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Does the Freedom of Your Nation Set You Free?

May 28, 2024 | Post

In fact, the Italian embassy’s denial of Bangladeshi chess players’ visas for a recent tournament reveals how national “freedom” can actually restrict personal freedoms.

Would a “national divorce” lead to more individual liberty?

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.

If you care about liberty, beware of CBDCs

December 11, 2023 | Post

In recent years, the concept of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) has gained increasing traction across the globe, with proponents lauding the potential benefits of a digitized monetary system.

However, when we explore the real-life implications of CBDCs, it becomes increasingly clear that the rush toward digital currencies controlled by central banks poses a significant threat to individual liberty.

Why freedom matters more than safety

October 9, 2023 | Post

Safety is, of course, to be valued, but some important questions do arise, particularly in the context of our 21st-century challenges: Are we sacrificing too much freedom in the pursuit of safety? Is freedom more important than safety, and if so, why?

7 controversial life lessons that shouldn’t be controversial

September 25, 2023 | Post

Intrigued about a fresh take on personal growth and self-discovery that emphasizes individualism, liberty, and rational self-interest? Let’s take a look at 7 controversial life lessons that really shouldn’t be controversial at all…

What Elizabeth Bennet taught me about liberty

September 14, 2023 | Post

Elizabeth Bennet, the protagonist in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, stands out because of her unconventional views on education and marriage, challenging the staunchly patriarchal society of Georgian England. Here’s what her story can teach us about liberty…

Why defending LGBTQ+ liberty remains an imperative

August 24, 2023 | Post

In a society that increasingly claims to champion progress and inclusivity, a recent tragic event stands as a stark reminder of the enduring danger faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies.

How immigration creates a more prosperous world

August 23, 2023 | Post

Immigration has been a huge driving force behind creating America as we know it today. Without immigrants, or with far fewer immigrants, it would be impossible to imagine the United States developing into the world’s dominant economic powerhouse as it did. Opposition to immigration has been allowed to gradually place the American dream out of reach for so many ambitious individuals and deprive the country of further potential in the process.

Why (and how) the war on drugs has failed

August 22, 2023 | Post

In each instance, the state’s attempts to prohibit drugs not only failed but significantly worsened the problem. Prohibition created room for a monopoly, as drug traffickers who dared to maintain their production quickly took control of the entire market of the prohibited substance.

The reality of the War on Drugs: one Alaskan town’s experience

June 20, 2023 | Post

The war on drugs has been an abject failure and has led to immense suffering. Here, we look at the experience of one town in Alaska…

A classical liberal perspective on the significance of Juneteenth

June 19, 2023 | Post

Juneteenth has long served as an occasion to commemorate and celebrate the end of slavery in the American South. What are the key points involved in America’s newest federal holiday from a classical liberal perspective?

What is the future of psychedelics?

February 16, 2023 | Post

To talk about the future of psychedelics, it’s important to know a few things about the past. For the entirety of recorded history, man has used plants to alter his consciousness. Every civilization that we know of, besides those living in barren arctic climates, have used some form of plant or fungus to explore their mind…

How gay pride is a celebration of liberty

December 23, 2022 | Post

Every time someone does not conform to what is attempted to be imposed on them; those people are celebrating pride in being themselves. That’s why gay pride is so special. It is resistance against those who do not love the freedom of others.

A time of reckoning: what’s happening in Iran?

October 13, 2022 | Post

In Iran, people across all generations and backgrounds are demonstrating together with one voice. As the weeks go by, Iranians are remaining resolute in demanding real change.

Why democracy is good for liberty

September 15, 2022 | Post

There is a growing tendency among libertarians to attack the concept of democracy, and blame it for America’s problems. But this is reckless: we need to address the issues within our system and provide alternatives instead of burning the entire thing down.

The Gadsden flag: a historic symbol rooted in classical liberalism

July 29, 2022 | Post

Those who care about the ideas of liberty represented by the Gadsden flag must resist its co-option by forces that are completely at odds with what it stands for. The truth about its classical liberal origins must prevail.

National divorce is not a pro-liberty solution

July 21, 2022 | Post

It’s time for a broader discussion about why national divorce is not a pro-liberty solution. Fundamentally, for any change in the structure of government to be pro-liberty, it must move us towards more individual liberty, not away.