Can Liberalism Fix America’s Healthcare System?
We have a thought provoking discussion with Michael Cannon, Director Of Health Policy Studies At The Cato Institute, about his new book “Recovery” that outlines a roadmap to fixing America’s broken healthcare system.
Technoliberal Estonia
Estonia is renowned for its advanced digitalization and technological innovations. This digital prowess has led to its society often being dubbed “e-Estonia.” The hallmark of e-Estonia lies in the seamless interactions between its citizens and the government, facilitated by cutting-edge Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). But what does this have to do with technoliberalism? At […]
TED vs. Liberalism: The Suppression of Coleman Hughes
On paper, TED seems like exactly the kind of organization a liberal would want in the world. On their About page, they state that their mission is “to discover and spread ideas that spark imagination, embrace possibility and catalyze impact. Our organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without […]
Liberalism vs. “Doomerism” in the Modern World
We sat down with Warren Rhea: a corporate attorney, political commentator, streamer, and self-described “Neoliberal.” We discussed classical liberalism versus neoliberalism, the rise of “doomer” politics, and how liberalism can provide an optimistic, yet realistic, political vision for America. Follow Warren: https://twitter.com/EverydayWarren
New Mexico Governor Bans Public Firearms
In the wake of a series of recent tragic shootings, including the heartbreaking death of an 11-year-old child outside a baseball stadium, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham took the controversial step of suspending the public’s right to carry firearms, either openly or concealed, for a period of 30 days. Initiated as an emergency public […]
What Koppelman Gets Right About Libertarianism
Andrew Koppelman’s new critique of modern libertarianism is far more relevant than anyone might realize. His book, Burning Down The House: How Libertarian Philosophy Was Corrupted By Delusion And Greed, manages to adeptly parse the very difficult topic of individual liberty. What Koppelman gets right is that it shows why market liberalism is on the […]
What Trump’s 10% Tariff Would Mean for the American Wallet
In line with his protectionist history, former President Donald Trump has suggested implementing a blanket 10% tariff on all imported goods. Trump refers to this idea as a “ring around the U.S. economy”, purporting that it would boost domestic manufacturing and reduce unemployment. However, history and economic theory have shown that tariffs and other protectionist […]
AOC Blasts FDA Sunscreen Regulations
In a recent video, U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, often referred to by her initials, AOC, criticized the Food and Drug Administration for treating sunscreen as a drug. She pointed out that the FDA’s regulations have stymied progress, leading to inferior sunscreen products in the U.S. compared to those available in Europe and South Korea. She […]
Denmark Announces Plan to Restrict Speech
Amid cultural and religious tensions, Denmark is rethinking its commitment to free speech. Driven largely by concerns from the Muslim community over perceived slights, this potential shift could offer unequal protections to specific religions. Bending to extremist pressures might inadvertently embolden foes of free expression.
Can Liberalism Fix Race Relations in South Africa?
We sat down with Martin van Staden, the Head of Policy at the Free Market Foundation (FMF), a South Africa-based organization founded to promote and foster an open society, the rule of law, personal liberty, and economic and press freedom. We discussed recent viral clips from the far-left South African party calling to “kill all […]