Many MAGA supporters see Donald Trump’s populism as libertarian, but his record tells a different story. While he speaks of freedom, his governing style—using power to reward allies and punish critics—embodies the very authoritarianism libertarians reject. This piece contrasts Trump’s “America First” nationalism with the
As MAGA falters under scandals, rumors, and economic pain, Americans are asking whether a movement built on personalities can endure. Libertarians have always offered something sturdier: principles of liberty, voluntary cooperation, and free markets. Could this be the moment — the golden age of Libertarianism
Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after his sharp remarks on the Charlie Kirk murder shows how easily a president can use the FCC to chill dissent. This blog explains how executive power and broadcast licensing intersect, why Libertarians call for abolishing the FCC, and what life without
What Does a Libertarian Do on a Survey? When the form forces “Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal,” here’s why many Libertarians proudly choose Moderate—and why that still undersells liberty. Surveys love tidy boxes. People don’t fit in them. When I see “Conservative, Moderate, or Liberal,” I
Barry Goldwater’s vote against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 remains one of the most debated moments in American politics. Guided in part by his speechwriter Karl Hess, Goldwater framed his stance as a defense of constitutional limits and individual liberty. This post unpacks the
Are You Married to a Non-Libertarian? A poolside conversation, a rising fear, and a plea to consider the only movement willing to confront authoritarianism—no matter who wears it. It started, as it often does, poolside on a warm afternoon. Voices drifted over the water until