Steelman vs. Strawman: The Discipline of Arguing Honestly
In the realm of ideas, how we engage with opponents’ arguments is as important as the conclusions we draw. The distinction between a strawman and a steelman argument lies at...
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The Libertarian Solution to the Fentanyl + Tranq Epidemic
America is facing one of its deadliest drug crises in history. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far more powerful than heroin, has flooded the streets, and it is often mixed with...
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Don’t Take My Ball: The Phillies Karen Incident That Perfectly Illustrates Property Rights
The Foul Ball Everyone Is Talking About In early September 2025, a viral moment at a Philadelphia Phillies game captured the attention of millions online. It wasn’t the home run itself...
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Capitalism: The System That Lifted Billions Out of Poverty
Capitalism is constantly under attack. Critics claim it causes inequality, exploitation, and needless suffering. They cite statistics about poverty, disease, and hunger and argue that markets and profits are to...
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Dear Socialists, Worker-Owned Co-ops Are Still Capitalism
For years, socialists have pointed to worker cooperatives as evidence that capitalism can be “overcome” or replaced. They claim that co-ops represent a radical departure from the capitalist model because...
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Is Working for a Boss Voluntary? A Libertarian Response to the Socialist Myth
One of the most common claims made by socialists and communists is that working for a boss is not truly voluntary. They argue that the worker faces a “Hobson’s choice”—either...
