Nowadays, more and more companies operating on a free market are getting na- tionalised by governments or acquired by state owned or state-controlled companies – within states or crossing the boarders. States are constantly increasing their power as a result.…
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Take Pride in Liberalism: IFLRY’s 51st General Assembly
From 24 to 27 November, the International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY) held its 51st General Assembly (GA) in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The GA was organised in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF), as well as support from Dutch…
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Women and Crime
Men’s relish for bloody war cinematography is considered ordinary, while women’sinterest in a genre that recounts and examines a true crime story is deemed peculiar. Indeed, Itis hard for many to believe that soft-hearted females can enjoy a genre so…
#BoycottQatar2022
At the end of 2010, the FIFA Executive Committee announced that Qatar would become the host country of the 2022 World Cup, with that decision becoming the first Arab nation to host the great world soccer tournament. The State of…
Why Digital Privacy Is a Gender Issue
The fight for gender equality is far from over. In the U.S., the overturning of Roe v. Wade — protecting the right to decide whether or not to continue a pregnancy — has undermined women’s basic right to healthcare. In…
My Experience Working in Politics
Growing up I had the usual ideas of wanting to be an astronaut or some exciting job. Once in the first grade, for a future career day and thinking it was going to be a presentation, I dressed up in…
Your Complete Guide to Writing an Advocacy/Action Letter That Gets Results
Writing an advocacy letter, in many cases, is the first step you must take when it comes to making real, long-lasting social change. It doesn’t matter what you want to change or what difference you want to make; there’s a…
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The Challenges of Finding Quality Dental Care for Persons With Disabilities
Living with a disability can be challenging in the best of circumstances. However, when it comes to accessing quality dental care when you have a disability, the obstacles can feel insurmountable. From the lack of training, resources, and equipment needed…
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The Youth Making the Change: An In-Depth Look at Activism Outside of Political Parties
In a recent interview with experienced pollster John Della Volpe and youth activist David Hogg, the founder of the youth-led gun control advocacy group March For Our Lives, National Public Radio journalist Juana Summers discussed the high political engagement of…
One Problem, Two Systems
Towards the end of last year, there were a few unrelated incidents that became talking points regarding the #MeToo movement. China watchers started following one of them with great interest not only because it’s a micro cosmos into the #MeToo…