Arguments for libertarianism typically take two forms. Some libertarians base their creed on natural rights—the idea that each individual has an inborn right to self-ownership, or freedom from ...

Libertarianism has morphed in the last couple of decades from a scholarly political theory housed in the halls of the universities of Europe and America into a mainstream political trend. With any ...

Libertarianism is a rational reconstruction of America’s founding principles. In other words, it’s as American as apple pie. You don’t need to take my word for it. The Declaration of Independence ...

“I believe the very heart and soul of conservatism is libertarianism.” This sentiment was expressed by President Ronald Reagan, whose conservative bona fides need no defense. Readers of this paper ...

In 2001, the libertarian anti-tax activist Grover Norquist gave a memorable interview on NPR about his intentions. He said, “I don’t want to abolish government. I simply want to reduce it to the size ...