Category:Politics & Policy

May 12, 2025 | Post

A horse named Sovereignty just won the Kentucky Derby — but what does sovereignty actually mean?

May 8, 2025 | Post

The world no longer needs to live under the shadow of nuclear annihilation. Disarmament is necessary, feasible, practical, and overdue. It’s time to

April 22, 2025 | Post

Are “workers’ rights” actually hurting workers? As tariffs and labor regulations grow in the U.S., small businesses are struggling with

April 14, 2025 | Post

LibertyCon Europe is back, and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more urgent than ever. From April 25 to 27, Prague will host the pro-liberty movement’s most anticipated gathering, uniting students, activists, and thought leaders to confront the growing threats to freedom across Europe. With elections looming and illiberalism on the rise, LibertyCon Europe 2025 […]

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 […]

March 19, 2025 | Post

Trump’s presidency raises a bigger question: Should any leader have the power to shake an entire nation?

February 27, 2025 | Post

Thailand’s struggle for democracy continues. With 13 military coups and the dissolution of pro-democracy parties, political suppression remains a reality. However, the real threat to the country is “democratic” leaders pushing Marxist-Leninist ideals under the guise of liberalism. 🤔

November 8, 2024 | Video

When we make rules, what do we fail to think about? Well, rules and laws often are well-intentioned, but they ALWAYS have unintended consequences. In this video, filmed live at LibertyCon in Washington, D.C., Economist and Author Antony Davies walks us through 4 policies that have had, or could have, disastrous unintended consequences. CHAPTERS 0:00 […]

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 […]

August 28, 2024 | Video

The Fed was created by the world’s richest people to increase their power. Here are 6 things that have gone horribly wrong since the Fed came into existence — according to Austrian economics.

August 22, 2024 | Post

Donald Trump proclaimed that he would consider naming Elon Musk to an advisory or cabinet role if he

February 21, 2024 | Post

At LibertyCon International, David Boaz urged the liberty movement to “fight illiberalism and authoritarianism wherever you find it.”

February 15, 2024 | Post

Portugal finds itself once more on the precipice of electoral intrigue as the nation gears up for legislative elections on March 10, 2024. The (second) resignation of Prime Minister António Costa amid a corruption scandal has thrown the country into political turmoil.

Despite the obvious setbacks, recent polls indicate that Costa’s Socialist Party (PS) remains poised for reelection. This raises intriguing questions about the electorate’s enduring support and sheds light on the nuances of Portugal’s political landscape.

January 15, 2024 | Post

Political violence in the United States has experienced a surge in recent years. Incidents like the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, Antifa rioting, and the infamous Charlottesville rally in 2017 have underscored a concerning trend.

The question that looms large is whether this surge is an isolated phenomenon or a harbinger of a darker future for the nation.

January 11, 2024 | Post

The recent surge of national conservatism in the United States has not only highlighted a departure from classical liberal principles but also raised concerns about a fundamental shift away from the values that have long defined American governance. 

January 9, 2024 | Post

As the United States finds itself in the throes of increasing political polarization, the idea of a “national divorce” has gained traction, particularly within the liberty movement.

Advocates argue that splitting the nation into independent states could enhance individual liberty, allowing citizens to align with governments that reflect their values.

However, opponents contend that such a move could lead to fragmented anti-liberty measures and weaken the nation’s collective defense of individual rights.

Let’s delve into the key arguments for and against national divorce, exploring whether such a division would truly be conducive to individual liberty.

November 8, 2023 | Post

A former U.S. Representative for Michigan’s 3rd congressional district, Justin Amash stood out for his commitment to upholding the Constitution and pro-liberty principles. 

One of the most compelling aspects of Justin Amash’s political journey lies in his unapologetic exposure of the deeply flawed political system he witnessed firsthand.

October 6, 2023 | Post

Along the Danube River in South-Central Europe lies a distinctive parcel of land between Croatia and Serbia. In 2015, Vit Jedlička and a few others proclaimed the territory as the Free Republic of Liberland. But can and should Liberland become an internationally-recognized, sovereign nation?

September 19, 2023 | Post

This month’s devastating floods affecting Libya have brought the country back to the forefront of international media. In the annals of international relations, Libya stands as a stark reminder of the perils of interventionism.

June 4, 2023 | Post

The Chinese regime inherently rejects the ideas and values of individual liberty, meaningful economic freedom, transparency and human rights

June 2, 2023 | Post

In Vietnam, a new regulation will take effect by January 2024 requiring all social media users to verify their identities in order to use online platforms. This move is a blatant violation of the right to free expression and privacy.

April 28, 2023 | Post

Let’s take a brief look at the history of Iran’s nuclear program and former nuclear agreements to see where we might be headed. 

April 10, 2023 | Post

In a troubling display of political retribution, two Democratic lawmakers in Tennessee, Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. Justin Pearson, were recently expelled by the Republican supermajority in the Tennessee House for violating decorum rules. Their transgression? Participating in a protest on the House floor advocating for gun control in the wake of a tragic school shooting in Nashville. This vote marked the first time in Tennessee’s history that expulsion has been wielded as a partisan weapon against lawmakers on the other side of the aisle.

February 6, 2023 | Post

The Chinese regime’s claims on Arunachal Pradesh are wholly unjustified. The preference of a region’s inhabitants as well as international agreements are far more relevant factors when determining its status than claims based on ancient history and expansionist aggression.