By the Sweat of Thy Brow: Property, Taxation, and Theft
Adam was told by God that “By the sweat of thy brow shalt thou eat bread…” (Genesis 3:19). This was man’s introduction to the basic principle of self-reliance. Another translation of the same verse of...
Over 500 Utahns ask Governor Herbert to call a special session to nullify Obamacare
Rapidly growing list of Utahns want to see Herbert be a leader on this issue. Salt Lake City, UT, July 10, 2012 — In one 24-hour period, Libertas Institute has collected petitions from over 500 Utahns requesting that Governor...
Nullify Obamacare
Conservatives across America were shocked to see Chief Justice John Roberts side with the liberal wing of the Supreme Court in upholding the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly...
The Tenth: A Superfluous Amendment?
It is significant that included in the Bill of Rights, which was designed to protect our natural rights of liberty and property, is a constitutional amendment that reiterates the limited powers of the federal government and...
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...