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Behind the Scenes of SFL Executive Board: Round 4

Posted on June 29, 2011 by admin

This week we are featuring two wonderful SFL Executive Board members. The first is returning Executive Board member Ankur Chawla, a student at UC San Diego. The second is Kelly Jemison, a recent graduate from James Madison University. She previously … Continue reading →

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Economic Freedom & Quality of Life Video

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

The Charles Koch Foundation today launched an educational campaign on economic freedom and the societal benefits it produces with a new video titled, “Economic Freedom and Quality of Life.”  The video uses sleek visuals and solid data to highlight how economic freedom … Continue reading →

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Want A Free Copy of Atlas Shrugged?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by admin

The Ayn Rand Institute is giving away a free copy of Atlas Shrugged to anyone who fills out the request form found here by June 30th. Atlas Shrugged, written by Ayn Rand, paints a dystopian future of a world where … Continue reading →

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The Foundation For A Free Society on Legal Plunder

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

The Foundation For A Free Society has realeased a video titled The Philosophy of Liberty: Plunder, which is based on Frederic Bastiat’s concept of legal plunder. Is it ok for the government to forcibly take your property and give it … Continue reading →

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Bastiat X Prize Opens for Submissions

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

The International Policy Network (IPN) is now accepting submissions for its Tenth Bastiat Prize for Journalism. In celebration of its tenth anniversary, this year’s prize will have a total prize fund of $70,000, with a First prize of $50,000, Second … Continue reading →

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100,000 Copies of the Morality of Capitalism

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin

First, we announced the publication of a new book, in partnership with the Atlas Economic Research Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation in The Morality of Free Enterprise project, titled: The Morality of Capitalism, What Your Professors Won’t Tell You. Then we released the stellar … Continue reading →

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Cato Intern Forum: Uncle Sam and Big Business

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Cato is hosting an intern forum on Friday, June 24th at 4pm titled: Uncle Sam and Big Business: Enemies or Allies? And What Does that Mean for Young People? This event will be a panel discussion featuring Tim Carney, Senior Political Columnist, Washington Examiner; Tyson … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes of SFL Executive Board: Round 3

Posted on June 20, 2011 by admin

This week we continue our journey behind the scenes of the SFL Executive Board with two brand new Executive Board members. The first video features Karina Zannat, a student at American University. The second video features Frederik Roeder, a student … Continue reading →

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Marriage and the Law, 1967 and 2011

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin

The following piece by David Boaz was posted on the Encyclopedia Britannica Blog on June 13th, 2011. David Boaz is the Vice President of the Cato Institute. The current debate in the courts and many state legislatures over same-sex marriage … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes of SFL Executive Board: Round 2

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

This week we are featuring one returning and one outgoing Executive Board member.  The first interview is with Brandon Wasicsko from Florida Gulf Coast University. The second interview features Executive Board member Irena Schneider, recent graduate from American University and … Continue reading →

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