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In Memoriam: Aaron Swartz (1986-2013), A True Hero

LibertyColumns.com mourns the death of 26-year-old activist Aaron Swartz on Friday. A true fighter for life, liberty, and property, Swartz was not afraid to stand up to Barack Obama or Hollywood. As the co-founder of Demand Progress, Swartz led a … Continue reading

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Life vs. Property: Re-examining a Key Libertarian Tenet

The most notable feature of libertarianism, other than stereotypes about marijuana, is the right to private property. Every freedom is based on this right, as the right to make use of land and possessions without government intervention implies the right … Continue reading

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Hollywood: Harassing American Families, Groveling to Terrorists

Last Tuesday, September 11th, 2012, "Download Martyr" Jammie Thomas-Rasset, a random person who has been made an example of Hollywood’s Mafia might, had her $9250-per-song fine upheld by the 8th Circuit court. Thomas-Rasset was unable to argue that the $220,000 … Continue reading

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Presidential Efficiency

A bill entitled the "Presidential Efficiency and Streamlining Act" has just passed both Houses and is about to become law. This bill, in the name of "efficiency", gives the President power to appoint key positions without Senate approval, including the … Continue reading

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“Blogs vs. Twitter & Facebook” Arguments, As Applied to the Bill of Rights

There have been a lot of posts (and political lobbying) within the past few years by a dying Media 1.0 establishment and a gullible public to discourage the creation and reading of blogs, this time by encouraging Twitter and Facebook … Continue reading

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