Twitter Co-Founder and CEO Jack Dorsey left liberty Twitter reeling when he posted a Mises Institute link to the book “Anatomy of the State” by famed Anarcho-Capitalist philosopher Murray N. Rothbard Friday night. https://t.co/LOWVNVrBex — jack⚡️ (@jack) August 14, 2021 No one seems to know for sure what this means, but libertarians of all backgrounds…
Cigars. To many people, they are nothing more than a bunch of rolled-up leaves. To others, they are a source of relaxation, pleasure, and satisfaction as well as a symbol of personal freedom. Being both a lover of the leaf and individual liberty, I would certainly say that I fall into the second group. Since…
Libertarians are fierce critics of what they describe as the duopoly—the dominance of just two major parties over electoral politics. And it’s easy to understand why. The Republicans and Democrats have presided over a decades-long increase in the size and scope of government at every level. If these two parties have failed to embrace the…
The burden of infertility weighs heavily on many hearts. According to survey data, about 9 percent of men and 11 percent of women in the reproductive age range have experienced infertility problems. Couples dealing with infertility issues have turned to alternatives like in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and paid surrogacy to make their dream of parenthood a…
In a recent article for American Compass, Patrick Deneen criticized George Will and Brad Thompson for their defense of the classical liberal tradition’s role during the Founding. Part of Deneen’s article defends the idea that the Founding isn’t as libertarian as some are led to believe. While that’s an interesting question, Deneen makes a…
I recently sat down with rapper Kemo The Blaxican of Delinquent Habits to discuss the freedom-laced lyrics in his rhymes, his take on several political and cultural issues, and his spicy Latin lingo. Shumate: For our readers and listeners at The Libertarian Republic, tell us a little bit about who Kemo The Blaxician is for…
I have great respect for Tom Woods and Dave Smith. They are both smart, talented and have interesting things to say. However, their recent conversation on Woods’ podcast about the problems with Justin Amash’s candidacy was not very persuasive. Woods and Smith focused a great deal on Amash’s temperament and how he conveys his ideas…
The coronavirus has taken the lives of more than 154,000 people. This is profoundly sad and sobering. I sometimes feel we lose sight of this tragedy in the midst of the debate over “reopening” the country. But I also know governments’ response to the crisis has life and death implications. And we need to be…
Libertarians are inclined to make the following argument in defense of liberty: “I don’t care what you do as long as your decisions don’t violate my rights.” Although crude in description, this philosophy is second to none as it relates to state action. It respects the right of each person to live their life as…
Abortion is arguably the most controversial and divisive issue today. It involves disagreements on personal topics like bodily rights and the value of human life, which can set the stage for emotionally-charged debates. Libertarians find themselves on both sides of the issue, though nearly six in ten could be best described as pro-choice. The Libertarian…