Believing in Liberty
Many believe in theoretical liberty but aren’t ready to see it in practice. There is a long tradition of liberty in this country. It was a desire for greater liberty that moved early revolutionaries to challenge the greatest...
Liberty Cannot Exist Without Private Property
The goal of Libertas Institute is to reach out to people across the political spectrum throughout the state of Utah and to promote the three pillars of good government: individual liberty, private property, and free enterprise. ...
Of Motes and Beams
Prior to starting up Libertas, I was serving as director for the Utah Tenth Amendment Center—our state’s chapter in a wonderful, nation-wide organization which encourages states to push back against the...
The Importance of Philosophy to Individual Liberty
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in philosophy. I consider myself a philosopher. As a student I learned that philosophy is of two types: (1) good philosophy, and (2) bad philosophy. Bad philosophy is,...
Op-Ed: Correcting Hypocrisy
The following is an op-ed published in The Standard-Examiner today. Not a single legislative session goes by in Utah without accusations from one end of the political spectrum or the other regarding hypocrisy on the part of...
New Public Policy Institute Founded in Utah
Libertarian-leaning think tank’s mission is to “advance the cause of liberty in Utah” Salt Lake City, UT, July 2, 2012 — Libertas Institute (pronounced lee-bear-tuss) announces its formation as a new...