Welcome to the Being Libertarian global news roundup.
Each week we will be rounding up the most important stories from across all of our publications so that you can stay up to date all on that happens in this crazy world of ours. Check it out!
International
- Being Libertarian, Think Liberty and Rational Standard recently published their top 20 articles of 2018. You can find the Being Libertarian one here, the one for Think Liberty here, and the one for Rational Standard here.
Asia
- A centuries-old religious ban on women aged 10-50 entering a shrine, has been lifted in India
- Kim Jong-un made complaints recently over the “one-sided” nature of US demands, but still promises to move towards full denuclearization
- Hong Kong’s Yellow Umbrella Movement has come under heavy state resistance this week.
- Read more on these stories here.
United Kingdom
- Fortunately for many in the UK, a new breathalyzer is in the trial stages to identify signs of cancer.
- A pair of drug dealers were recently given reduced sentences on the ridiculous ground of having good English skills.
- Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt recently made a statement admitting that the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad, is here to stay.
- Read more on these stories here.
United States
- The 116th Congress of the United States was sworn in this week, with Nancy Pelosi, the well-known Democrat from California’s 12th District, chosen as Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren recently announced that she was launching an exploratory committee for her eventual run for the presidency.
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced her plans for a “Green New Deal”, which would include many environmental and economic incentives, but come with the request of a nearly 70% federal income tax for some earners.
- You can read more on these stories here.
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Killian Hobbs
Redheaded lover of Liberty, Economics, Philosophy, and Debate. Proud Canadian and prouder part of Being Libertarian, Think Liberty, and The Rational Standard as News Editor and Managing Editor for Think Liberty. You can also listen to my podcast "Coffee Shop Philosophy" on the Think Liberty Network.
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