Ryan Lau

Editor-in-Chief

Ryan Lau is the editor-in-chief of 71 Republic and a member of its board of directors. He directs the site's coverage and serves as a news reporter covering breaking news, U.S. Politics, and the Libertarian Party. He also contributes to 71 Republic's opinion column and editorials. A Connecticut native, Ryan studied psychology and philosophy at the University of Vermont and then at Trinity College, where he majored in philosophy. He wrote for the Brownstone Institute on public-health policy and appeared on the Connecticut ballot as a Libertarian candidate.

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Opinion

Are Politicians Just Using Muslims to Ban Guns?

After the Christchurch massacre, the gun control debate in America has reignited and politicians are suddenly pretending to care about Muslims.

Technology

Life on Mars? Scientists Examine Mushrooms and Methane

Recently released papers suggest the presence of fungi and methane gas on the Red Planet, providing insight on whether there is life on Mars.

Finance & Markets

The Bitcoin Bull Market Is Back as Prices Soar to $5,000

After Bitcoin rose more than 20% overnight, many market analysts believe that we are on the verge of the next major bull market.

U.S. Politics

Cops: Handcuffed Sarah Wilson Shot Herself Through Mouth

After police ruled 19-year-old Sarah Wilson's death was ruled a suicide, some suspicion remains over whether Chesapeake police officers are to blame.

Opinion

Stop Wasting Time on Jussie Smollett

As the country flies into a frenzy over Jussie Smollett, he receives all of the attention he wants while the FBI wastes time and money investigating him.

Opinion

You and I Paid for Bombs That Hit a Hospital Yesterday

The government is taking our money and using it for mass slaughter.

Essays

Captain Marvel: The Story of Israel and Palestine

By portraying the fight between the Kree and Skrulls, Captain Marvel parallels the conflict between Israel and Palestine today.

Essays

Ketamine Prohibition Across the Globe Has Deadly Effects

Though ketamine has many beneficial medical effects, prohibition and overregulation of the drug harm the people who need it most.

Essays

Income Inequality Is Increasing and the Poor Are Benefiting

Though income inequality is on the rise in the United States, data suggests that the poor are getting richer, not poorer.

Technology

The Dark Overlord 9/11 Papers: Layer Three Decrypted

Nearly two months after The Dark Overlord released layers one and two of their "9/11 Papers", someone has released a decryption key for layer three.

U.S. Politics

Breaking: Andrew Yang Reaches Threshold for First Debate

At 9:00 Monday, Andrew Yang announced that he has officially passed the 65,000 donor requirement to make the first presidential primary debate.

U.S. Politics

Police Detain Unarmed Black Man Picking Up Trash From His Own Yard [Video]

Boulder officers drew guns on a man cleaning his own yard — his trash grabber was the 'blunt weapon.'

Essays

The Truth About Mass Shootings in America

Though mass shootings are a serious issue in the United States, faulty data has exaggerated the frequency of the attacks at home and compared to the world.

Opinion

Joe Biden Has an Alarming Record on the War on Drugs

Despite gaining a reputation as a kindly American uncle, Joe Biden is responsible for many aspects of the war on drugs that harmed countless people.

U.S. Politics

CA Attorney General: Illegal to Possess List of Felon Cops

A California public organization released a list of felon cops, but Attorney General Becarro doesn't think people have a right to see it.

Essays

Have Your Senators Taken Money from Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin, the largest company in the military industrial complex, gave almost $5 million in national political contributions in 2018.

Essays

5 Sexist Laws That Still Exist in the United States

Though the United States has taken great strides towards gender equality, there are a number of sexist laws still present today.

Opinion

Civilian Slaughter Is Somehow Legal in Apartheid Israel

For years, apartheid Israel has shown a blatant disregard for human rights.

U.S. Politics

Bill Weld Announces 2020 Exploratory Committee

After weeks of consideration, Former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld is taking the first steps to challenge President Trump to a primary.

Technology

Mexican Scientist's HPV Cure 100% Effective in Study

After two decades of research, Eva Ramón Gallegos has successfully tested and replicated an HPV cure using photodynamic therapy.

Essays

Christians Have No Moral Obligation to Pay Taxes

Though many Christians believe we should "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's", it appears there is not a legitimate argument to pay taxes.

Essays

5 Sexist Laws That Still Exist in the United States

Though the United States has taken great strides towards gender equality, there are a number of sexist laws still present today.

Essays

5 Sexist Laws That Still Exist in the United States

Though the United States has taken great strides towards gender equality, there are a number of sexist laws still present today.

Essays

5 Sexist Laws That Still Exist in the United States

Though the United States has taken great strides towards gender equality, there are a number of sexist laws still present today.