politically-outspoken sitcom Last Man Standing railed against political handouts and underscored his concern for the national debt in a recent interview. Candidates “are…