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30 Jun 2022 1 minute read 0 comments LibertasBella
Are libertarianism and socialism diametrically opposed? The libertarian socialist would say no. The political philosophy of libertarian socialism categorically rejects state interference in social affairs and instead proposes the abolition of authori...
13 May 2022 1 minute read 0 comments LibertasBella
No political movement is a monolith. Political movements have their own sub-sects and factions within them. Libertarianism has been no exception to this rule. One variety of libertarianism that stands out is paleolibertarianism. The paleolibertarian...
5 Sep 2020 5 minute read 7 comments MintDice.com
Nick Szabo is a computer scientist, legal professional and a living legend in both the cryptocurrency and cryptography worlds for several reasons. While he has other significant accomplishments, he is most popularly known for his creation of smart co...
14 Aug 2020 4 minute read 0 comments Jose Galison
“I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.” – Frederick Douglass It’s August 2020. The average American is debating (if one can even call it that) the merits of choosing a bombastic conman or a career politician who is a sha...
12 Aug 2020 3 minute read 0 comments Rogue
Sorry libertarians but it’s true, I’ve noticed most of us just do an awful job at reaching out into the culture and attracting people with our ideas and principles. However, it doesn’t mean the message of liberty itself sucks, so what gives? If some...
11 Aug 2020 1 minute read 7 comments TheDesertLynx
We hear lots of talk about the public health, and our responsibility to not endanger others during a pandemic. But let's break down what responsibility we, as individuals, personally have, what we have control over, and who should have a say in our...
2 Jul 2020 1 minute read 0 comments TheDesertLynx
When we have severe political disagreements that we just can't hash out through voting alone, sometimes we can choose to shun people who we perceive to be "bad" enough. This lets people exercise their right to disagree on serious issues, however, at...
27 Jun 2020 3 minute read 3 comments TheDesertLynx
Cancel culture is in full effect. Comedians Chris D'Elia, Joey Diaz, and Joe Rogan have come under the crosshairs for various perceived problematic past behavior. A wave of journalist firings has kicked off in recent months. Even early-days YouTube...
11 Jun 2020 1 minute read 5 comments TheDesertLynx
With police brutality in the forefront of everyone's mind, the #DefundPolice hashtag has taken over, and while there's some nuance to its meaning, there has actually been a serious discussion around the unthinkable: getting rid of cops altogether an...
25 May 2020 4 minute read 0 comments TheDesertLynx
The wars deciding control over global information flows are starting to heat up. Facebook has taken to "fact checking" information shared, even clearly comedic memes. YouTube disallows content that disagrees with the World Health Organization. Podca...
