Capsized By Charity
“Capsized By Charity” was written by Oliver A. from The Liberty Quill. “Far too many equate compassion for the poor with support for government welfare
Editorial Team March 25, 2021
VIAction Wire: Philosophy
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The Rich Do Not Rule: The Voluntary Economy
“The capitalistic market economy is a democracy in which every penny constitutes a vote.” – Ludwig von Mises An assertion that I’ve heard often from
Jeff Perry January 23, 2021
A Very Voluntary Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is one of my favorite Christmas stories. The classic tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge’s redemption from heartless miser to generous philanthropist
Jeff Perry December 10, 2020
It’s a Voluntary Life
This essay by Sean Gale is the winner of VIA’s 2020 Higher Education Grant essay contest. The state has consistently used force to monopolize every
Guest Author November 18, 2020
Is Capitalism Voluntary?
Depending on your views, capitalism is one of the most hated or loved economic systems in the world. When you ask “is capitalism voluntary?” the
Jeff Perry July 11, 2020
Why is Housing So Expensive?
Something that VIA frequently gets requests for is help with rent payments. Why is it difficult for so many people to afford housing? Why is
Jeff Perry June 22, 2020
Voluntarily Funded Police Agencies
The killing of George Floyd sparked another debate about the power of the police in the United States. Although the focus was quickly turned to
Jeff Perry June 6, 2020
Voluntaryism Means More Cajun Navies
This piece by Dan Johnson was the winner of VIA’s inaugural essay contest. The 5-year-old Rescue “He’s hanging on to the tree branch,” a voice
Guest Author April 16, 2020
What are Natural Rights?
We’ve all heard of Rights: Equal Rights, Human Rights, and various types of political or social “rights” du jour. Amazingly, there are many people who
Sarah Perry March 15, 2020