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to the ideas of liberty and the libertarian movement.






Are YOU a Libertarian?

Are you a libertarian, or libertarian-leaning? 
Or do you have more in common politically with liberals, conservatives, 
or others? 
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Find out who ELSE is Libertarian

Clint Eastwood, Drew Carey, Kurt Russell, Dave Barry, Penn and Teller… there are zillions of celebrities and outstanding leaders 
in all fields 
who proudly proclaim 
their libertarianism. 
You might be surprised by some of them -- and what they have to say
about liberty.
See our ever-expanding list of 
Libertarian Celebrities
and VIPs

 

Here's what you'll find at Libertarianism.com:

What is Libertarianism?

Several short, outstanding explanations of the basics principles of libertarianism. Quick reads -- a great way to grasp the essence of libertarianism.

Short Definitions of Libertarianism

Lots of people have tried to put the essence of the libertarian philosophy into just a few sentences. Here are some of our favorites.

Libertarian FAQs ("Frequently Asked Questions")

Got questions? These FAQ's have short, concise answers.

Libertarian Positions on the Issues

Want to know more about how libertarians feel about a particular issue -- gun control, the War on Drugs, the minimum wage, and many more? Here are some great sources for answers.

Visions of a Free Society

What would a libertarian society be like? How would it be like ours -- and how would it be different? Here are some speculations.

Are Libertarians Conservatives, Liberals, Right, Left 
-- Or Something Else?


On issues of personal liberty, libertarians may sound like liberals. On economic issues, libertarians may sound like conservatives. Which are they? Or -- are they something else entirely?

Books on Libertarianism

Here are a few excellent, easy-to-read books that explain libertarianism in more depth. We provide short reviews and tell where you can order them. PLUS: Many libertarian books are online in their entirety -- free for you to browse and read! (Isn't the Web wonderful!)

Leading Libertarian Links

There are hundreds of libertarian organizations, think-tanks, political groups, publications, and the like. Here are some (not all!) of the most respected and best-known.


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