“From the libertarian perspective, the pause is unwise energy policy, an encroachment on free trade, and a continuation of the Biden administration’s use of uncertainty as a political weapon against energy suppliers.”
“The growing debt is imposing large burdens on current and future taxpayers, while also increasing the risks of macroeconomic instability and financial crises.”
“If maintaining the US lead in innovation is Goldman’s goal, it seems worth first asking how the country arrived at its current position.”
In 2023, we saw major progress in educational freedom. Neal McCluskey explains.
As part of our #LibertyinReview Week, in which we look back on 2023 and forward to 2024, Jonathan Fortier and Todd Zywicki discuss the recent high points for liberty and potential threats on the horizon.
Saul Zimet predicts that the “global debate over agriculture is more likely to heat up than to cool down in 2024.”
The month of January is named after the Roman god Janus—the god of transitions and beginnings. Join us as we celebrate Liberty in Review Week, where we will consider the past and future of libertarianism.
“The size and scope of emergency spending is obscured by the lack of a central depository or government report that tallies up this spending over time. This paper attempts to fill that gap.”
“I honestly have no idea how Milei’s time running Argentina will turn out. Parts of his agenda and persona still give me pause. But it’s not an understatement to say that his policy work in Argentina this year will be some of the most relevant—for better or worse—reforms undertaken anywhere in the world. Fingers crossed.”
“Like all politicians with similar views, Milei faces the entrenched interests of the administrative state and opposition from those who benefitted from the corrupt redistributive schemes that have presided over Argentina’s relentless decline since Peron rose to power in 1946.”
In case you missed it, here is all of the content from our Season of Giving Week.
“In truth, government spending is not inherently efficient or effective. It often leads to a misallocation of resources, bureaucratic inefficiencies and unintended consequences that exacerbate the problems government aims to solve.”
“The idea that there is a codependence between religion and liberty has sometimes been underappreciated by libertarians. It was, however, a conviction held by many of the American Founders.”
One way to accomplish just that is to legalize immigration.
As part of our Season of Giving Week, be sure to check out our new podcast episode of Portraits of Liberty, "Live Like a Libertarian—Karl Hess" with Paul Meany.
MrBeast Philanthropy
Despite being responsible for one of the largest philanthropic acts we have seen this year, MrBeast has faced a lot of criticism for building wells in Africa. Is any of this criticism valid? Our new video explores that question.
’Tis the season of giving, and this week, we are giving you all new content!
What is the true meaning of the holiday season? Why is charity an important part of libertarianism? We explore that and more during our Season of Giving Week.