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In this edition, you will learn about the impact of COVID-19 restrictions in the Netherlands on the democratic process, the long-standing impacts of the GameStop short squeeze, what makes an anti-slavery movement succeed, and much more!

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CURRENT EVENTS

Lockdown in the Netherlands: the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the democratic process

In light of the upcoming elections in the Netherlands, it is worth considering the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on the democratic process. With emergency powers, lockdowns, and curfews, are we moving towards a global democratic deficit?

Biden’s minimum wage proposal will do more harm than good

Alongside economic devastation and a mental health crisis, another legacy of lockdowns will be a lasting change to public perceptions of the role of government. Responses to the current crisis set a dangerous precedent.

The GameStop short squeeze, explained

The GameStop short squeeze brought together political foes and saw a surge in public interest in stocks. However, what potential long-term impact could it have in terms of democratizing the stock market?

PHILOSOPHY AND THE IDEAS OF LIBERTY

The bell curve of anti-slavery

Abolitionism is a complex historical topic that is always oversimplified in textbook accounts of history. In mid-19th century America, most people occupied an ambiguous middle ground between pro- and anti-slavery. What were the different factors that allowed the anti-slavery movement to grow and emerge victorious?

A beginner’s guide to Ayn Rand

Ayn Rand, developed a philosophy that holds man’s reason as his highest faculty. Her works give voice to capitalism as a principle-based value structure that necessarily opposes collectivist ideas and protects individual rights.

Moral praiseworthiness and coercion

Laws that aim to make man virtuous cannot do so by prohibition, as this strips away moral responsibility. For man to be virtuous, he must be free. Can someone be considered virtuous merely for following laws backed by threat of violence?

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