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The Status of Marijuana in Texas
Even deep-red Texas is inching toward decriminalization; only the governor stands firmly in the way.
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A University of Virginia Demonstrator Loses Job at Libertarian Hot Dog Stand
When the nation is as divided as ever, a libertarian hot dog stand takes the spotlight.
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71R Exclusive Interview With Matthew C. Scaro, Candidate for Illinois Governor.
The information gained from a 71 Republic interview with potential governor of Illinois Matthew Scaro.
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71R Exclusive Interview With Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Jake Porter
Iowa governor candidate Jake Porter talks drugs, schools, abortion, and corporate welfare in a 71 Republic exclusive.
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Minorities Become The Majority In Harvard’s Class of 2021
For the first time in 381 years, most of Harvard's freshman class is nonwhite.
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Why New Hampshire Is Becoming The Epicenter of The Liberty Movement
Three sitting legislators went Libertarian in one year — only in New Hampshire.
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Libertarian Activist Jake Porter makes Gubernatorial Push
Former Iowa LP director Jake Porter launches a run for governor on spending cuts and cannabis legalization.
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Delaney 2020: How One Representative is Challenging Trump Early
The next presidential election is on barely anyone’s mind, but that is not the case for John Delaney
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19-Year-Old Tennessee Resident Files Lawsuit Against Cops Who Repeatedly Stunned Him While Restrained
Jordan Norris was tased over 40 times, much of it strapped in a restraint chair; now he's suing the deputies.
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Judge Protects Arizona Law Requiring Unrealistic Standards for Potential Libertarian Candidates
An Arizona law makes Libertarians gather signatures at 24 times the Republican rate — and a judge just upheld it.
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Transgender Individuals Banned from Military Service
Donald Trump has Tweeted a series of three Tweets, barring transgender people from military service.
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Mark Zuckerberg for President 2020?
Could the Facebook founder become the leader of the free world?
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Spicer Resigns as White House Press Secretary and Acting Comms Director, Scaramucci Appointed as New Comms Director
Sean Spicer quits rather than serve under Anthony Scaramucci, the new communications director.
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Breaking: John McCain Diagnosed with Brain Cancer
The Republican senator has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
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OJ Simpson Due to be Released on Parole
The former running back for the Buffalo Bills and 49ers has been granted release this October.
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A Former Spy Was At Trump JR Meeting
An ex-Soviet counter-intelligence agent turned lobbyist attended the 2016 meeting with Donald Trump Jr, a Russian lawyer allegedly connected with the Kremlin, and oth…
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US Politician’s Ex-Staffers Send Nudes
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WATCH: Antifascists/Trump Protesters Applaud Hitler’s Quotes
A Trump supporter went undercover as an Antifascist supporter/Trump protester.
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First Libertarian Elected In Mississippi
Mclain, MS Earlier today, Mayor Steve McCluskey of the small town of Mclain, MS became the first Libertarian elected in Mississippi history.
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Walter Shaub, Ethics Director, Resigns
The government's top ethics watchdog quits six months early after repeated clashes with the Trump White House.
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Austin Petersen Announces Senatorial Run
This 4th of July was an important one, both for Austin Peterson and the rest of Missouri.
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Libertarians Debate Monarchy vs Democracy (Liberty Hangout Rep. vs Libertarian Youth Caucus Rep.)
TJ Roberts and Aaron Sobczak debate whether monarchy beats democracy — philosophy versus practice.
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Historic: Minnesota Lifts Sunday Liquor Ban
After 159 years, Minnesotans can finally buy a bottle on Sunday.
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NExit: “We Have What it Takes to Secede”
Since the founding of our nation, many groups and confederations have sought to break free from the reins of the federal government