Libertarianism

Steve Horwitz Is Wrong, On Both Liberty and Methodology

by Jacob G. Hornberger July 30, 2018

  AUTHOR’S NOTE: On July 13, the Cato Institute published on its website libertarianism.org an article entitled “The Errors of Nostalgi-tarianism” by Steve Horwitz, a libertarian economics professor at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Horwitz’s article was a critique of a fundraising letter that I recently sent to supporters of The Future of Freedom Foundation requesting help with upgrading ...

Libertarianism in One Easy Lesson

by Scott McPherson July 26, 2018

It would be hard to imagine a larger deficiency in modern American society than the one we find in the ability of individual citizens to understand their proper relationship with government, and each other. Beneath the endless cacophony of varying special-interest groups lies a fundamental misunderstanding of the role we each play in a free society, and the role ...

The Libertarian Angle: Trump’s Tariff Welfare Plan for Farmers (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 25, 2018

As As Ludwig von Mises pointed out, one state intervention often leads to another. Donald Trump instituted trade tariffs and is now cutting checks to those whom the tariffs have hurt. FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Eminent Domain (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 18, 2018

One of the basic functions of a government is the defense of property. How does eminent domain fit within this role? Is there any place in a free society for eminent domain? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Democratic Socialism (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 11, 2018

What is democratic socialism and what is its import for a free society? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Independence Day (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation July 3, 2018

FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling celebrate the founding of our country and the significance of The Declaration of Independence. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Trade and Immigration Controls (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation June 26, 2018

If the free movement of goods is beneficent and desired, does that not also hold true for people? And more importantly, don't people have the right of free movement? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: The Licensure Racket (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation June 19, 2018

FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling discuss how government licensing violates the non-aggression principle and distorts the market. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Opioids and the Drug War (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation June 5, 2018

If you own yourself, shouldn't you be free to ingest what you wish? FFF president Jacob G. Hornberger and Richard M. Ebeling discuss the immorality of the drug war. Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: Why Do We Even Need a National Anthem? (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation May 30, 2018

Here is another solution for the NFL's woes concerning kneeling players during the Star-Spangled Banner -- Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling propose eliminating it. Go to the podcast https://libertarianangle.libsyn.com/.

The Libertarian Angle – The Purpose of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation May 22, 2018

FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling discuss the purpose of the United States' founding documents Go to the podcast.

The Libertarian Angle: School Vouchers Versus Educational Liberty (video)

by Future of Freedom Foundation May 16, 2018

Are vouchers the answer for introducing market forces into public education, or is a free market in education the libertarian answer? FFF president Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling discuss. Go to the podcast.