Category:Civil Liberties

March 24, 2025 | Post

Ayn Rand vs. Libertarians: A Love-Hate Relationship? 🔥

March 23, 2025 | Video

Turkmenistan is the weirdest country in the world, but beneath the absurdity is a grim reality: a reality of oppression and state overreach. Learn all about the strange world of Turkmenistan, and the cult of personality surrounding their recent dictators. 0:00 Look at this guy! 0:55 A Dystopian Sci-Fi Story 3:44 Peculiarities of Turkmenistan 5:09 […]

February 25, 2025 | Post

Did you know Thailand has put its own spin on the iconic dish Suki Yaki, turning it into an affordable, buffet-style sensation?

January 26, 2025 | Video

Severance is the groundbreaking Apple TV series that supposedly critiques late-stage capitalism. But does it really? Or does it call to mind something else entirely? In this video, we dive into Severance, dystopian fiction like Brave New World and 1984, and the history of indentured servitude. We also spoke to Roy and Laura Ann Spencer, […]

January 26, 2025 | Video

Count how many times you’ve been told the world is ending. Here are 11 such instances; but this is just a (brief) history of the end of the world. Comment below if you can think of more! And here are some links mentioned in the video, so you can keep the learning going: Here’s why […]

January 10, 2025 | Post

Do ideas shape our reality, or is it material factors alone? Hayek believed public opinion — that is, ideas — drives political change, not the other

December 17, 2024 | Post

Fifteen lives lost in Novi Sad highlight the tragic consequences of corruption under Serbia’s ruling party.

But now, citizens, led by brave students, are demanding justice and transparency through protests.

December 9, 2024 | Post

In a time of deep division in India, Maulana Hasrat Mohani’s vision of unity through active acceptance feels more relevant than ever. His life stood as a testament to peaceful coexistence and bridging divides.

December 5, 2024 | Post

Georgia’s democracy is under siege, but its people are fighting back with widespread protests against government crackdowns. Their courage sends a powerful message: Freedom must be defended.

November 19, 2024 | Post

The people of Myanmar are showing resilience and courage in the face of oppression, rising against the military Junta since the 2021 coup. This fight for democracy and human rights has united ethnic groups and led to global support.

November 5, 2024 | Post

One of the main divisions among libertarians surrounds democracy and voting. Here are some of the fundamental questions we must ask ourselves: Positive and negative freedom We’ll come back to those, but meanwhile, consider Isaiah Berlin, one of the most influential liberal thinkers of the 20th century. He delivered a lecture at the University of […]

October 22, 2024 | Post

Long before Africa was colonized, the continent boasted sophisticated systems of governance rooted in tradition and culture. These systems were led by traditional leaders, kings, chiefs, and elders responsible for guiding their communities and maintaining social order. Leadership was often hereditary, balanced by councils or assemblies representing the broader community. However, many African leaders also […]

October 18, 2024 | Post

Donald Trump famously promised to “drain the swamp” upon his election in 2016. And if you’ve ever been to Washington, D.C. in the summer, you know that’s not just a metaphor for the convoluted, bureaucratic political system: D.C. is a literal, humid, marshy swamp! Geography aside, now that the possibility of another Trump administration is […]

October 4, 2024 | Post

Those unfamiliar with American electoral politics must be puzzled by America’s presidential elections. I mean, even a look at an electoral United States map would be enough to make your head spin.  Recently, most elections have resulted in two largely unpopular candidates winning their party’s nomination, with no viable third option. While the United States […]

September 29, 2024 | Post

Happy birthday, Ludwig! As a Happy Birthday tribute to Ludwig von Mises (born Sept. 29, 1881), here’s what you need to know about his life … and what you need to know from his iconic treatise on economics, Human Action. The underappreciated economist Ludwig von Mises is today celebrated as one of the founding fathers […]

September 24, 2024 | Post

Short answer: Yes, you should be able to pay for sex. When two consenting people (a prostitute and her client) agree to a trade (money for sex), and that trade doesn’t immediately, directly, or violently affect a third party, they should be free to make that trade.  By the way, you should also be able […]

September 12, 2024 | Post

The Trail of Tears is the common name for the network of routes the United States Federal government forced the Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw to travel between 1830 and 1850. As the National Park Service map below shows, the trail began largely in Georgia and Tennessee, traverses the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, […]

September 11, 2024 | Post

Hegel, Historicism, and the End of History Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel is one of the most influential and prominent philosophers of the 19th century. He’s also regarded as controversial, his works considered hard to read, and his inquiries challenging to understand.  The obscure philosopher Hegel belongs to the philosophical tradition of German idealism, while his […]

September 6, 2024 | Post

5 Powerful Book Reviews to Help You Choose Your Next Read I’ve challenged myself. It’s a challenge that will probably take at least five years to complete, but it’ll be worth it. I’m going to read at least one book from an author from every country in the world. The aim of such a challenge, […]

August 28, 2024 | Post

It’s been one year since a middle school student made national headlines for refusing to remove a Gadsden Flag emblem from his backpack. In light of this anniversary, we thought we’d take a moment to reflect on the history and impact of this iconic rattlesnake. Join or Die The first appearance of the rattlesnake came […]

August 23, 2024 | Post

From unforgettable experiences with amazing people to eye-opening lessons about freedom and diversity, this trip was life-changing

August 7, 2024 | Post

One of Ayn Rand’s hidden gems might totally change your perspective! Dive into “What Can One Do?” and read inspiring answers from around the globe. From promoting Bitcoin to growing veggies, everyone can make a difference.

August 6, 2024 | Post

Discover what our story editor, Trevor Kraus, learned about Sheng, Kenyan culture, and the inspiring minds shaping the future of liberty.

July 30, 2024 | Post

Against all odds, Rashid Shahriar made an extraordinary journey from Bangladesh to Nairobi. He risked his life to attend the