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Cato's Letters is a collection of 144 essays written by John Trenchard and Thomas Gordon, published between 1720 and 1723 under the pseudonym Cato. Originally printed in British newspapers, the essays argued for freedom of expression, property rights, and resistance to political tyranny. These texts...
Robert A. Heinlein’s *The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress* explores a complex societal rebellion on Luna in the 20th century. The novel details a lunar colony’s struggle for independence from Earth, utilizing an advanced artificial intelligence named Mike to lead their efforts. It is notable for its detail...
Penn Jillette and Teller’s “Bullshit!” is a Showtime television series examining extraordinary claims through a skeptical lens. The show investigates paranormal assertions, magical performances, and other unusual beliefs. Penn & Teller, known for their libertarian viewpoints, present evidence-based...
Robert Heinlein was a highly influential 20th-century American novelist primarily recognized for his science fiction works. He explored themes of individual liberty, social structures, and human potential through narratives like *Stranger in a Strange Land*. His writing resonated with readers intere...
This pamphlet excerpts Milton Friedman's influential 1962 book, summarizing his arguments for minimal government intervention in a free market economy.
The Production of Security is an 1849 essay by the Belgian economist Gustave de Molinari, originally published in the Journal des Économistes. In the text, Molinari applies free-market principles to the provision of security, arguing that competing private agencies could provide police and defense s...
No Treason, No. 6: The Constitution of No Authority is a pamphlet published in 1870 by Lysander Spooner, an American individualist anarchist, abolitionist, and legal theorist. It is the final installment in a series of essays arguing that the United States government lacks legitimate authority becau...
Published as a companion to the 1980 book and television series by economists Milton and Rose Friedman, this excerpt pamphlet summarizes their core arguments on economic policy. It advocates for free-market capitalism and individual choice over centralized government control. The text breaks down ma...
"Natural Law, or the Science of Justice" is an 1882 political treatise written by the American individualist anarchist and legal theorist Lysander Spooner. In this work, Spooner posits that justice is a precise, objective science based on natural law, rather than a matter of arbitrary human legislat...
Vices Are Not Crimes is a legal and philosophical essay written by the American individualist anarchist Lysander Spooner in 1875. In this text, Spooner articulates a strict distinction between vices, which he defines as acts that harm only the individual committing them, and crimes, which involve ha...
"The Law" is a foundational classical liberal pamphlet written by French economist Frédéric Bastiat, originally published in 1850. In the text, Bastiat argues that the legitimate function of the law is strictly limited to protecting the natural rights of individuals, specifically life, liberty, and...
No Treason No. 1 is Lysander Spooner's 1867 pamphlet arguing after the Civil War that the U.S. Constitution could not bind people without consent.
No Treason No. 2 is Lysander Spooner's 1867 continuation of his anti-constitutional argument, denying that voting created valid political consent.
What Has Government Done to Our Money? is a 1963 pamphlet by American economist Murray N. Rothbard. Written from the perspective of the Austrian school of economics, it explains the origins and functions of money, argues for commodity money and the gold standard, and criticizes inflation, central ba...
Anatomy of the State is Murray N. Rothbard's libertarian essay, published in the 1970s, defining the state as a coercive institution.
The Virtue of Selfishness is Ayn Rand's 1964 essay collection defining Objectivist ethics and defending rational self-interest as a moral principle.
The Ben Shapiro Show is a daily podcast offering conservative viewpoints on news, politics, and culture. Hosted by Ben Shapiro, it provides an opinionated analysis frequently rooted in libertarian principles. The show caters to listeners interested in political discussion and exploring perspectives...
L. Neil Smith's 1979 novel introduces an alternate history where the United States became a strict libertarian society following a different revolution.
Who Is Ayn Rand? is a 1962 book by Nathaniel Branden and Barbara Branden that introduced Rand's fiction and Objectivist philosophy to wider readers.
The New Left: The Anti-Industrial Revolution is Ayn Rand's 1971 essay collection attacking environmentalism, campus protest, and anti-capitalist politics.
Javier Milei is an Argentine politician who assumed the presidency in 2023, known for his right-wing libertarian economic policies and rhetoric.
