Ian Brzeski

Staff Columnist

Ian Brzeski is a Staff Columnist for 71 Republic writing on national politics, culture, and economics. Ian earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from the University of Houston, with minors in data science and mathematics. He worked as a consultant at Seabury Airline Strategy Group, an aviation strategy consultancy.

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Essays

Have You Heard About the Kewaunee County Water Crisis?

The citizens of Kewaunee County, Wisconsin are facing an air and water quality crisis as CAFOs continue to engage in harmful environmental practices.

Opinion

Is Mike Gravel Getting Screwed Out of the Debates?

Mike Gravel needs more support in the polls for the debates.

Opinion

Democratic Power Struggle: Andrew Yang vs Bernie Sanders?

Yang and Sanders face off from their shared Democratic stage as their positions are put head to head.

Essays

How to Win Any Argument in Politics: A Complete Guide

This comprehensive guide will teach you how to obliterate your opponents into actual dust and win any argument, no matter your political leanings.

Opinion

Tulsi Gabbard: The Ideal New Face of the Democratic Party

Though not a perfect candidate by any means, Tulsi Gabbard is the non-interventionist, values-driven candidate for the Democratic Party to unite around.

Essays

The Art of Pursuing Knowledge

If we want to continue progressing as a society, we must be able to develop an understanding of different views and opinions.

Essays

Hatred and Polarization Has Ruined Politics

Politics no longer involves civil discussions about learning the argument of the other side.

Essays

"Not Real Socialism" is a Valid Argument

Socialism may be flawed in practice,but the theory behind it differs from the effects seen in the real world, giving validity to a common argument.

Essays

The Republican and Democrat Agendas are Hypocritical

The agendas of both Republicans and Democrats are hypocritical, with both committing fallacies when arguing for their platforms.

Essays

Morality Should Not Determine Legality

People should not be punished for breaking victimless crime laws, and an end must be put to government control over how the people treat their bodies.

Opinion

Post Malone- Unlikely Libertarian Figure??

Post Malone has an intrinsic distrust of the government and a large gun collection, which may be evidence of his libertarian leanings.

U.S. Politics

Several Shooting Deaths Reported at Madden 19 Tournament in Jacksonville

Several deaths have been reported after an attacker opened fire at a Madden 19 Tournament event in Jacksonville, Florida Sunday afternoon.

Opinion

The Leonard Peltier Freedom Ride

A group of riders rode out from Mankato, Minnesota, planning to arrive at Coleman prison Florida to protest the imprisonment of Leonard Peltier.

Essays

America Focuses On All The Wrong Problems

America argues about straws and tweets while its bombs kill children on a Yemeni school bus.

Essays

No, Jesus Was Not a Socialist

Despite what many believe, Jesus was not a socialist, as socialism inherently requires coercion, which Jesus opposes in every form.

Opinion

Illinois' Only Hope: Kash Jackson

Libertarian candidate for Illinois Governor, Kash Jackson, is the best man to limit government spending, fight corruption and restore individual rights.