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The Harmony and Balance of Virtue and Liberty
April 24, 2017 | Post
Virtue and liberty are both good things, and when the world is well-ordered, they are in harmony with one another. Today we often find them at odds. The friends of virtue see liberty abused in the pursuit of vices which prove self-destructive to the individual and harmful to others, while friends of liberty think the […]
Who does occupational licensing protect?
April 21, 2017 | Post
The proponents of such licensing generally claim that it helps keep consumers like you safe from harm and fraud.
But let’s take a look at the evidence for ourselves.
The skeptics are wrong. Religion and classical liberalism can coexist.
April 6, 2017 | Post
Classical liberalism is not specific to any code of morality. In fact, it needs and breeds moral law.
The most important part of networking
February 20, 2017 | Post
So you went to a networking event. You met a lot of new people, delivered your elevator speech a few dozen times, and came home with fistfuls of business cards. Networking accomplished, right?
The introvert’s guide to ISFLC
February 13, 2017 | Post
A little planning and preparation go a long way to turn what could be an overwhelming experience into an extremely rewarding weekend.
How to find your North Star
February 8, 2017 | Post
For many folks, pursuing an ideal career means “following your passion.” At least that’s what I thought. Growing up, I was obsessed with rock music (and I still am). As a small kid in the 1970s hearing Led Zeppelin, Queen, and David Bowie on the radio, I was hooked. Naturally, by the time I was […]
How ISFLC helped me land a Cato internship
February 4, 2017 | Post
In addition to being perhaps the most well-known libertarian think tank in the U.S., the Cato Institute also runs an extremely rigorous internship program. It’s also extremely competitive. The summer term is more difficult to get into than Harvard, to give you an idea.
8 Networking Tips for ISFLC 2017
January 30, 2017 | Post
ISLFC a perfect opportunity to get ideas for campus leadership, talk to professors and intellectuals you admire, or find a connection for a summer internship, so don’t let it go to waste. Here are some go-to tips to make the most of the weekend.
America changed, and the Rust Belt failed to adapt
January 27, 2017 | Post
On Friday, January 20, 2017, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th President of the United States. His victory in the 2016 election was a surprise to many, and his success in the so called Rust Belt made it happen. Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania all went to Trump, something that hadn’t happened for a Republican […]
"The Raven": Trump Edition
January 19, 2017 | Post
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, bright and cheery, In the penthouse of my tower on the fifty-seventh floor — While I sat there, Donald Trumping, suddenly there came a thumping, As of someone gently bumping, bumping up against my door. “’Tis some immigrant,” I muttered, “coming in to clean the floor — […]
3 libertarian takeaways from South Park season 20 (SPOILERZ)
December 14, 2016 | Post
While the singing Christmas turds of seasons past will always be funny, it is South Park’s growing, full-throated defense of liberal values like free expression, privacy, anti-authoritarianism, and individualism that will forge its larger legacy.
Good and Evil in Star Wars
December 13, 2016 | Video
Why do good people do bad things? There are many life lessons that can be learned from Star Wars. Dr. Amy H. Sturgis, a professor of intellectual history at Lenoir Rhyne University, gives a 1 minute lesson on the saga of good and evil in the films.
Warrior, Librarian, Jedi Master: Prof. Amy Sturgis on Star Wars
December 8, 2016 | Video
If Professor Amy Sturgis could be any Star Wars character, she’d choose to be Tahl, the warrior-librarian Jedi. Which character would you be? Discover your inner Star Wars character and choose a side: http://libertyawakens.learnliberty.org/
Reddit AMA with Professor Antony Davies today, Monday, November 28th at 7:00pm EST
November 28, 2016 | Post
In association with Learn Liberty, Professor Antony Davies will be visiting Reddit for an AMA today, Monday, November 28th at 7:00pm EST. He’ll be taking your questions on economics, public policy, his experiences as a tech entrepreneur, and much more! Dr. Davies is an Associate Professor of Economics at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is […]
Top libertarian moments in Gilmore Girls
November 23, 2016 | Post
When we get a spare moment around the metaphorical water cooler, we love to gab about the latest shows we’re binge-watching. It should come as no surprise that these conversations quickly turn to how libertarianism applies to our favorite shows.
“If you don’t vote, you have no right to complain,” writes Facebook acquaintance with fundamental misunderstanding of political philosophy
November 4, 2016 | Post
At 6:58pm Eastern time last night, Facebook acquaintance and sophomore sociology major Sean Stevens reported that if you don’t vote in the upcoming presidential election then you have no right to complain about the trajectory of the nation. Stevens, who bravely displays the Human Rights Campaign logo as his profile picture, went on to provide […]
John Oliver runs out of election jokes; SNL still not funny
November 3, 2016 | Post
Last night, John Oliver realized that there was no more satirical material left on the 2016 presidential election
Visit Cuba? The pros and cons of American tourism
October 14, 2016 | Post
Soon to be legalized Cuban tourism could help lift Cuba out of crushing poverty after of decades of socialism.
Let’s tax the iPhone to save BlackBerry
October 13, 2016 | Post
It’s not BlackBerry’s fault the Apple iPhone has become the go-to smartphone for consumers worldwide.
You Might Be Fined for Selling Your Car
September 17, 2016 | Post
After putting a “For Sale” sign in the window of his car, which was parked on the street outside his home, Michael Cefali was surprised to receive a $50 ticket from the city of San Juan Capistrano. According to the Orange County Register, Cefali violated a city code which “prohibits the parking of a vehicle […]
The Society That Will Help You Bolster Your Libertarian Science Fiction and Fantasy Reading List
August 2, 2016 | Post
Do you dream of a free future?Are you looking for challenging speculative fiction that wrestles with big ideas?Are you interested in how such fiction “can promote an appreciation of the value of liberty as the prerequisite for cooperation, peace, prosperity and a just society”?If you answered yes to these questions, you should check out the […]
Blog Contest: Professors Who Inspire
August 2, 2016 | Post
Learn Liberty is happy to announce its first-ever blog contest! Each month we’ll be announcing a theme, and inviting fans to compete to have their writing published on Learn Liberty’s blog. For the next two weeks we will be accepting your original blog article submissions for consideration. Once the submission window has closed on Tuesday, […]
How Government Helps White Criminals
June 26, 2016 | Post
In an attempt to help black people and ex-convicts land jobs, policymakers have increased the employment prospects of white ex-convicts. Professor Alex Tabarrok explains this case of public policy’s unintended consequences in a post over at Marginal Revolution. The policy: Policymakers banned the “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” box from job applications. […]