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Author Archives: Irena Schneider
Liberty Without Borders
Six months ago, I would not have believed that I would soon jump on the overnight sleeper train from St. Petersburg to Moscow to launch first ever student forum for freedom in Russia. Now, flipping through a day’s fill of … Continue reading
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Tagged Democracy, ESFL, Forum for Freedom, Irena Schneider, Putin, Russia, Vladimir Putin
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Libertarianism and Youth in Putin’s Russia
The following article was co-written by Daniil Gorbatenko and Irena Schneider. Last Saturday, we marched in Moscow and Saint Petersburg with tens of thousands of Russian citizens. With frozen fingers and toes, wool caps, banners and triumphant smiles, these men and … Continue reading
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Tagged Liberal Charter, Libertarian Party of Russia, LPR, Russia, USSR, Vera Kichanova, Vladimir Putin
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On Conservatism: Why Rational Social Calculation is Doomed to Failure
The following is an article from former SFL Executive Board member and current Cato Institute Intern Irena Schneider, written as a follow up to her role in last week’s Libertarianism vs Conservatism Debate. After our heated debate last week against … Continue reading
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The Case Against Utopia
In his June 22 article “In Search of a Radical Libertarian Utopia,” Tony Hennen eloquently made a case for the most idealistic of libertarian ends: The utility of an entire movement or philosophy, he argues, is “questionable” when it “settles … Continue reading
The Nature and Value of Autonomy: On Your Computer at 8PM ET Tomorrow!
Join us for our final E-Leadership Webinar of the 2010-2011 School Year! Philosophize with the witty, magnificent James Stacey Taylor! Wednesday, May 25, 8PM-9PM Eastern/Standard Time The Nature and Value of Autonomy Speaker: James Stacey Taylor Where? On Your Computer! … Continue reading
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Anarchy and Efficient Law with David Friedman: 8PM ET This Wednesday!
A Fan of David Friedman? Tune in this Wednesday & Get Some Teachin’! Wednesday, May 18, 8PM-9PM Eastern/Standard Time Anarchy and Efficient Law Speaker: David Friedman Where? On Your Computer! Classical liberals often don’t trust the government to produce consumer … Continue reading
Liberty Forum Online Presents Luca Gattoni-Celli: Against the Concept of Economic Nationalism
SFL Liberty Forum Online* Presents: Luca Gattoni-Celli, Junior at the College of Charleston *Serving as a daily exchange for students’ ideas, the Liberty Forum publishes short articles, thought pieces and academic abstracts on the SFL website. Articles may be submitted … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Smith, Economics, Free Trade, Liberty Forum Online, Nationalism
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Lest We Forget: Lessons of Soviet Socialism for our Own Times
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the end of the Soviet Union in 1991. But the lessons to be learned from socialism-in-practice in the last century have continuing relevance for the political and economic problems of our own time, … Continue reading
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May Flowers are Coming! And So are New Webinars!
COMING TO A LIVING ROOM NEAR YOU…. May Webinars are Here! And they will blow you away. Wind down the semester and continue with your REAL liberal education. Tune in Wednesday nights in the month of May to get the … Continue reading
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Take a Break from Finals and Privatize the Roads with Dan D’Amico and Walter Block! Wednesday on Your Computer!
Need a break from finals and papers? We’ve got just the thing! Privatize the Roads with Dan D’Amico and Walter Block! Our next webinar is Wednesday, April 27, 8-9PM Eastern Standard Time. Hear two powerhouses in the world of free-market … Continue reading
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