Tag: responsibility

The key to finding truth in a world of misinformation

March 6, 2024 | Post

Today, more than ever, journalism is confronted with significant challenges, especially with media outlets striving to captivate audiences and deliver returns to shareholders. 

But what happens when sensationalism and biased narratives become the norm? Where can individuals turn for accurate information when journalists prioritize agendas over facts? And how do we find common ground in an era of intense political division and factionalism?

Why our liberty hinges on the Rule of Law

February 16, 2024 | Post

The Rule of Law plays a pivotal role in enhancing individuals’ freedoms, as it dictates whether a country veers toward authoritarianism or freedom. But what do we understand as the Rule of Law?

Dr. Tom G. Palmer on responsibility and freedom

December 12, 2023 | Post

Responsibility: For some the word conjures up images of old people lecturing young people about sitting up straight, doing their homework, and writing thank-you notes to elderly aunts.

Unsurprisingly, we’re expected to think it’s boring, tedious, a diversion from our enjoyment of our freedom. The goal of freedom, the images suggest, is to escape responsibilities.

In fact, embracing responsibility is neither boring, nor tedious, nor a diversion from freedom.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the changing role of government

March 24, 2023 | Post

Alongside economic devastation and a mental health crisis, another legacy of lockdowns will be changed perceptions of the role of government

Why libertarians oppose fraud — in 300 words

April 4, 2022 | Post

Libertarians believe in negative rights and oppose infringements on people’s autonomy, but how does this work with cases of fraud?