By Jake Porter Herman Cain is finally ending his Presidential campaign after a series of allegations including sexual harassment and adultery. A case can be made that adultery would have little to nothing to do with Cain’s ability to govern; however, I think most reasonable and prudent Americans would agree we do not want sexual harassment to take place in the White House. That being said,... 

“Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man.” (Benjamin Franklin) Harry Browne was one of the most gifted writers the libertarian movement has ever known. He had a special ability to communicate libertarian ideas and ideals in a clear, direct and concise way so that anyone could understand what libertarianism is all about. One of... 

The inability of the United States Congress to do the responsible thing and make a deal to finally cut federal government spending and increase government revenues to pay our debt is causing shareholders like me to needlessly spill blood in the financial streets as Congress fiddles and the American dollar burns before our eyes. The downright refusal by our elected officials to stand up, admit mistakes,... 

Republicans and Democrats are fighting like cats and dogs over increasing the debt ceiling; however, this is just a false issue to take away from the decades of government financial mismanagement by both Democrats and Republicans who have consistently voted to increase federal government spending while simultaneously lowering taxes, and rolling out entitlement programs. Personally, the thought of... 

On the day he quietly and subtly begin his re-election campaign, President Obama again demonstrated that he has no intention of upholding the oath he took to “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.” The president had his attorney general announce that he has reversed his decision to try accused terrorists in federal court, and... 

Originally Published In The Des Moines Free Press Monday, 03/07/2011 With the recent protests and split within the nation of Libya, many are suggesting that the United States should enforce a no-fly zone or even take military action on Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi and his loyal forces and mercenaries to stop the violence, continued bloodshed, and threat of a civil war. Unlike the Egyptian... 

In my monthly column, I have tried to avoid discussion of political issues and instead focus on political strategy.  This issue, however, is both a political issue and a strategic issue. Jake Porter States do not have rights over individuals.  You are born with inalienable rights and the American people, through the Constitution, have granted government permission to use force to protect those... 

Letters on Libertarian Strategy #6 Tasks for State Committees George Phillies As I have previously said, I am advancing a strategy for the Libertarian Party. Part of the proposed strategy refers to what your community and state parties are doing. Persuading your local group and your state party to support the Local Organization Strategy is up to you and your friends. I can point the way, but... 

This article has previously been published by the Advocates for Self Government As one who has been a Libertarian activist for nearly 25 years, I have participated in a variety of outreach efforts, both with respect to providing information about Libertarian ideas to those unfamiliar with the term “Libertarian” and to helping heretofore “lone wolf Libertarians” link up with existing Libertarian... 

One of my favorite writers is John Maxwell.  Each month, I read John’s column “Maximum Leadership” in “Success” magazine.  John’s December article “Be a Dealer in Hope” really struck a chord with me and my feelings regarding the Libertarian Party.  In the article, there is a list containing the reactions of people who sense victory and people who sense defeat. When People...