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Debating for Liberty

The student movement for liberty is growing at an amazing rate. It is exciting to watch as large numbers of students join libertarian groups on campus. Motivated libertarians are making a great effort to spread the philosophy of liberty to … Continue reading

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Voting Only Encourages Them

The following is the first of two posts in a debate series about voting. Click here to read Campus Coordinator Christine-Marie Dixon’s rebuttal.   What does it mean to be a good citizen, and why should we strive to be one? … Continue reading

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Alexander McCobin in FNCU Young Voter’s Debate

SFL’s President, Alexander McCobin, participated in a debate on FNCU with Richard Fowler of Young Democrats of America and Alyssa Farah of the College Republican National Committee. Questions addressed include: National Debt Job Growth Healthcare Immigration & DREAM Act Foreign … Continue reading

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Libertarianism v. Conservatism Debate

Last year, Cato hosted an incredible debate between Libertarians and Conservatives. It was such a success, that they will be hosting another debate this year! Cato invites you to a timely debate about the two philosophies and their associated policy … Continue reading

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Cato on Campus Event Jan 28th

Debating Social Welfare Policy in the 21st Century: What’s the Best Way Forward? 3-Way Debate featuring scholars from the Cato Institute, the Brookings Institution, and the Georgetown University Law Center. The monthly Cato on Campus events are back!  This month … Continue reading

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FDR’s Depression Policies: Good Deal or Raw Deal?

At FreedomFest, Lawrence W. Reed, president of the Foundation of Economic Education and SFL Board of Advisors member, debated University of Nevada-Las Vegas economist Bernard Malamud on the subject of The Great Depression and FDR’s New Deal. After professor Malmud’s … Continue reading

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Is “Conservative” a Dirty Word?

The relationship between libertarians and conservatives has been a hot topic lately.  The latest edition of Reason Magazine features the debate Where Do Libertarians Belong? between Brink Lindsey (Cato), Jonah Goldberg (National Review), and Matt Kibbe (FreedomWorks).  The debate addresses … Continue reading

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Libertarianism v. Conservatism Debate

What: Libertarianism v. Conservatism Debate When: Wednesday, July 14, 6:30pm-8:00pm Where: Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=132056110150040 Co-sponsored as part of America’s Future Foundation’s Monthly Roundtables and Students For Liberty’s Summer Debate Series, this event will … Continue reading

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Cato Event: How Will Obamacare Affect Young Adults?

What: Cato on Campus Intern Event Date: Thursday, June 24 Time: 4:00-6:30pm Location: Cato Institute, 1000 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC. Starting in 2014, the federal government will require nearly all Americans to obtain health insurance. How will that requirement, … Continue reading

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Health Care Reform Constitutionality Debate at UW

On March 30, the University of Washington Law School hosted a forum on President Obama’s health care plan, also known as Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It appears that the school was unable to find anyone who would challenge … Continue reading

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