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Libertarianism

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Books and Book Chapters

Realizing Freedom: Libertarian Theory, History, and Practice, by Tom Palmer (2009).

"Limited Government and the Rule of Law," Chapter 2, Cato Handbook for Policymakers, 7th Edition (2009).

The Encyclopedia of Libertarianism, Edited by Ronald Hamowy (2008).

The Politics of Freedom: Taking on the Left, the Right, and Threats to Our Liberties, by David Boaz (February 2008).

The Half Life of Policy Rationales: How New Technology Affects Old Policy Issues, Edited by Fred E. Foldvary and Daniel B. Klein (2003).

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Cato Studies

"The Libertarian Vote," by David Boaz and David Kirby, Policy Analysis no. 580, October 18, 2006

"Capital Markets: The Rule of Law and Regulatory Reform," by Solveig Singleton, White Paper, September 13, 1999

"Multiple Levels of Policy: International, National, State --Or None of the Above?," by Daniel Griswold and Solveig Singleton, White Paper, September 13, 1999

"An Alternative Analysis of Mass Belief Systems: Liberal, Conservative, Populist, and Libertarian," by Stuart A. Lilie and William S. Maddox, Policy Analysis no. 3, August 24, 1981

Articles and Newsletters

"The Return of Big Government" by David Boaz, Cato Policy Report, vol. 31, no. 1, January/February 2009.

"A Case for a Different Libertarian Party," by William A. Niskanen, Cato Policy Report, September/October 2008.

"Government, War, and Libertarianism" by Justin Logan, Cato Policy Report, vol. 30, no. 3, May/June 2008.

"Ayn Rand Was Right," by Edward H. Crane, Cato Policy Report, November/December 2007.

"Howard Dean's Plan for the Internet: Collectivism In, Property Rights Out," by Adam Thierer, no. 70, January 15, 2004.

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Opinion and Commentary

"The Spirit of 1989," by Doug Bandow, American Spectator, November 6, 2009

"Re-Educating Americans about Our Identity," by Nat Hentoff, Zanesville Times Recorder, November 5, 2009

"Three Cheers for Divided Government," by Gene Healy, DC Examiner, November 3, 2009

"Can the Republicans Grasp Opportunity for Revival?," by David Boaz, Richmond Times-Dispatch, October 11, 2009

"Brain-dead Conservatives," by David Boaz, DC Examiner, October 4, 2009

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Events

"Realizing Freedom: Libertarian Theory, History, and Practice," December 1, 2009 [Book Forum]

"The Life and Impact of Ayn Rand," October 28, 2009 [Book Forum]

"Encyclopedia of Libertarianism," October 14, 2008 [Book Forum]

"Nudge: Improving Decisions about Health, Wealth, and Happiness," May 1, 2008 [Book Forum]

"The Myth of the Rational Voter," July 17, 2007 [Book Forum]

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Speeches and Congressional Testimony

"Thinking About the Next Telecom Act," Adam Thierer, Congressional Testimony, April 28, 2004.

"The Presidential System and Campaign Reform," Roger Pilon, testimony before the Committee on Rules and Administration, United States Senate, March 29, 2000.

"Constitutional Issues Related to Campaign Finance Reform," Roger Pilon, testimony before Committee on House Administration, United States House of Representatives, July 22, 1999.

"The First Amendment and Restrictions on Political Speech," Roger Pilon, testimony before the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, May 5, 1999.

"Federal Election Campaign Finance Reform: Constitutional Implications," Roger Pilon, testimony before the Governmental Affairs Committee, United States Senate, September 25, 1997.

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Multimedia

Daily Podcast "Ayn Rand's Affinities and Animosities" featuring Jennifer Burns, November 6, 2009 [Flash Audio, 10:39]

Daily Podcast "Ayn Rand and the World She Made" featuring Anne C. Heller, November 3, 2009 [Flash Audio, 05:14]

Weekly Video David Boaz discusses several libertarian issues on FOX. November 2, 2009 [Flash Video, 14:35]

Media Highlight David Boaz discusses several libertarian issues on FOX October 23, 2009 [Flash Video, 14:47]

Daily Podcast "Will the GOP of 2010 Be Led by Ideas?" featuring John Samples, October 14, 2009 [Flash Audio, 09:27]

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