The Odd Allies in the Battle Against the Usurpers of Freedom
In a way, liberty and freedom is the oddest idea present in contemporary thought. Its usage seems to be shared by almost all ideologies, that can be found on our planet. Putting aside the natural use of it in the case of the libertarians and classical-liberals, even their utmost hostile opponents that is all brands […]
YIMBYism: The Silver Bullet to Solve the Housing Crisis
We had a compelling discussion with Cathy Reisenwitz, Creator of Sex and the State and Vice Chair of the Center for New Liberalism, to discuss the housing crisis, homelessness, and the silver bullet to making housing more affordable.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
Why Freedom of Speech is Foundational
If you value living in the kind of world where humans achieve great things, problems get solved, and quality of life goes up for everyone over time, there can be no issue on which you are more steadfast than freedom of speech.
It’s Time to Reclaim the Word “Liberal”
In an age marked by erupting hatred and high levels of polarization, many Americans are in search of an off-ramp and a return to rationality and civility in our politics. We believe that there’s a beacon of hope still flickering from the past: liberalism.