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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

"Marriage against the State: Toward a New View of Civil Marriage," by Jason Kuznicki, Policy Analysis no. 671, January 12, 2011

"The Libertarian Vote in the Age of Obama," by David Kirby and David Boaz, Policy Analysis no. 658, January 21, 2010

"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

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Articles and Newsletters

"OWS: Oh What Stench," by Edward H. Crane, Cato Policy Report, November/December 2011.

"Standing on Principle When It Matters," by David Boaz, Cato Policy Report, July/August 2010.

"Realizing Freedom," by Tom G. Palmer, Cato's Letter, vol. 8, no. 2, Spring 2010.

"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.

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Opinion and Commentary

"Libertarian Gary Johnson: Spoiler Alert?," by Gene Healy, DC Examiner, May 8, 2012

"The Challenge of Achieving a Liberal Order," by Arnold Kling, American.com, April 2, 2012

"Students Learning to Be Citizens," by Nat Hentoff, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, March 31, 2012

"Santorum Is Severely Wrong," by Gene Healy, Washington Examiner, February 13, 2012

"Is There a Libertarian Case for Rick Santorum?," by John Samples, Daily Caller, February 8, 2012

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Events

"Ron Paul's rEVOLution: The Man And the Movement He Inspired," May 15, 2012 [Book Forum]

"The Swing Vote: The Untapped Power of Independents," April 25, 2012 [Book Forum]

"Why Capitalism?," April 24, 2012 [Book Forum]

"Citizens v. the Ruling Elite," April 20, 2012 [Policy Forum]

"Free Market Fairness," April 19, 2012 [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

Events Ron Paul's rEVOLution: The Man And the Movement He Inspired featuring Brian Doherty, Sen. Rand Paul and David Boaz (May 15, 2012) [Events, 01:10:40]

Events The Clash of Economic Ideas featuring Sylvia Nasar and James A. Dorn (May 14, 2012) [Events, 01:28:29]

Daily Podcast Mao Yushi Receives 2012 Milton Friedman Prize featuring Mao Yushi (May 7, 2012) [Daily Podcast, 21:38]

Events Public Policy Day and "Liberating the Future" Celebration featuring David Boaz, Daniel J. Ikenson, Sallie James, Daniel J. Mitchell, Patrick J. Michaels, Jerry Taylor, Michael D. Tanner, Roger Pilon, Christopher A. Preble and Chris Edwards (May 5, 2012) [Events, 02:32:18]

Media Highlights - TV Mao Yushi receives the 2012 Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty on Radio Free Asia (May 4, 2012) [Media Highlights - TV, 07:20]

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