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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Essays

It's Time to Ensure Equal Standards for Government and the People

In order for a free society to properly function, we must ensure that there are truly equal standards for government and the people.

Essays

A Free Society Doesn't Assault and Kill Children

Many see the United States of America as a free society, despite its tendency to kill and injure some of society's most vulnerable people.

World · Middle East

United States Coalition Slaughters Children in Yemen

A United States backed coalition led by the Saudis has missed yet another target, killing at least 50, many of whom were children.

Essays

In Cambodia, Tourists Buy and Shoot Cows with Rocket Launchers

With a large enough sum of money, a tourist at a Cambodia shooting range can purchase a cow to shoot with a rocket launcher.

U.S. Politics

Kansas Kids Garner Gubernatorial Votes

High Schoolers Grab Small Percentage Of Electorate

U.S. Politics

New Mexico LP Nominates Gary Johnson for Senate

The New Mexico LP has taken the next step towards getting Gary Johnson into the senate race by nominating him to run for the position.

World · Africa

Mnangagwa Declared Winner in Historic Zimbabwe Election

Emmerson Mnangagwa, of the Zanu-PF party, has been elected President of Zimbabwe, but opposition leaders are rejecting the validity of the vote.

Essays

Over Three Fourths of Americans are Broke. Why?

An increasing number of Americans are broke, and there are several obvious culprits responsible for the lack of financial success rampant in the country.

U.S. Politics

Caller: Josh Hawley Made Neighbor Remove Petersen Sign

After a neighbor put out an Austin Petersen yard sign, Josh Hawley came to the door with a neighborhood contract, stating that it must go.

Essays

Babies Across the Globe are Being Born with Three Parents

Through a complex process known as pronuclear transfer, scientists are helping to create babies with the DNA of three parents.

Essays

It's 2018. Why are so many American People Starving?

In a culture of rampant waste, nearly 15% of Americans face some form of food insecurity.

Essays

Political Language is Biased Against Nonviolence

By passively, instead of proactively, describing ideals like small government and nonviolence, the freedom movement is digging its own grave.

Essays

Agency is Libertarian. Marijuana and Alcohol Aren't.

Agency, or true self-responsibility, is the key to a sustainable free society, and mind-altering substances have no place in that society.

Essays

Microfinance is Saving the World's Working Poor

By allowing business owning men and women in third world countries to get a foot in the door, microfinance is helping to reduce global poverty.

Essays

The TSA: A Threat to Transportation Security

The TSA, through its lack of success and quick means of taking money from American people, is the biggest threat to transportation security.

Finance & Markets

Cryptocurrency Market Shows Life, Adds $40 Billion in 2 Days

Amidst recent losses, the cryptocurrency market is beginning to show signs of recovery, adding both value and volume in recent days.

Technology

India Seeks to Power the World with Lunar Helium-3

India, as part of its space race, is sending a rocket to the moon to investigate mining Helium-3, a waste-free isotope with the potential to fuel the Earth.

Essays

Libertarians are Lacking a Respectable Role Model

Following Ron Paul's retirement, libertarians simply have nobody to follow as an example of a respectable freedom fighter.

Essays

The Decay of Independent Thought to Bleakness

What is left of humanity, when minds are free of independent thought?

Essays

Your "Rights" are Ultimately Meaningless

Rights, particularly those as outlined by John Locke, are wrongfully objective and meaningless interpretations of our obligations as human beings.

Essays

America is Less Culturally Free than it Realizes

American culture is filled with violence in every stage of life, and it is compounded by the actions of the youngest children to the most devout patriots.

Essays

The Legalization Movement Only Hurts Libertarians

Legalization of marijuana is not a true path to liberty, and those involved in it are only setting back individual freedom even further.

Essays

Unity of All Forms of Anarchism: A Common Rival

Can civilization find a truly moral way of living?

Opinion

Maryland Shooting Proves Necessity of Armed Security

The Bravery Of An Armed SRO Saves Lives In Maryland School