THE FREEDOM BLOG

Did the United States Violate the National Sovereignty of Venezuela? Some Questions for "Team Sovereignty"

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Jan 5 • David Thunder

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December 2025

Jay Kelly: A Movie About What Makes for a Successful Life

“I wanted something very badly, and I thought if I took my eye off of it, I couldn’t have it.” This is what the protagonist of the 2025 movie Jay Kelly…

Dec 30, 2025 • David Thunder

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Christmas: A Time of Hope

In him was life, and the life was the light of men.

Dec 24, 2025 • David Thunder

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Those Who Seek to Scale Back Jury Trials Profoundly Misunderstand Their Authority Over the Constitutional Order

The Labour-led British government is currently attempting to hollow out an ancient pillar of English constitutionalism, trial by jury.

Dec 19, 2025 • David Thunder

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A Book Against Authoritarians

review by Flavio Felice of my recent book, The Polycentric Republic

Dec 5, 2025 • David Thunder

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November 2025

Government-Controlled Digital ID is Not the Optional Convenience It is Being Sold As

The UK government has pledged to introduce a digital ID system for all UK citizens and legal residents by the end of the current Parliament (so no later…

Nov 21, 2025 • David Thunder

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This Week, My University Was Invaded by "Antifa" Thugs

It is easy to be lulled into a false sense of security about the future of Western democracy, especially if you are fortunate enough to live and work…

Nov 2, 2025 • David Thunder

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October 2025

The Real Story Behind Ireland's Presidential Election: One in Five Voters Either Spoilt or Wasted Their Vote

On Friday, 24th October, the Irish electorate chose their tenth president.

Oct 27, 2025 • David Thunder

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Spain's Higher Education Reform: An Attack on the Quality and Resilience of the University System

The Socialist Government of Spain, under the leadership of Mr Pedro Sánchez, has just approved a major reform of the university system through Royal…

Oct 11, 2025 • David Thunder

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Reimagining Civil Order Beyond the Limits of Statism

excerpt from speech delivered on the occasion of receiving the 2025 Expanded Reason award

Oct 3, 2025 • David Thunder

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September 2025

Government-Controlled Digital ID Cards? Just Say No.

It was a crisp January morning in the seaside town of Katwijk, in the Netherlands.

Sep 28, 2025 • David Thunder

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Charlie Kirk's Assassination Will Either Be a Wake-Up Call or a Call to Arms

I am still reeling on the inside after the cold-blooded assassination of conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk on the eve of September…

Sep 13, 2025 • David Thunder

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