Articles related to "Libertarians"

As Americans become increasingly disenchanted with the "us vs. them" mentality of a two-party political system, many are exploring Libertarianism as an alternative.

Libertarian presidential nominee Bob Barr is making a wiser choice than Ron Paul on accepting donations from public racists.

With the passing of the 19th Amendment, radical feminism became a main-stay in women's rights movements that continue today, and continues to be divided on many issues.

The need for media ethics rises as news reporting becomes driven more and more by the free market rather than the truth.

Sitting on a fence for extended periods can be painful. On one side, liberty, on the other, paternalism. Thaler and Sunstein believe human behaviour demands both.

A favorite among Internet bloggers, Rep. Ron Paul's campaign for President falls short in the Iowa straw poll.

A group of libertarians are proposing that people flee the heavy hand of government by taking to international waters.

Ron Paul knew he wouldn't get the Republican presidential nomination, but that was never his main goal. He's fighting for widespread libertarian influence and victory.

Following a 13-election streak of picking the candidate who won the U.S. election, Missouri voted for the losing side. Third-party candidates are partially to blame.

Ron Paul is energizing a revolutionary libertarian takeover of the Republican Party, but his supporters still need a presidential candidate. Bob Barr is their answer.

Calvinism is often accused of categorising humans as robots, computers or puppets. This argument does not correctly engage with the Calvinist position.

Milton Friedman considered himself a Libertarian who backed the Republican party of Ronald Regan for lowering taxes and reducing government regulation.

The American economist Milton Friedman seems to be taking much of the blame for what has gone wrong with the economy.

Review of Republican Presidential Candidate Ron Paul's first Presidential debate appearance and record.

Somehow, John McCain manages to make almost every wing of the Republican Party upset.

Should close relatives of criminals be DNA profiled or is it a violation of civil liberties? Will kinship analysis aid the criminal justice system or abuse human rights?

Here's a look at some of the traditional, political and celebrity costumes that are likely to show up at the October 31 Halloween parties this year.

Courting conservative votes will now be mandatory for the Senior Senator from Arizona after conservative Republican candidate Mitt Romney suspended his presidential bid.

This article surveys two of the most widely discussed models for dealing with issues of distributive justice in health care: market based approaches or social justice.

Radical feminists are the acting force of the American Woman's Movement. Their ideas and attitudes are the focus of many issues, and some are remembered more than others.

A look at the recent decision by Judge Anna Diggs Taylor to strike down NSA warrantless surveillance.

Whether it's alleged homosexual agendas in Shrek 2 and Teletubbies, or those foul-mouthed kids in South Park, right-wingers do love to hate them toons.

Suite101 Talks to science fiction writer Iain M. Banks about his extensive list of influences and his new Culture novel, Matter.

US Representative Ron Paul energized leauges of voters in 2007 and 2008 with his grass roots campaign for smaller government and personal freedom. What is he doing now?

This article explores the challenges of same-sex schooling as a breech of civil liberties. Research indicates that girls thrive in same-sex classrooms.

Sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone, the Reauthorization Act of 2009 on the SCHIP bill is set to be written into law sometime this week by President Obama.

Utopias have been described in popular novels for 500 years. They are popular despite the weakness of the depiction, especially when compared to a dystopia.

The Combined DNA Index System, CODIS, combines computer and DNA technologies into an effective tool for fighting violent crime and finding missing persons.

As a Democrat, Kinky Friedman is running a second time for governor in 2010. The humorist views the state of affairs in Texas government as no laughing matter.

Milton Friedman, Adam Smith, and Charles Beard contributed to the field of public policy, each providing a unique link between the public policy process and the economy.

In three decades Spain has gone from being a third world country in Europe to becoming an example of progress and tolerance.

On January 14, 2009 the Canadian Action Party introduced a new executive electoral process, proving the integrity of their platform and yielding positive early results.

How the "under God" phrase was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in 1954 and how difficult it will be to remove.

Determinism states that, due to the laws of cause and effect, all future events are predetermined, including human decisions, and there is no such thing as free will.

A Christian home school is different for many families who teach the Bible at home. But, there are some similarities, no matter how you look at it.

Since publishing his first critical book on psychiatry in 1961, The Myth of Mental Illness, Thomas Szasz has been viewed as troublesome, troubled, and for many, a hero.

H.L. Mencken was one of the most prominent newspaper men of his time, known for his crisp style and ready wit.

Students learn about persuasive writing and citizen involvement in national presidential elections with an authentic letter to the editor assignment.

Baroness Troutbeck, the most politically incorrect of characters visits a liberal US university. Murder follows, but is the book up to the standard of other Amiss novels?

Among the many unique aspects of living in America, and being an American, is the appearance during every presidential-election cycle of political attire and accessories.

Consumer and privacy groups call on Congress to investigate and regulate online behavioral tracking. Progress & Freedom Foundation says data collections do no harm.

Once again, Trey Parker and Matt Stone offends as a recent episode depicts Queen Elisabeth II committing suicide, and bombers planting an explosive in Hillary Clinton.

Using Timbits to lure unsuspecting Americans, Canadians set aboot saving the endangered species: AmLibs.

The Ball Chair - aka the Globe Chair - is Eero Aarino's design classic that's as relevant - and comfortable - today as it was when first introduced in the sixties.

Fred and George Weasley are high school drop-outs, but they are more magically talented and more successful than the Ministry-trained educator who sought to stop them.

A traffic light symbol offers guidance to people who search vending machines at Univ. of Virginia for healthy food options. And a nickel surcharge offers hope for more.

The government is considering giving police power to conduct random breath tests of drivers in the absence of any indication that the driver has been drinking.

Rights are either positive or negative rights. Positive right is when you ask someone to do something for you. Negative is when you ask someone to stop doing something.

Ron Paul has raised large sums of money for his presidential bid. He is extremely popular on internet sites. What is the secret of his success?

The current tax code is complicated. The FairTax will simplify it so that every American can understand it.