Tag: Europe
Why is communism still a thing in Portugal?
September 22, 2023 | Post
On March 6, 2021, the streets of several Portuguese cities were adorned with communist flags and other decorations. These scenes looked like they were straight out of the Soviet Union or perhaps a present-day communist country. In reality, though, we’re talking about cities like Lisbon or Porto. But why is communism still a thing in Portugal?
5 reasons to visit Lisbon in April 2023
February 20, 2023 | Post
Considering attending LibertyCon Europe in April 2023? If so, you won’t be disappointed with the host city. Lisbon is a destination that has it all
Join us in Lisbon, Portugal for LibertyCon Europe 2023!
January 6, 2023 | Post
LibertyCon Europe, the continent’s largest annual pro-liberty gathering, is coming to Lisbon, Portugal, on April 22 – 23, 2023!
Here’s why population growth is an opportunity, not a threat
November 18, 2022 | Post
The United Nations recently announced that the world’s population is now estimated to have reached 8 billion — up from 7 billion as recently as 2011. This latest milestone has seen renewed alarmism from those who believe that the planet is already overpopulated.But is population growth really such a threat to humanity? There are many reasons to believe that, quite the opposite, population growth actually amplifies opportunities for tackling humanity’s greatest challenges.
Lessons from Covid about healthcare and sin taxes
November 4, 2022 | Post
Europe is often praised for its public healthcare systems that rely on sin taxes and collectivizing costs. But the Covid emergency propelled into the public debate important flaws in this type of healthcare system
Why libertarians should support Ukraine but oppose American military intervention
August 17, 2022 | Post
A libertarian’s opposition to American military involvement in this war should not be because of edgy nonsense about Russia being provoked, or the historically ignorant idea that Ukraine is only defending itself because it’s taking orders from the West.
The Prague Spring: planting the seeds of freedom
April 6, 2022 | Post
The Prague Spring of 1968 has a legacy that proved influential in the downfall of the Eastern Bloc a generation later, and continues to inspire to this day.