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David Boaz: Libertarianism Is the Intellectual Core of Liberalism

The Reason Interview With Nick Gillespie

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Ancestral Exploration and Libertarian Ideals

The chapter intertwines personal discoveries of diverse ancestry with discussions on libertarian views and historical perspectives. It reflects on the speaker's Kentucky upbringing, debates on statues of Jefferson Davis, and the relationship between libertarianism and cosmopolitanism. The conversation delves into the lack of libertarian involvement in civil rights movements, the stereotype of rich white male domination within libertarianism, and the historical progression of libertarian support for social issues like gay rights and women's liberation.

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