New data released from the United States Border Patrol shows that marijuana seizures along the border have fallen to their lowest level in a decade, indicating that the illegal supply of cannabis coming from Mexico into the U.S. is on the decline. So what happened? Why would the cartels be sending less marijuana into the…
By Andrew Follett Warren Buffett attacked fellow billionaire Elon Musk Monday, escalating their conflict over solar power subsidies in Nevada. “Musk wants the million people to subsidize the 17,000 just like the rest of Nevada is subsidizing his battery plant,” Buffett told CNBC, referring to a solar energy policy called net metering. Net metering policies…
Toledo Gas War Indicates Competition is Good for Consumers [dropcap size=big]O[/dropcap]ne of the most difficult things to do when trying to sell libertarianism to a leftist is to answer the question: “But what about the poor?” Indeed, it’s hard to believe that national hunger will end out of the goodness of people’s hearts, but it’s also…
8 Libertarian Musicians You Should be Listening To [dropcap size=big]A[/dropcap]re you tired of the left-wing dominating the music and arts? Struggling to find any messages of liberty in a predominantly liberal field? Well, you’re not alone. Thankfully, we at The Libertarian Republic have compiled a list of 8 libertarian artists of all genres for you to…
Those dastardly corporations built on greed and profit have stepped up to save the day after government poisoned residents’ water supply in Flint, Michigan. Of course, lovers of all things emanating from the State will tell you this all stems from evil austerity, ignoring the irresponsible government spending and mismanagement that led them to such…
Richard Pollock The Obama administration’s top health insurance official told Congress Thursday he wants to “loosen up capital rules” to allow private investors to become part owners of the dozen surviving Obamacare co-ops. Andy Slavitt, the acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which oversees the Obamacare co-ops, told the…
In an era where consumers are clamoring for innovative products and cheap alternatives for services, the free market seeks to provide. Time recently wrote an enlightening article highlighting the plight of three companies in particular to compete against crony capitalism. The electric car Tesla has achieved the best safety rating of any car ever tested,…
Video of the Debate at Fordham University is below. Live Debate @ 7PM! Streaming from Campbell Hall in Fordham University! Notorious Ph.D Mark Naison Vs. The Freedom Ninja Austin Petersen Fiscal Cliff – Foreign Policy – Civil Liberties & Law Enforcement – The Environment – American Values Are politicians going to send…