Failures in Public Health During the Pandemic, with Dr. Mary Ruwart
We recorded an episode on our podcast with Dr. Mary Ruwart. In this episode, we discuss how she found libertarianism …
Series: The Pandemic Bites
What Evidence Demonstrates that Lockdowns didn’t Help Stop the Pandemic?
On the one hand, just look around us. Whether locked down or “freed up”, we didn’t see a significant reduction …
Was information About Hydroxychloroquine Suppressed in 2020? Is the same thing happening with Ivermectin?
In the first six months of the pandemic, research from China (among other labs) indicated with in vitro studies that …
Shouldn’t the state do whatever it takes to combat a pandemic?
Another way to ask this question is, “Why shouldn’t the government get special power to fight infectious disease?” There are …
Should Libertarians Support Mask Mandates?
In short, not from the state. Masks are a tricky topic. Unlike lockdowns (which are clearly monstrous), there is a …
Should Libertarians Support Lockdown Policies?
Absolutely not. Lockdowns don’t work. While you might be forced to comply and make the best of it, we ought …
In the absence of even a minimal state, how could the spread of infectious disease be prevented?
In the previous post, we explained the role of markets in working out public health solutions, but we can take …
Does a minimal government have a role in infectious disease prevention? How do free markets play a role?
Some minarchist libertarians have argued that a minimal government could have a public health role to play. They suggest that …
On Vaccine Mandates
By Dr. Norman Horn and Dick Clark In July 2021, U.S. President Biden announced a new policy of mandatory COVID …