Ian Golan
Executive Publisher of @speakfreelymag, H+ & Toxic Individualist, Policy expert on conscription
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Europe’s Competitiveness Problem Starts With How It Writes Laws - SpeakFreely
Europe’s Competitiveness Problem Starts With How It Writes Laws - SpeakFreely
Europe is now in a war economy. The era of scarcity is here, and it is forcing Brussels to ask a once-taboo question: which rules can Europe still afford? In the last few weeks, EU lawmakers have pushed through a deal to scale back flagship sustainability obligations, explicitly sold as a competitiveness move, meant to […]
How Hard We Fight the State Will Determine Whether We Can Live Forever - SpeakFreely
How Hard We Fight the State Will Determine Whether We Can Live Forever - SpeakFreely
Why Are Libertarians Peddling Conservative Sex Fantasies? - SpeakFreely
Why Are Libertarians Peddling Conservative Sex Fantasies? - SpeakFreely
What We Lost When Liz Wolfe Went to Work Tradwives are on the rise. Behind the pastel veneer is a half-nostalgic,…
Poland Abandons the Enlightenment, Grabs a Torch - SpeakFreely
Poland Abandons the Enlightenment, Grabs a Torch - SpeakFreely
The Tale of Two Polish Millionaires Seeking to Spearhead a Deregulation Revolution - SpeakFreely
The Tale of Two Polish Millionaires Seeking to Spearhead a Deregulation Revolution - SpeakFreely
Purge in the ranks of the Polish Paleolibertarian Youth Party - SpeakFreely
Purge in the ranks of the Polish Paleolibertarian Youth Party - SpeakFreely
Dexter Resurrection: the Dark Passenger becomes a YIMBY Avenger - SpeakFreely
Dexter Resurrection: the Dark Passenger becomes a YIMBY Avenger - SpeakFreely
Conscription
Conscription Research Digest – End Conscription!
Conscription Research Digest – End Conscription!
Weekly Conscription News Digest – End Conscription!
Weekly Conscription News Digest – End Conscription!
The Case Against Conscription – End Conscription!
The Case Against Conscription – End Conscription!
Europe’s Competitiveness Problem Starts With How It Writes Laws - SpeakFreely
Europe’s Competitiveness Problem Starts With How It Writes Laws - SpeakFreely
The Nordic Conscription Myth: How a False Success Story Is Driving Europe’s Draft Revival - American Thinker
The Nordic Conscription Myth: How a False Success Story Is Driving Europe’s Draft Revival - American Thinker
Europe Should Welcome Every Russian Draft Dodger
Europe Should Welcome Every Russian Draft Dodger
From Rinks To Barracks: How Military Draft Plunders Finnish NHL Talent - SpeakFreely
From Rinks To Barracks: How Military Draft Plunders Finnish NHL Talent - SpeakFreely
Is Miserable Army Pay a Hidden Tax on Nationalism? - SpeakFreely
Is Miserable Army Pay a Hidden Tax on Nationalism? - SpeakFreely
Europe must learn from South Korea’s mistakes on military conscription - Brussels Report
Europe must learn from South Korea’s mistakes on military conscription - Brussels Report
Finland’s ‘equal opportunity’ military conscription is not a win for young people or Europe’s defence - Modern Diplomacy
Finland’s ‘equal opportunity’ military conscription is not a win for young people or Europe’s defence - Modern Diplomacy
Luxembourg's Youth Deserve Freedom, Not Forced Conscription - SpeakFreely
Luxembourg's Youth Deserve Freedom, Not Forced Conscription - SpeakFreely
Putin’s Belligerence Is No Excuse to Reinstate the Draft in Europe—and the War in Ukraine Is Proving It
Putin’s Belligerence Is No Excuse to Reinstate the Draft in Europe—and the War in Ukraine Is Proving It
Save a Year of Life with Donuts – The Perverse Incentives of Conscription – Locke Smith Magazine
Save a Year of Life with Donuts – The Perverse Incentives of Conscription – Locke Smith Magazine
Politics
The Scariest Things the State Does This Halloween! - SpeakFreely
The Scariest Things the State Does This Halloween! - SpeakFreely
Ayn Rand’s Ideas Come Alive: Inside the Immersive Experience Launching 2028 - SpeakFreely
Ayn Rand’s Ideas Come Alive: Inside the Immersive Experience Launching 2028 - SpeakFreely
Debate: Should Libertarians Ever Bother to Vote? - SpeakFreely
Debate: Should Libertarians Ever Bother to Vote? - SpeakFreely
This article is part of our special print debate issue. Below, you’ll find the case in favor of the resolution, followed…
Libertarian Dating Advice
Libertarian Dating Advice
Libertarianism Might Never Be for the Masses
Libertarianism Might Never Be for the Masses
Libertarianism is for the Elites - by Ian Golan
Libertarianism is for the Elites - by Ian Golan
The Economic Case for Ross Ulbricht's Silk Road - SpeakFreely
The Economic Case for Ross Ulbricht's Silk Road - SpeakFreely
What would HL Mencken do … about EU-Mercosur? - SpeakFreely
What would HL Mencken do … about EU-Mercosur? - SpeakFreely
The Libertarian Guide to the Election Night - Live Updates - SpeakFreely
The Libertarian Guide to the Election Night - Live Updates - SpeakFreely
Liberty Beyond Drive-Thrus: The Libertarian Diet on the Campaign Trail - SpeakFreely
Liberty Beyond Drive-Thrus: The Libertarian Diet on the Campaign Trail - SpeakFreely
Libertarian Chase for Third Place in the Race for the White House - How is Chase Oliver Faring in the Polls? - SpeakFreely
Libertarian Chase for Third Place in the Race for the White House - How is Chase Oliver Faring in the Polls? - SpeakFreely
This EU election, Poland would be better off without any of its paleolibertarian parties - SpeakFreely
This EU election, Poland would be better off without any of its paleolibertarian parties - SpeakFreely
Libertarian Leader from Ladies of Liberty Alliance Detained by Maduro's Regime in Venezuela - SpeakFreely
Libertarian Leader from Ladies of Liberty Alliance Detained by Maduro's Regime in Venezuela - SpeakFreely
This European Election Season I Won’t Be Voting, and You Shouldn’t Either - SpeakFreely
This European Election Season I Won’t Be Voting, and You Shouldn’t Either - SpeakFreely
The Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee who will spar vs. Trump & Biden selected - SpeakFreely
The Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee who will spar vs. Trump & Biden selected - SpeakFreely
Mises Caucus Remains in Control of the Libertarian Party. Angela McArdle Re-Elected for a Second Term - SpeakFreely
Mises Caucus Remains in Control of the Libertarian Party. Angela McArdle Re-Elected for a Second Term - SpeakFreely
Urban Exploration & Libertarianism – On the Edge of Property Rights - SpeakFreely
Urban Exploration & Libertarianism – On the Edge of Property Rights - SpeakFreely
Breaking Down Breaking Bad's War on Drugs - SpeakFreely
Breaking Down Breaking Bad's War on Drugs - SpeakFreely
Why Free Public Transport in Luxembourg Isn’t the Success Story You Think It Is - SpeakFreely
Why Free Public Transport in Luxembourg Isn’t the Success Story You Think It Is - SpeakFreely
I’m a non-smoker – but I still don’t want high cigarette taxes - Modern Diplomacy
I’m a non-smoker – but I still don’t want high cigarette taxes - Modern Diplomacy
Ignore the moral panic and legalise euthanasia - The Brussels Morning Newspaper
Ignore the moral panic and legalise euthanasia - The Brussels Morning Newspaper
Libertarianism Must End Its Affair With Populism | Central European Affairs | Ian Golan
Libertarianism Must End Its Affair With Populism | Central European Affairs | Ian Golan
How should Europe prepare for a Trump victory? - Brussels Report
How should Europe prepare for a Trump victory? - Brussels Report
Finland’s Olympic Failure Reveals the Pressing Need to Cut Sports Funding
Finland’s Olympic Failure Reveals the Pressing Need to Cut Sports Funding
The Demise of Bitcoin Creeping Over the Horizon - SpeakFreely
The Demise of Bitcoin Creeping Over the Horizon - SpeakFreely
Essay App — The New Branch of Jordan Peterson’s Empire | by Ian Golan | Medium
Essay App — The New Branch of Jordan Peterson’s Empire | by Ian Golan | Medium
The Vegan Extreme of the Non-Aggression Principle - Libertarian Europe
The Vegan Extreme of the Non-Aggression Principle - Libertarian Europe
Religion
Debate: Should Libertarians be Christians? - SpeakFreely
Debate: Should Libertarians be Christians? - SpeakFreely
The Pope and the Heretic: Ayn Rand’s Fierce Clash with Papal Encyclicals - SpeakFreely
The Pope and the Heretic: Ayn Rand’s Fierce Clash with Papal Encyclicals - SpeakFreely
Ayn Rand is the single most hated figure that has ever existed in the libertarian movement. With her personality so lavish…
What Will the New Pope Mean for Liberty Around the World? - SpeakFreely
What Will the New Pope Mean for Liberty Around the World? - SpeakFreely
As Pope Francis passed away in the early morning hours of Easter Monday the Vatican throne is once again vacant. His…
God the Omniwriter? - The Biblical Argument for God That Does Not Materialize - Atheists for Liberty
God the Omniwriter? - The Biblical Argument for God That Does Not Materialize - Atheists for Liberty
The Religious Right Fails the Satanic Temple Liberty Test - Atheists for Liberty
The Religious Right Fails the Satanic Temple Liberty Test - Atheists for Liberty
The Surreal Ecumenism of the Modern TradCat - Atheists for Liberty
The Surreal Ecumenism of the Modern TradCat - Atheists for Liberty
A Libertarian Jesus? - Atheists for Liberty
A Libertarian Jesus? - Atheists for Liberty
Seeking the true Batushka among Batushka Matryoshka’s | by Ian Golan | Medium
Seeking the true Batushka among Batushka Matryoshka’s | by Ian Golan | Medium
Catholic Church — The Amaranthine Enemy of Freedom
Catholic Church — The Amaranthine Enemy of Freedom
The Odd Allies in the Battle Against the Usurpers of Freedom | Project Liberal Action
The Odd Allies in the Battle Against the Usurpers of Freedom | Project Liberal Action
Conducted Interviews
Zoltan Istvan: "Transhumanism presents the most ideal manifestation of what it can mean to be a human being" - SpeakFreely
Zoltan Istvan: "Transhumanism presents the most ideal manifestation of what it can mean to be a human being" - SpeakFreely
Zoltan Istvan is the founder of the Transhumanist Party, the author of the “Transhumanist Bill of Rights”, and a frequently interviewed…
We Should Abolish the Fun Police! - SpeakFreely
We Should Abolish the Fun Police! - SpeakFreely
Christopher Snowdon: the Hidden Costs of Bottle Return Schemes and the War on Convenience - SpeakFreely
Christopher Snowdon: the Hidden Costs of Bottle Return Schemes and the War on Convenience - SpeakFreely
Interview with Christopher Snowdon SpeakFreely: I’m here today with Dr. Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle Economics at the Institute of Economic Affairs.…
Transformation to Freedom: Interview with Leszek Balcerowicz - SpeakFreely
Transformation to Freedom: Interview with Leszek Balcerowicz - SpeakFreely
In Polish
Lewica musi odrzucić pobór – albo nie będzie jej wcale [polemika] • Krytyka Polityczna
Lewica musi odrzucić pobór – albo nie będzie jej wcale [polemika] • Krytyka Polityczna
Golan: Gospodarka pod ostrzałem: Ekonomiczne absurdy poboru do wojska | Instytut Misesa
Golan: Gospodarka pod ostrzałem: Ekonomiczne absurdy poboru do wojska | Instytut Misesa
Golan: Miłość i adopcja wiedziona niewidzialną ręką rynku | Instytut Misesa
Golan: Miłość i adopcja wiedziona niewidzialną ręką rynku | Instytut Misesa
Golan: Ten sam recykling tylko niebywale drożej, czyli kosztowna iluzja systemu kaucyjnego | Instytut Misesa
Golan: Ten sam recykling tylko niebywale drożej, czyli kosztowna iluzja systemu kaucyjnego | Instytut Misesa
Golan, Snowdon: Ukryte koszty systemów zwrotu butelek i wojna z wygodą | Instytut Misesa
Golan, Snowdon: Ukryte koszty systemów zwrotu butelek i wojna z wygodą | Instytut Misesa
Nowy papież i jego potencjalny wpływ na wolność na całym świecie - blog Ian Golan
Nowy papież i jego potencjalny wpływ na wolność na całym świecie - blog Ian Golan
Po 20 latach małżeństw jednopłciowych w Stanach, ruina instytucji małżeństwa nie nadeszła - blog Jan Golan
Po 20 latach małżeństw jednopłciowych w Stanach, ruina instytucji małżeństwa nie nadeszła - blog Jan Golan
Po 20 latach małżeństw jednopłciowych w Stanach, ruina instytucji małżeństwa nie nadeszła - blog Ian Golan
Po 20 latach małżeństw jednopłciowych w Stanach, ruina instytucji małżeństwa nie nadeszła - blog Ian Golan
Zmierzch Narodów - blog Jan Golan
Zmierzch Narodów - blog Jan Golan
Bitwa frakcyjna w Konfederacji - Pełny przewodnik po prawyborach w Nowej Nadziei - blog Jan Golan
Bitwa frakcyjna w Konfederacji - Pełny przewodnik po prawyborach w Nowej Nadziei - blog Jan Golan
Armia z popłochu - blog Jan Golan
Armia z popłochu - blog Jan Golan
Grzegorz Braun odchodzi – co wówczas z popularnością Konfederacji? - blog Jan Golan
Grzegorz Braun odchodzi – co wówczas z popularnością Konfederacji? - blog Jan Golan
Wspólna lista opozycji czy kilka bloków? Policzyliśmy i znamy odpowiedź • Krytyka Polityczna
Wspólna lista opozycji czy kilka bloków? Policzyliśmy i znamy odpowiedź • Krytyka Polityczna
Getting Interviewed
Voice of freedom #1061 Miłość i adopcja wiedziona niewidzialną ręką rynku - YouTube
Voice of freedom #1061 Miłość i adopcja wiedziona niewidzialną ręką rynku - YouTube
SFL Liberty Report: Libertarian Guide to Finnish Presidential Election - SpeakFreely
SFL Liberty Report: Libertarian Guide to Finnish Presidential Election - SpeakFreely
The following interview is the first of the series SFL Liberty Report by Gonçalo Torres. Gonçalo Torres: Hi, thanks for tuning…
Better Call Saul’s Sixth Season kills the Driving Spirit of the Show | by Ian Golan | Medium
Better Call Saul’s Sixth Season kills the Driving Spirit of the Show | by Ian Golan | Medium
La beligerancia de Putin no es excusa para restablecer el servicio militar obligatorio en Europa y la guerra en Ucrania lo está demostrando
La beligerancia de Putin no es excusa para restablecer el servicio militar obligatorio en Europa y la guerra en Ucrania lo está demostrando
Service militaire en Europe : Poutine n’est pas une excuse – Archives de Contrepoints
Service militaire en Europe : Poutine n’est pas une excuse – Archives de Contrepoints
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