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January 13, 2026
** EXIT
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** Fleeing Tyranny, Again
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He escaped Venezuela before its collapse—and later found himself feeling trapped all over again in Europe. In this powerful continuation of an interview, Fernando Guerra explains how heavy taxation, lockdowns, and creeping state control pushed him to make a second escape. His story is a reminder that liberty isn’t guaranteed—and must be actively chosen.
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UNDERTHROW SERIES
** Gentle Individualism, Rugged Communitarianism
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We’re often told to choose between rugged individualism and collectivist compassion—but that’s a false binary. This essay argues for a better framework: gentle individualism paired with rugged communitarianism. It’s a vision of society rooted in persuasion, voluntary cooperation, and real human connection—without coercion.
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CRIME & JUSTICE
** Legal sports betting didn’t create corruption. It exposed it.
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Recent gambling scandals have sparked claims that legal sports betting has corrupted the games we love. This piece argues the opposite: legalization brought transparency, oversight, and accountability to a system that once thrived underground. When corruption is exposed, it’s a sign the system is working—not failing.
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ARTICLE HIGHLIGHT
** The Burden of Freedom
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This powerful narrative follows a Venezuelan who learned early that freedom isn’t abstract—it’s a daily practice of responsibility and self-reliance. The Burden of Freedom reminds us that liberty carries weight, and how we carry it defines who we become.
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