Trade May Have Been the Natural State Once, but Not Today By Brett Linley Trade agreements have turned into a contentious subject among libertarians. While free trade and free markets have been long-standing tenets of libertarianism, many reject government trade arrangements. One of the most popular arguments is that free trade doesn’t need any deal….
By Brett Chandrasekhar tolerance (adj.) : the willingness to accept behavior and beliefs that are different from your own, even if you disagree or disapprove of them Tolerance is a value that is paramount for any diverse and multicultural society. When groups with widely differing beliefs come together, they have two options: 1) to use…
Just a few days ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a bill into law that would severely restrict the religious freedom of Russia’s citizens. Beginning July 20th of this year, no religious proselytizing can occur in Russian expect with a license; and then, only within the four walls of a government-recognized church building. The legislation…
Libertarian Candidate Suggests Drug War Incentivizes Brutality Following the string of lethal shootings directed both by and at police officers, many have rushed to point fingers. While politicians and pundits have continued perpetuating divisive rhetoric, Gary Johnson has a different perspective on the situation. “The root is the war on drugs, I believe. Police knocking…
2016 has been annoying in a multitude of ways. As a millennial, perhaps the most obnoxious phase of this year’s cycle was watching my peers jump on the Bernie Sanders bandwagon to join a “political revolution.” On college campuses across the country, “Feel the Bern” stickers spread like wildfire, which — as a libertarian —…
Life is valuable and liberty immeasurable. Yet our liberties are being weighed and measured, and often sacrificed for collective ends. James Madison was correct when he said, “I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments by those in power than by violent and sudden…
Libertarians, it’s time to get real about foreign policy and stop expecting Americans to support candidates who bash their country. That doesn’t mean we can’t criticize the government and its policies, but there is a strong contingent of libertarians who find a way to blame the American government for every problem the world faces. People…
Admittedly, I’ve been very critical of Bernie Sanders and his supporters. Both have been the subjects of numerous posts, videos, and articles. I’ve called them out on what I consider “fraud humanitarian efforts.” I’ve said that Bernie Sanders embodies everything that is annoying about white liberals. I’ve expressed disbelief in his promises to scale back on war…
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) is criticizing to America’s criminal justice reform movement and any proposed legislation of allied intent, referring to said views on Thursday at a speaking engagement as “baseless,” and adding that, if anything, America has an “under-incarceration problem.” Keep in mind, however, that the U.S. does in fact have the highest incarceration rate and largest…
McAfee/Weiss Ticket’s 2nd Video Debuts by Avens O’Brien John McAfee‘s bid for the Libertarian nomination continues to heat up, as the campaign has gained a dynamic new campaign manager with Tiffany Madison, and has surged forward with volunteers and new marketing. This afternoon, Judd Weiss, McAfee’s VP pick, released the second video for the campaign, which…