Libertarianism
Can the State be Justified?
The common belief regarding state power is that it is always justified and there can be no questioning the state's existence. But is that true? Does state power conform to natural law or is it imposed upon subjected people?
How to Contradict Yourself about Rights
What is the source of our rights, natural Law or the state? Unfortunately, too many people who should know better choose the latter. David Gordon makes short work of their internal contradictions.
Families, Churches, Schools: How to Replace the State
Building up non-state institutions is a key factor to being free in an unfree world.
Can the State be Justified?
The common belief regarding state power is that it is always justified and there can be no questioning the state's existence. But is that true? Does state power conform to natural law or is it imposed upon subjected people?
How to Contradict Yourself about Rights
What is the source of our rights, natural Law or the state? Unfortunately, too many people who should know better choose the latter. David Gordon makes short work of their internal contradictions.
The Presidency Is the Greatest Threat to Our Freedoms
The presidency—by which I mean the executive state—is the sum total of American tyranny. A world with any superpower at all is a world where no freedoms are safe.
From the Editor—July / August 2024
The federal government uses wars as excuses to eviscerate American freedoms, spend trillions of dollars and rack up gargantuan deficits that will impose a heavy financial burden for decades to come. We oppose this, root and branch.
The Mises-Hoiles Correspondence: What Might Have Been
From 1949 to 1962, American libertarian R.C. Hoiles and Ludwig von Mises corresponded many times, discussing issues relating to state power. While the correspondence at times was acrimonious, nonetheless, it offered valuable insight into the issues we still face.
The Perpetual Struggle of Libertarian Candidates: Why They Face an Uphill Battle
Why do libertarian candidates face an uphill battle in the duopolistic system? Which party is more likely to ally with libertarian principles?