David Iglesias

David Iglesias

State Government Affairs Associate

david@libertas.org

David works as a State Government Affairs Associate at Libertas. He is responsible for partnerships with organizations and individuals interested in our innovative policies in much of the Eastern and Southern states of the country.

Prior to Libertas, David studied economics at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana during which time he authored various papers that would later be published by academic journals. He also served as a translator and liaison for humanitarian work to bring potable water to impoverished communities in Mexico and Guatemala.

David currently resides in his home state of Utah. In his free time he enjoys working on music, riding motorcycles, and cooking.

David Iglesias's Articles

The reality is that we all have things to hide; not because we’re guilty of any crime but rather because there are parts of our lives — whether intimate or embarrassing — we prefer to keep private. Our privacy should be valued and protected.
This list is far from complete; however, it serves as a place to start for those interested in understanding the important role dissenters of corrupt federal and state agencies play in promoting transparency, accountability, and protecting the rights of US citizens.
This week marks the ten year anniversary of Edward Snowden blowing the whistle on the many crimes and abuses by the U.S. intelligence community.
Before the world was flipped upside down by the pandemic response, Madhu was an assistant manager. But she, like countless others, was furloughed and eventually forced to seek out a new job. This is what eventually led her into working full time in the ride-sharing economy. 
s our lives become more connected to the digital world with exciting new technologies, it’s crucial that our civil liberties are uploaded with us. Over the last decade, a handful of states have made important legislative changes with this end in mind.
When it comes to the justice system, one area that is frequently overlooked by the media is ex-offenders' lives after incarceration. After having served time—whether truly guilty or wrongfully convicted—those who have been convicted of a crime face new challenges as they begin reintegration back into their communities.