libertarianism

Evaluating our choices on the right

On the right side of the spectrum, academia has an outlet in Libertarianism.

By Stephen Wu | Feb 1 10:37 pm ET

Why obey when we can choose?

The failure of the state and the government is utterly apparent here. The libertarian point of view gives a completely different take on what should be done. All that’s happening is that one one-size-fits-all education system is being replaced by another one-size-fits-all education system.

By Benjamin Malec and Syed Hossain | Mar 28 09:35 pm ET

A misunderstanding of the proper role of government

Dictatorships in Cuba, Russia, and Venezuela were involved in systematic forms of eminent domain, mass “publicization” of private property into the hands of the state. The only difference between that and our current situation is that property is being handed over to another private entity, in this case, Columbia University.

By John David Fernandez | Dec 10 11:16 pm ET

Same-sex marriage isn’t the issue—it’s the State

Libertarians offer an unconventional perspective on this issue that is often drowned out of the political sphere.

By John David Fernandez | Nov 10 06:58 pm ET

Musings from a cigarette-smoking libertarian

Does Columbia University have a right to restrict “public” smoking on its campus?

By John David Fernandez | Sep 23 06:39 pm ET

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