Night Watchman: Puzzle #54
"Leaves under flower petals"
Libertarian History/Philosophy
Vivek Ramaswamy: Is There a Libertarian-Nationalist Alliance?
The former presidential candidate discusses the ideological tensions within the America First movement.
What James C. Scott Taught Us About Liberty, Authority, Surveillance, and Resistance
Scott wrote about the ways people resist authority—and the unmapped territories where much of that resistance takes place.
What's the Best Argument for Libertarianism?
Dennis Pratt and Gene Epstein debate the efficacy of ethical and consequentialist arguments for libertarianism.
Debate: Austrian vs. Chicago Economics
Economists Gene Epstein and David Friedman debate the merits of the Austrian and Chicago schools of economics.
Trent Horn: Can a Catholic be a Socialist?
Catholic Answers apologist Trent Horn explores the nexus of Catholic social teaching and libertarianism.
David Boaz, RIP
The longtime Cato Institute executive vice president was one of his era's most effective explainers of libertarianism.
Libertarians Booed Donald Trump Because He Isn't Libertarian
Let there be no confusion: The Libertarian Party overwhelmingly rejects Trump.
Javier Milei and Elon Musk Bond Over Markets
Argentine President Javier Milei and Tesla CEO Elon Musk met for the first time in Austin, Texas, where they "agreed on the need for free markets."
David Boaz on Libertarianism, Ronald Reagan, and the 2024 Election
"There's all these illiberals on the left, there's all these illiberals on the right, and yet liberalism endures," says the longtime executive vice president of the Cato Institute.
The White House Lied About Its IRS Funding Only Targeting the Rich
Plus: A listener asks the editors for examples of left-leaning thinkers who also hold libertarian ideas.
A Social Anarchist Issues a Challenge
Jesse Spafford's new book argues that libertarian premises lead to left-anarchist conclusions. Is he right?
How 1990s Libertarians Laid the Groundwork for Cryptocurrency
Economist Friedrich Hayek inspired an early foray into electronic cash.
Comic: The Ever-Evolving Robert Nozick
A young philosopher goes from socialist to reluctant libertarian.
The Best of Reason: The Post-Neoliberalism Moment
Anyone advocating neoliberal policies is now persona non grata in Washington, D.C.
The Post-Neoliberalism Moment
Anyone advocating neoliberal policies is now persona non grata in Washington, D.C.
William D. Eggers: Making Government More Effective and Less Intrusive
The former Reason Foundation privatization guru says it's time to move past the "vending machine" model of government.
Libertarian History/Philosophy
Jennifer Burns: Why Milton Friedman Matters More Than Ever
The biographer of the Nobel laureate says he made us "free to choose" in areas far beyond economics.
A New Reason Podcast Is Just Asking Questions
Dave Smith joins Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe for the first episode of Just Asking Questions.
A New Reason Podcast Is Just Asking Questions
Dave Smith joins Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe for the first episode of Just Asking Questions.
Dave Smith: What Is a Libertarian?
Dave Smith joins Zach Weissmueller and Liz Wolfe for the first episode of Just Asking Questions.
Give to Reason and Help Create the Next Generation of Libertarians!
Or: WILL SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN?!
Florida vs. California
Plus: Send your questions for the editors to roundtable@reason.com ahead of this week’s special webathon episode!
Rothbardian Javier Milei Takes Control of a Major Country
Three lessons from the Austrian economist Murray Rothbard on how American libertarians might think about Milei's Argentina ascension.
The Best of Reason: Milton Friedman Was No Conservative
A new Friedman biography ably explores the economist's ideas but sidesteps the libertarian movement he was central to.
The World's First Libertarian President
Plus: A listener asks the editors about libertarians and "reflexive contrarianism."
Milton Friedman Was No Conservative
A new Friedman biography ably explores the economist's ideas but sidesteps the libertarian movement he was central to.
The Best of Reason Magazine: Love, Trade, and Force: The Machinery of Freedom at 50
David Friedman's anarchism doesn't have the answer for everything. That's the point.
Johan Norberg: Why We Need a Capitalist Manifesto
Q&A with the author of the book Elon Musk calls "an excellent explanation of why capitalism is not just successful, but morally right."
Yascha Mounk: Avoiding The Identity Trap
How to battle identity politics and defend liberal values of universalism, free speech, and open inquiry
Love, Trade, and Force: The Machinery of Freedom at 50
David Friedman's anarchism doesn't have the answer for everything. That's the point.
Would Anarcho-Capitalism Be a Disaster?
Yaron Brook and Bryan Caplan debate the merits of anarcho-capitalism.
Chicago: From Stacker of Wheat to Stacker of Wheat Thins!
Mayor Brandon Johnson should remember the sorry history of state-run supermarkets.
Would Anarcho-Capitalism Be a Disaster? A Soho Forum Debate
Yaron Brook and Bryan Caplan debate the merits of anarcho-capitalism.
Should Libertarians Support School Choice?
Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children debates libertarian author Stephan Kinsella.
Should Libertarians Support School Choice? A Soho Forum Debate
Corey DeAngelis of the American Federation for Children debates libertarian author Stephan Kinsella.
Doug Stanhope: 'Everything Annoys Me Equally'
The comedian has entertained audiences with his bad taste and unapologetically libertarian tirades for nearly 30 years.
Judge Glock on "Climate Liberalism"
A review of Climate Liberalism: Perspectives on Liberty, Property & Pollution at Law & Liberty.
Jonah Goldberg: A NeverTrumper's Take on the 2024 Election
The Liberal Fascism author and co-founder of The Dispatch talks candidly about the weird state of the contemporary political right.
Soho Forum Debate: Gene Epstein vs. David Friedman on the Nonaggression Principle
Economists Gene Epstein and David Friedman debated how best to persuade people to become libertarians at the Porcupine Freedom Festival.
Is the Nonaggression Principle Incoherent?
Economists David Friedman and Gene Epstein debate how best to persuade people toward libertarianism.
Peter Bagge: From Adam Smith to Punk to Grunge
The libertarian creator of alternative comix Hate and Neat Stuff explains why he's fond of the invisible hand and individualism.
Cody Wilson: The Future of Gun Control and U.S. Politics
The man behind 3D-printed guns talks about beating the ATF, his abiding interest in cyberpunk culture, and what comes next for "practical anarchy."
