Ellie McFarland

Staff Columnist

Ellie McFarland is a Staff Columnist for 71 Republic writing on culture and social policy. Ellie's work also appeared at the Mises Institute, The American Postliberal, and Post Script Magazine. She studied English at the Catholic University of America and is from Maryland.

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U.S. Politics

Secret Government Database Tracked Journalists and Immigration Activists

Several federal agencies created and used a database to track individuals associated with advocacy surrounding the December 2018 migrant caravan.

Ellie McFarland

Essays

Repeal the Patriot Act

The Patriot Act, passed in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, should be repealed for its blatant trampling of civil liberties and unpragmatic nature.

Ellie McFarland

Essays

Stop Forcing Autistic Masking on Children

There is no scientific backing behind autistic masking, and in reality, it only causes a great deal of harm to autistic people.

Ellie McFarland

Essays

On the Spirit of Free Speech

Free speech, said Christopher Hitchens, "is not just the right of the person who speaks to be heard, it is the right of everyone in the audience to listen."

Ellie McFarland

Essays

Jordan Peterson Manipulates Language to Appear Smarter

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson, in his pursuit of persuading the masses, manipulates words and sticks to broad statements to defend positions with little merit.

Ellie McFarland