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October 25, 2023 at 11:10 PM

Redistribution: The Parable of the Gini Sisters

Redistribution: The Parable of the Gini Sisters One day, the sisters agreed to pool their funds to improve the street. They were all concerned about crime and safety, and wanted a more attractive Redistribution: The Parable of the Gini Sisters By…
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October 18, 2023 at 8:00 PM

An Open Letter to a Young Marxist

An Open Letter to a Young Marxist Someone has provided for you for most of your life. Some parental figure saw to your needs, whether food, clothing, or amusements, and you were An Open Letter to a Young Marxist By Max Borders …
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October 12, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Media Manipulators and their Foul Egregores

Media Manipulators and their Foul Egregores Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s words once captured an industry’s ethos. Today the inscription is more like a monument to the dead. Media Manipulators and their Foul Egregores By Max Borders …
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October 4, 2023 at 9:44 PM

What is Subversive Innovation?

What is Subversive Innovation? The formula for beating back authoritarian control is an innovator's dual mandate: Reduce transaction costs and increase predation costs. What is Subversive Innovation? The formula for beating back authoritarian co…
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September 25, 2023 at 5:44 PM

Of Being and Barn Raisings

Of Being and Barn Raisings If you have ever been to a barn raising, you are among the last of a dying breed. In rural America, you might find a few. Of Being and Barn Raisings By Max Borders Sweet music of community…
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September 21, 2023 at 10:05 PM

How can you resist?

How can you resist? In the last installment, I opened by claiming that: An urge to control originates in our unconscious minds, which comes from our fear. Resisting The Great Temptation By Max Borders All animals ar…
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September 6, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Fear and the Leviathan Formulation? 🍎

Fear and the Leviathan Formulation? 🍎 The breakdown of a free civilization starts in the shadow. An urge to control originates in our unconscious minds, which comes from fear. Fear’s Intellectual Fruit: The Leviathan Formulation By Max Borders …
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August 24, 2023 at 7:14 PM

Do you know the Power's Playbook?

Do you know the Power's Playbook? There is a perverse circularity to modern power. In some cases it’s tactical. In others, it’s evolved. Power’s Playbook: Cause the Problem for Which You Are the Solution By Max Borders …
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August 9, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Are you a Self-Sovereign? 👑

Are you a Self-Sovereign? 👑 Do you blindly follow orders and accept the status quo, or do you think for yourself and question authority? Are You a Self-Sovereign? By Max Borders A self-sovereign is not someone who …
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August 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Write a new Constitution, win $25,000 💰

Write a new Constitution, win $25,000 💰 Advocates for Self-Government and Social Evolution are teaming up to bring you a Constitution of Consent Contest. We want to see self-government realized in our lifetime. So, The Advocates is partnering wi…
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July 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Open Letter to Aliens on Recon Missions 👽

Open Letter to Aliens on Recon Missions 👽 Have aliens have been buzzing around Earth for decades? Is humanity ready to meet them? An Open Letter to Aliens on Reconnaissance Missions By Max Borders In a recent House…
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July 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM

Declare Your Independence

Declare Your Independence John, For libertarians, Independence Day serves as a reminder to spread our ideas. The Advocates is here to help... Dear friend of The Advocates, This week, we celebrate our nation’s independence with friends and fam…
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June 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM

A Simple Way to Undermine the Chinese Communist Party

A Simple Way to Undermine the Chinese Communist Party Learn more about Jimmy Lai Have you watched yet?  We're honored to be showing The Hong Konger during the 34th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre. We hope to raise awareness regarding the C…
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June 2, 2023 at 8:12 PM

Now Playing: The Hong Konger

Now Playing: The Hong Konger Watch Free. Ad Free. ASG.Stream On June 5th, 1989, an unidentified man stood in front of a column of tanks in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square. This man is known as “Tank Man,” and the famous image of him blocking the tanks’ path is a po…
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May 25, 2023 at 11:29 PM

Now Playing: Visionary Speaker Series

Now Playing: Visionary Speaker Series ASG.Stream: Films. Freedom. Community. Streaming films that celebrate human freedom | Join free New Release: Visionary Speaker Series  David Aspr…
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April 26, 2023 at 8:00 PM

We're one week away...register now!

We're one week away...register now! Join us in Sacramento at the Crest Theatre for a screening of Beyond Homeless and panel discussion on how to solve homelessness in cities. Next Wednesday, May 3, The Advocates will be screening the award-winning do…
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April 19, 2023 at 11:00 PM

You're invited: Beyond Homeless film screening event with panel discussion on homelessness solutions

You're invited: Beyond Homeless film screening event with panel discussion on homelessness solutions Join us in Sacramento at the Crest Theater for a screening of Beyond Homeless and panel discussion on how to solve homelessness in cities. “Homelessn…
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April 18, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Now Playing: Gunpoint 🍿

Now Playing: Gunpoint 🍿 ASG.STREAM - Films. Freedom. Community. You're invited to watch our short film, Gunpoint, for free. Visit our new platform, ASG.STREAM, and create a free membership or watch without logging. 🍿 Watch free. Join free. Always free. 👉🏽 htt…
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April 18, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Watch our award-winning short film 🍿

Watch our award-winning short film 🍿 ASG.STREAM - Films. Freedom. Community. Our first short film, Gunpoint, has been winning awards at film festivals across the United States. With all the film’s success, we’ve decided to launch our own streaming platform, AS…
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April 13, 2023 at 8:00 PM

Did you get our letter?

Did you get our letter? No Frills Annual Report Did you get our letter?   We sent our current donors a "No Frills Annual Report."  If you got this letter in the mail, please read it. Our 2022 results are exciting.  If you misplaced it, here's a li…
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March 1, 2023 at 11:59 PM

Does this latest report confirm the lab leak theory?

Does this latest report confirm the lab leak theory? Gov Agency report says things that were banned in 2020 A new Department of Energy report says things that were banned in 2020. Is "Science" a faith-based system or is it about asking more question…
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January 26, 2023 at 11:17 PM

What would YOU do instead of raising the debt ceiling again?

What would YOU do instead of raising the debt ceiling again? Which political philosophy has the best approach to federal spending Dear John,   Congress is fighting over the debt ceiling again.  What would you do if you were making the spending decis…
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January 26, 2023 at 12:14 AM

Here's a cool libertarian event you might be interested in.

Here's a cool libertarian event you might be interested in. Hosted by Liberty International Dear John, Dr. Mary Ruwart, who has contributed to our newsletter for many years, is hosting an online event with Liberty International that we believe you'll…
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January 20, 2023 at 1:00 AM

Is there a secret to finding more libertarians?

Is there a secret to finding more libertarians? 80% of the population wants less coercion in politics “Most people are libertarian, they just don’t know it yet.” You’ve probably heard this phrase repeated in libertarian circles for years, but in an e…
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December 23, 2022 at 10:14 PM

Should the US Taxpayer be Zelenskyy’s Santa Clause?

Should the US Taxpayer be Zelenskyy’s Santa Clause? US aid to Ukraine could exceed $100 billion Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a visit to Washington on Wednesday. He met with President Biden and delivered a speech before a joint session…
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December 5, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Can you spare an hour?

Can you spare an hour? Today is International Volunteer Day We all know that time is precious, and it often feels limited. That’s why…  Volunteer time is so valuable to non-profit organizations. But you and I can also buy time.  Today is Internationa…
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December 2, 2022 at 12:17 AM

Is Zero-COVID the End of the Chinese Communist Party?

Is Zero-COVID the End of the Chinese Communist Party? Give me liberty or give me death “Give me liberty or give me death.” Every American is familiar with this phrase, and now… It’s the rallying cry of the Chinese people.  Protesters across China hav…
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November 21, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Dave Chappelle Wants You to Take This Survey!

Dave Chappelle Wants You to Take This Survey! It shouldn’t be this scary to talk Dave Chappelle's monologue on Saturday Night Live sparked controversy on social media this week. Some people are claiming that it “normalizes anti-Semitism.” …
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November 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM

How would you answer these national security questions?

How would you answer these national security questions? Which side has the best position on national security? I want to ask you to do two things today... Try out our new Single-Issue Survey about national security and foreign policy. Share it wi…
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November 8, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Are you truly a Self-Governor?

Are you truly a Self-Governor? Read our latest on the code of the self-governor. Do you know how to explain what a self-governor is? In 1985, Marshall Fritz launched the Advocates for Self-Government.  The Advocates pa…
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October 15, 2022 at 12:59 AM

Can one person start a movement to free an entire city?

Can one person start a movement to free an entire city? Watch the trailer for the thrilling new documentary, THE HONG KONGER. Can one person start a movement to free an entire city? "I owe freedom my life." Entrepreneur and activist Jimmy Lai risk…
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October 11, 2022 at 12:59 AM

How to sell freedom without arguing

How to sell freedom without arguing Have you lost friends over politics?  Have you lost friends over politics? If so, there's a show I want to introduce to you.  There are four things you should do, in conversation, to avoid arguments. You can do t…
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September 26, 2022 at 10:14 PM

What is Government doing to YOUR money?

What is Government doing to YOUR money? Take our new survey. Get your results. Compare with others. Across the country, millions of Americans have taken notice of rising prices.  Particularly harmed are those on fixed incomes and the poor, but the pr…
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July 20, 2022 at 7:32 PM

World Liberty Conference ✈

World Liberty Conference ✈ Hosted by Liberty International Dr. Mary J. Ruwart is the Chair of Liberty International (LI) and a 20-year contributor to the "Ask Dr. Ruwart" column distributed by The Advocates for Self-Government newsletter.   LI is sup…
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  Michael Sertic · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Will you be at FreedomFest, John?

Will you be at FreedomFest, *|FNAME|*? If so, I want to meet you. I'll be at FreedomFest in Las Vegas July 13th-16th. What will I be doing there, you ask? Let's Connect I love FreedomFest. In fact, I've been almost every year since I became consci…
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July 2, 2022 at 12:29 AM

Declare Your Independence

Declare Your Independence John, for libertarians, Independence Day serves as a reminder to spread our ideas. The Advocates is here to help... Dear John, As we celebrate our nation’s independence this weekend with friends and family, there has …
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June 22, 2022 at 9:44 PM

Livestream tonight @ 7PM EDT

Livestream tonight @ 7PM EDT Special guest Larry Sharpe joins to discuss The Quiz Dear John, The tables have turned! My friend and fellow libertarian Larry Sharpe will be joining ME this time as my first guest on The Advocates for Self-Government's n…
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June 15, 2022 at 2:29 PM

🆕 Welcome to Life Decentralized

🆕 Welcome to Life Decentralized We're featuring practical, innovative, liberty-minded services. Introducing Life Decentralized, a new ASG original column featuring self-government-minded organizations and grassroots actors who are providing services…
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June 10, 2022 at 7:09 PM

TANSTAAFL

TANSTAAFL Do you know what these letters mean? Hi John, Last month, we posted an Advocates original cartoon on our Facebook and Twitter pages. The audience feedback was incredible! Not only were many people exposed to…
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May 19, 2022 at 3:08 PM

What is Decentralism?

What is Decentralism? An interview with author, Max Borders Editor’s Note: Max Borders is an advisor to the Advocates for Self-Government. He’s just written a book about, well, self-government. But this work represents a different approach to the sub…
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April 22, 2022 at 1:19 PM

Happy World Book Day! 📚

Happy World Book Day! 📚 Special offer inside Dear John, Education is something that nobody, not even governmental politicians, can take away from you.  The topics you learned in school, the facts you read in a book, or the logic that is presented to …
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April 19, 2022 at 9:02 PM

You’re invited!

You’re invited! Are you busy tonight? Dear John, Tonight at 7pm EST, I will be sitting down with Larry Sharpe, again! Larry and I will be diving into The Advocates’ latest program, Libertarianism.com.  We’ll also be talking about all things libertari…
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April 14, 2022 at 5:38 PM

Young people are less authoritarian

Young people are less authoritarian We have data to back it up Dear John, Just last month, Americans for Prosperity released the data and findings of a survey they conducted about how much trust the American people have for the government, two years …
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March 10, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Happy Birthday Marshall Fritz! 🎂

Happy Birthday Marshall Fritz! 🎂 Help us remember and celebrate his life. Dear John, If you know anything about The Advocates or the early years of the Libertarian Party, you probably have heard of Marshall. Many of you knew him.  …
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February 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM

Taxation and Regulation lead to...

Taxation and Regulation lead to... A Principle that exposes the damage Dear John, Are you actually principled? Stealing is always wrong. But do you know why?  Most people don’t know how to prove that statement. Some people are so clever, they think…
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February 14, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Malice, Love, and the World's Smallest Political Quiz

Malice, Love, and the World's Smallest Political Quiz This Valentine's Day, share The Quiz as an act of love and friendship. Dear John, Recently, libertarian anarchist Michael Malice appeared as a guest on Lex Fridman's incredibly popular YouTube sh…
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January 25, 2022 at 4:51 PM

Let's bring people home

Let's bring people home Did you see the recent Gallup Poll? Dear John, According to a recent Gallup Poll, over 40% of Americans now identify themselves as independent. Neither of the major parties can …
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January 5, 2022 at 1:17 AM

Invitation: Libertarian International Event

Invitation: Libertarian International Event How To Live Free In An Unfree World Dear John, Dr. Mary Ruwart, a long-time contributor for The Advocates, is inviting you to a webinar series on how to live freer in an unfree world, which starts January …
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December 17, 2021 at 5:11 PM

Invitation: Libertarian International Event

Invitation: Libertarian International Event How To Live Free In An Unfree World Dear John, Many of you know Dr. Mary J. Ruwart from her “Ask Dr. Ruwart” column published for 20 years by The Advocates For Self Government. Her column became the book, …
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December 10, 2021 at 7:17 PM

Can you believe what Elon Musk said?

Can you believe what Elon Musk said? Hint: He's sounding a lot like a Self-Governor... Dear John, Elon Musk has been On Fire!  Musk is the cofounder of PayPal. He's the founder and CEO of Space X, CEO of Tesla, and cofounder of Neuralink.  He is a…
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