Libertarians
Billionaire Robinhood Hero Palihapitiya Is a Pushback on Progressive Dems
Palihapitiya is a corporate-friendly, Third Way centrist, with a sprinkle of social justice rhetoric but also an intense devotion to libertarian free-market triumphalism.
Debate: Has the Trump Presidency Changed the Future of Conservatism?
R.R. Reno, editor of First Things, debates Charles C.W. Cooke, editor of National Review Online.
A Defense of Zombie Conservatism
The truth is that the fusionist project is alive and well, and it will likely remain so for the foreseeable future.
Should the Government Aggressively Crack Down on Online Pornography?
Terry Schilling of the American Principles Project debates Hall of Fame adult entertainer Brandi Love.
Science Says Porn Is a Huge Problem. Lawmakers Must Stop Ignoring It
Modern porn isn't anything like your father's Playboy.
Banning Porn Is a Bad Idea. There Are Other Ways To Improve the Internet
We'll never agree on banning porn—that's ridiculous.
Debate: Does the Private Equity Industry Create Substantial Social Value?
University of Chicago Law School Professor M. Todd Henderson debates American Compass Executive Director Oren Cass.
The Long Step Back for Law and Order
Our politics is less defined by Left versus Right than it is by We the People versus the ruling class.
Clint Eastwood Wished Trump Acted 'in a More Genteel Way'
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the actor-director voiced support for the former New York City mayor, and criticized the president for tweeting and name-calling.
Michigan Rep Calls Hillary Clinton a 'Trump Asset' After Gabbard Comments
"Hillary does—and did—drive many people into the arms of Donald Trump. Her attack on Tulsi does likewise," the Republican-turned-Independent congressman tweeted shortly after 1 a.m.
U.S. Could Collapse Like Soviet Union, Ron Paul Says
"I'm just hoping our system comes apart as gracefully as the Soviet system," Paul said.
The Problem With the Libertarian Party
The Libertarian Party has its strongest presidential candidates ever, but it's hard to sell small government in a country that loves its benefits.
Libertarians Johnson, Weld Need a Surge to Make Debates
They are required to average at least 15 percent support in select polls to get onto the nationally televised stage.
There Is a Third Way and It's Called Libertarianism
In terms of mainstream politics, it's the interwar period all over again: brown shirts versus reds. Except for this: There is a way out this time.
Why Third-Party Candidates Are Doomed in 2016
Voter behavior, institutional barriers and other factors are poised to keep the two-party system alive and well this election.
Trump vs. Clinton: Why Libertarians Have a Key Role
Socially liberal and fiscally conservative libertarians comprise the single-largest ideological voting bloc, according to Gallup.
Penn Jillette: How I Became a Libertarian
I probably should be a Bernie Sanders supporter and I should be "Feeling the Bern"—but I'm not.
Meet the Libertarian Presidential Wannabes
There is a third party in the general election: the Libertarians. Here, two of their candidates make their pitches.
Is Cruz a True Libertarian? Only at First Glance
To pick up Rand Paul's supporters, Cruz suggests he is a libertarian. But look who he hangs out with.
Rand Paul Hopes for Big Upset in Iowa
The libertarian-leaning candidate is banking on a massive ground game among students.
As Rand Paul Stumbles, Is the Libertarian Moment Over?
Paul, the most libertarian of the GOP wannabes, has failed, so far, to make it to the front of the pack.
Is Rand Paul a True Libertarian? No, He's a Politician
Instead of cutting superfluous government activity, Paul has sponsored some 50 bills and co-sponsored another 120.
Should 'Libertarian Parents' Be Strict Or Permissive?
On libertarian grounds, should parents interfere as little as possible in the lives of their children?
What Should Libertarians Think About the Civil War?
Should they sympathize with the Confederacy because it resisted the federal government? Or celebrate the emancipation of the slaves?
Is Rand Paul a Real Libertarian?
He may be his father's son, but he offers a more pragmatic approach to libertarianism.
Measles Vaccine: Whose Rights Are At Risk?
Even libertarians should support giving officials powers to control against disease by quarantine and vaccination.
Rand Paul on ISIS, Benghazi and Bringing U.S. Troops Home
The Republican presidential hopeful spells out where his foreign policy differs from his rivals.
Photos: Libertarians Converge on Hip North Brooklyn
On Saturday, libertarians from as far afield as California journeyed to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, to attend LibertyFest, a conference by and for libertarians