Brad Lips · [email protected]

November 22, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Thank you for another successful Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner

Thank you for another successful Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner This was a great year for the freedom movement, and 2025 looks like it will be even better. Dear John, I’m pleased to share that this year’s Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner was a tremen…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

November 21, 2024 at 12:30 AM

Happening Now: Atlas Network’s Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner

Happening Now: Atlas Network’s Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner Our biggest event of the year is underway in New York City. Hi John, It’s Kam again, writing to you just outside the main ballroom here at Atlas Network’s Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner. Everyone’s c…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

November 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM

Tomorrow: What we have planned for Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner

Tomorrow: What we have planned for Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner Collaborations, strategy sessions, and our most prestigious awards. Hi John, It’s Kam, writing to you from New York City, where the Atlas Network team and I are overseeing final preparations for our a…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

November 18, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Teaching economics, even during a war

Teaching economics, even during a war This Atlas Network partner has successfully taught Ukrainian students about free market economics. Dear John, The Bendukidze Free Market Center (BFMC) in Kyiv, Ukraine, isn’t letting the war with Russia deter their mission to teach …

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

November 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM

How to take on a central bank and win

How to take on a central bank and win Our friends in Lebanon came up with a great playbook. Dear John, Atlas Network founder Sir Antony Fisher and his neighbor, legendary economist Milton Friedman, warned of the dangers of runaway government expenditures, unchecked mone…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

October 31, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Freedom Worldwide Webinar Recording: Mexico: Return of the Perfect Dictatorship?

Freedom Worldwide Webinar Recording: Mexico: Return of the Perfect Dictatorship? Dear John, Thank you for your interest in our recent Freedom Worldwide webinar. Whether you joined us live or couldn’t make it, we’re grateful for your engagement. Our panel, featuring Atlas…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

October 30, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Laying the inheritance tax to rest

Laying the inheritance tax to rest It’s a very Happy Halloween thanks to this Atlas Network partner. Dear John, Benjamin Franklin once spoke of the certainty of death and taxes. Unfortunately, the people of Spain had to deal with a combination of the two. For decades,…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Supreme Court victory: Telling the government they can’t steal your money

Supreme Court victory: Telling the government they can’t steal your money Pacific Legal Foundation won a major victory protecting Americans from ‘Home Equity Theft.’ Dear John, Geraldine is a grandmother in her 90s living in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In 2015, she fell be…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Freedom Worldwide Mexico: Return of the Perfect Dictatorship?

Freedom Worldwide Mexico: Return of the Perfect Dictatorship? Dear John, A nation of 129,000,000 people -- Mexico -- is balanced on a knife edge, as a populist party is attempting a return to authoritarian rule, without checks or balances. Just what's happening, what are…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

October 16, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Another award for dismantling Soviet-era corruption?

Another award for dismantling Soviet-era corruption? Institute for Market Economics has the momentum to win again after taking home the 2024 Europe Liberty Award. Dear John, Atlas Network partner Institute for Market Economics (IME) in Sofia, Bulgaria, has already had a…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

October 14, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Announcing Atlas Network’s 2024 Templeton Freedom Award Finalists

Announcing Atlas Network’s 2024 Templeton Freedom Award Finalists Dear Friend, We're thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Templeton Freedom Award, which will be presented at our much-anticipated Liberty Forum & Freedom …

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Advancing women’s rights in East Africa

Advancing women’s rights in East Africa This Atlas Network partner received its third nomination for the Templeton Freedom Award, our most prestigious honor. Dear John, Imagine operating a farm with your spouse, who owns the property. One day, your spouse tragically pa…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 30, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Tonight: We support young entrepreneurs in Africa

Tonight: We support young entrepreneurs in Africa Atlas Network stands with Africa’s youth who are boldly advocating for personal liberty. Dear John, Ghanaian economist Dr. George Ayittey, often called the Milton Friedman of Africa, was recognized as the continent’s top…

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  Brad Lips · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Property and inheritance rights in the world’s newest country

Property and inheritance rights in the world’s newest country In South Sudan, this Atlas Network partner is making sure that individual liberty is a core value of the country’s founding generation. Dear John, In 2011, South Sudan declared independence and became the wor…

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  Brad Lips · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Overcoming government bullying

Overcoming government bullying In Uganda, corrupt officials are learning the hard way that when you trample on freedom, the people strike back. Dear John, As a law student in Uganda, Imran Lutakome drove to school using a motorbike, one of the more affordable modes of t…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Announcement: María Corina Machado to give talk on "Rescuing Venezuela from Tyranny" in New York

Announcement: María Corina Machado to give talk on "Rescuing Venezuela from Tyranny" in New York Dear John, We are delighted to announce that María Corina Machado, the “Iron Lady of Venezuela” and leader of the country’s pro-freedom …

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Very grateful for Atlas Network

Very grateful for Atlas Network Our community brought together some of the hardest-working champions of freedom to reward them for advancing free enterprise. Dear John, Yesterday, we held the Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition, during which ten of Atlas Network’s most…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 26, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Solving chronic underemployment in Ghana

Solving chronic underemployment in Ghana This Atlas Network partner chose to do something about his country’s economic woes. Dear John, In economics, underemployment is when workers can’t find jobs that use their skills or offer enough work to provide a living. In the …

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 7:15 PM

Just like football: Developing talent to earn more victories

Just like football: Developing talent to earn more victories This Atlas Network partner gets college students ready for the big leagues. Dear John, Linda Kavuka is the Regional Director of African Students For Liberty. She helps provide university students across the c…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

September 25, 2024 at 3:01 PM

See you in an hour?

See you in an hour? Hope you can make it. We’re starting at noon on the dot. Dear John, Before I start setting up for today’s event, I thought I’d reach out with one last reminder. Today, I’ll be hosting the Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition, the first round for Atl…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Transforming the business landscape in Iraq

Transforming the business landscape in Iraq This Atlas Network partner won the grand prize for their plan to revolutionize entrepreneurship in Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Dear John, It’s hard for visionaries to solve problems if they can’t open a business. That’s the prob…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 23, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Courageously facing corrupt government officials

Courageously facing corrupt government officials This Atlas Network partner fled the country and then returned to confront the government’s intimidation. Dear John, The East African country of Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a long history of …

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  Hane Crevelari · [email protected]

September 23, 2024 at 1:01 PM

How the Smart Bets finale will work

How the Smart Bets finale will work Here’s what will happen at the final round of Atlas Network’s Smart Bets Pitch Competition. Dear John, This year’s ten Smart Bets participants will soon begin competing for a chance to win up to $100,000 in prizes. Th…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Smart Bets: prize breakdown explained

Smart Bets: prize breakdown explained Here’s the full list of possible prizes, plus how our class structure works. Dear John, In previous emails, I shared how the winner of our Smart Bets Pitch Competition can win up to $100,000 in awards. Today, I’d like to break that…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM

What to expect on September 25

What to expect on September 25 Here’s the plan for our Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition. Dear John, On Wednesday, September 25, we’ll watch ten Atlas Network partners begin their contest to win up to $100,000 in prizes. Today, I’d like to share the game plan for th…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Will I see you?

Will I see you? I hope you’ll be joining for our virtual pitch competition. Hi John, Hope you’re doing well! With a moment in between meetings, I wanted to check in real quick and extend you a personal invitation for our September 25 virtual event. Ten of Atlas Network…

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  Hane Crevelari · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Meet this year’s Smart Bets (cont.)

Meet this year’s Smart Bets (cont.) Here are the next five participants in Atlas Network’s Smart Bets program. Dear John, In my last email, I introduced you to five of our ten Smart Bets program participants. Today, I’d like to introduce you to the rema…

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  Hane Crevelari · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Meet this year’s Smart Bets

Meet this year’s Smart Bets Here are the first five partners participating in Atlas Network’s 2025 Smart Bets program. Dear John, Smart Bets is an exclusive, annual Atlas Network program for ten partners that have demonstrated exceptional effectiveness i…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 1:01 PM

The doors are open

The doors are open Here at Atlas Network, we’re excited for our upcoming Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition. Hi John, I’m here with a reminder that registration is open to join us for our annual Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition. The event is on Wednesday, Septemb…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Slashing bureaucracy: How this partner won the 2023 Smart Bets Impact Award

Slashing bureaucracy: How this partner won the 2023 Smart Bets Impact Award Yes, an award for shrinking the size of government. Dear John, Today, I’d like to share more about Frontier Institute and the project that earned them the 2023 Smart Bets Impact Award. Frontier…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Freedom Worldwide Webinar Recording: Freedom and the Supreme Court

Freedom Worldwide Webinar Recording: Freedom and the Supreme Court Dear John, Thank you for your interest in our recent Freedom Worldwide webinar. Whether you joined us live or couldn’t make it, we deeply value your engagement. Our expert panelists discussed their victor…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Smart Bets is more than just a competition

Smart Bets is more than just a competition Participants can also win the Smart Bets Impact Award. Dear John, The Smart Bets program is more than just a pitch competition. It’s a year-long accelerator for ten partner organizations that provides unique networking, grant,…

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  Hane Crevelari · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 1:01 PM

What is Smart Bets?

What is Smart Bets? Atlas Network’s top pitch competition is back. Here’s how it works. Hi John, Atlas Network’s Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition is back, and on September 25 we will welcome ten of our partners to compete for a chance to win our gran…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM

The biggest competition of the year is back

The biggest competition of the year is back And we want your help to decide the winner. Dear John, Today, I’m proud to announce the return of our annual Smart Bets Virtual Pitch Competition. On September 25, ten Atlas Network partners will compete to be…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

August 16, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Join Us in NYC for Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner!

Join Us in NYC for Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner! Dear John, Mark your calendars and prepare to be part of an extraordinary gathering of freedom champions! Atlas Network’s 2024 Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner is approaching, …

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  Brad Lips, Atlas Network · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 8:03 PM

Freedom Worldwide: Venezuela Recording & Supreme Court Webinar

Freedom Worldwide: Venezuela Recording & Supreme Court Webinar Dear John,   I’d like to share a recording of today's discussion on Atlas Network's Freedom Worldwide webinar with Venezuelan pro-freedom opposition leader María Corina Machado. If you missed it, this is y…

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  Tom G. Palmer, Atlas Network · [email protected]

August 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM

Venezuela webinar on Wednesday

Venezuela webinar on Wednesday The Iron Lady of Venezuela is my special guest on Freedom Worldwide. Dear John, Just a quick reminder about the exclusive Freedom Worldwide webinar happening on Wednesday, August 14. I'll be speaking with Venezuela's courageous pro-freedom…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

August 10, 2024 at 2:59 PM

María Corina Machado will join us.

María Corina Machado will join us. The Iron Lady of Venezuela is my special guest on Freedom Worldwide. Dear John, I’m reaching out with an exclusive invitation to a very timely edition of our Freedom Worldwide webinar series. On Wednesday, August 14 I'll speak with Ven…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

August 9, 2024 at 8:43 PM

RE: Brad’s message

RE: Brad’s message John, making sure you saw his update. Dear John, Atlas Network CEO Brad Lips sent an important update on Wednesday about freedom’s allies in Venezuela. I want to make sure you heard about this urgent need. In short, our friends in Venezuela are stan…

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  Brad Lips · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Important update for Atlas Network supporters

Important update for Atlas Network supporters Our friends in Venezuela are asking for urgent help. Dear John, I’m sure you’ve been following the story in Venezuela. The country’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, changed his election results to a 51% win, even though independe…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

July 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Milei to Venezuela: “DICTATOR MADURO, OUT!!!”

Milei to Venezuela: “DICTATOR MADURO, OUT!!!” Javier Milei isn’t buying the presential election results. Dear John,   Argentinian President Javier Milei took to X on Sunday to express his thoughts on the recent election in Venezuela.   Whereas polls showed the pro-democr…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Africa’s free-market juggernaut

Africa’s free-market juggernaut This group helps African entrepreneurs, and their work has only just begun. Dear John, Opening a business in Africa isn’t easy. The government bureaucracy and red tape can feel endless. Discrimination, both cultural and legal, exists fo…

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  Vale Sloane · [email protected]

July 13, 2024 at 2:30 PM

Freedom Worldwide Webinar: Women And Human Freedom

Freedom Worldwide Webinar: Women And Human Freedom G’day John, I'm pleased to extend an invitation to our upcoming Freedom Worldwide webinar on Wednesday, July 31, featuring Dr. Tom G. Palmer and renowned economic and policy experts and leaders of the global freedom move…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

July 11, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Deepen your understanding of liberty

Deepen your understanding of liberty Dear John, Thomas Jefferson once said, "The natural progress of things is for the government to gain ground and for liberty to yield." He knew that we must be ever vigilant to defend liberty against the government's ever-increasing en…

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  Vale Sloane · [email protected]

June 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Less than 12 hours to go

Less than 12 hours to go We hope to hear from you by the end of the night. Dear John, When Atlas Network launched our end-of-quarter drive on June 17, we did so with two fundamental goals. The first was to support our Rapid Response Fund, the account we use to help our…

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  Vale Sloane · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Bringing freedom to the world’s poorest country

Bringing freedom to the world’s poorest country And it started with modest means. Dear John, Burundi is an East African country and considered the poorest nation in the world. The culprit is an authoritarian government stifling economic freedom and personal agency. Fo…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

June 26, 2024 at 8:30 PM

What Georgia (the country) thinks of Atlas Network

What Georgia (the country) thinks of Atlas Network They’ve tried repeatedly to label our partners as “foreign agents.” Dear John, In the eastern European country of Georgia, the authoritarian government aligned with the Kremlin has implemented an anti-free speech law to…

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  Tom G. Palmer · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 9:29 PM

How Atlas Network provides mentorship

How Atlas Network provides mentorship We believe that collaboration and sharing knowledge are the keys to bringing ambitious visions to life. Dear John, On June 20, we shared the story of Basanta Adhikari, and how he turned a modest $250 grant into a transformational vi…

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  Kameron Griffin · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Freedom Worldwide Webinar on June 27

Freedom Worldwide Webinar on June 27 Dear John, We wanted to remind you about our upcoming Freedom Worldwide webinar on Thursday, June 27 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. This is a valuable opportunity to hear from Dr. Tom G. Palmer and three expert panelists from our U.S. part…

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  Vale Sloane · [email protected]

June 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM

How little it takes to expand freedom (real example)

How little it takes to expand freedom (real example) Most of our supporters are shocked at how little is needed to make a big impact. Dear John, A small grant can be the seed that grows an organization that transforms a country. That’s what happened to Basanta Adhikari…

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