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“The only freedom which deserves the name, is that of pursuing our own good in our own way, so long as we do not attempt to deprive others of theirs, or impede their efforts to obtain it.”
– John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (1859)
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Independence Day
Writing the Declaration of Independence

On July 4, 1776, a group of revolutionaries declared that all individuals are endowed with unalienable rights. This week, we celebrate the courage the American founders had when they declared independence from Britain to pursue a more limited, representative government. In celebration, we have chosen a few articles from our archives related to the American founding.

Articles
New Episode!

The Liberty Exchange

Jonathan Fortier talks with Brad Lips, CEO of Atlas Network, about a network of over 500 liberty-​advancing think tanks around the world. Their conversation explores the necessity of decentralized knowledge and local efforts as essential elements in promoting free societies in different cultures with unique circumstances. Jonathan and Brad discuss the recent issue of the Atlas magazine, “Freedom’s Champion”, in which Brad celebrates the legacy of Milton Friedman, his close to connection to Atlas, and his many contributions to promoting liberty around the world.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

The Government Should Have No Role in Education (VIDEO)

A CONVERSATION WITH TOOLEY

With the potential abolition of the U.S. Department of Education, the question of the government’s role in education has resurfaced. In an exclusive interview with Lib​er​tar​i​an​ism​.org, James Tooley revisits his extensive research on education in the poorest countries. His conclusion? Government is not, and has never been, necessary to educate our children.