Senator Rand Paul has been making the media rounds lately, appearing on at least half a dozen popular television shows. The Libertarian Republic has compiled a few of the best interviews from the last 24 hours. First up we have an important interview with Megyn Kelly on Fox News. Paul is questioned about his filibuster…
By Connor D. Wolf Weighing in on the importance of his campaign, presidential hopeful and self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders noted if his campaign fails, it’s not just a reflection on him but also a reflection on his ideas. “If I do badly, and I don’t run a good campaign, and we don’t get our message…
By: Laura Meyers Congressman Thomas Massie (R-KY) recently told a group of Young Americans for Liberty students about his 500-yard dash that he frequently makes from his office to the congressional House floor. The purpose of the run is to prevent a vote on a bill without a complete quorum present, totaling 218 votes. You…
by Mytheos Holt Tragedies are great clarifiers, and if the shooting in Garland, TX made anything clear, it was that free speech unapologetically expressed is a dangerous thing in our modern censorious era. And yet, perversely, the craven terrorists who struck that day seem to have sent bullets not just through their poor targets’ heads,…
By Blake Neff Published: May 21, 2015 The federal judge who in January ordered Alabama to begin issuing same-sex marriage licences has issued a second ruling mandating the legalization of these unions. However, she placed the ruling on hold, pending an upcoming Supreme Court decision. While the hold means the current status quo in Alabama won’t immediately change,…
By Michael Bastasch Gov. Jerry Brown is cracking down on how much water Californian’s use in their daily lives, and that means parched lawns are turning brown as the state heads into its fourth year of drought. In steps some savvy entrepreneurs who have a solution to water restrictions: spray paint your lawn green, don’t…
By Peter Fricke Millennials do not harbor any delusions about their economic future. While the vast majority expects to achieve stability at some point, they also know it won’t happen anytime soon. Six years after the Great Recession officially ended, the U.S. home ownership rate is still at a 20-year low, and most young professionals…
by G.B. Endian #1. We give to charity even if other people don’t. Why don’t liberals give away their last dime to government programs they think are important? Why do they require other people to pay the same amount in taxes before they do the same? When a libertarian decides to give money to charity,…
Paul’s Chances Minimized, Sometimes Completely Ignored by Josh Guckert During the 2008 and 2012 elections, Ron Paul supporters often spoke of a “blackout” occurring, where the media chose to simply not cover the successes of the Paul campaign. With the 2016 election season in full swing, it appears that Rand Paul is now receiving the same treatment….
Canada, sometimes humorously referred to as “America’s little brother” and “America’s hat,” known around the world for being arbiters of peace, hockey fanatics, and poutine lovers, is now known for something a little more sinister, courtesy of our southern neighbours. According to recent results from the US National Assessment of Educational Progress, 33% of American 8th graders…