Chris Dixon

“Support the Troops” is a popular patriotic catchphrase. By having that bumper sticker on your car, with the added emphasis of red, white, and blue colors, we can seek the validation from our peers that soldiers have our support. Standing with those bravely living and dying for our freedoms abroad is a noble task. But

Senator Bernie Sanders has lead a revolt through the Democratic Party over the last several months, crashing the Hillary Clinton coronation and getting under the skin of the Democratic National Committee. Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, never once hiding her bias, kept the primary in the bag for Clinton. Superdelegates have been Chairwoman Wasserman Schulz’s willing

Government watchlists have become the next big thing in American politics. Whereas we once had due process to decide guilt and innocence by an impartial arbiter, we now have politicians and unelected bureaucrats deciding this for us. In order to ensure the power of big government remains strong, House Democrats have gathered together to sit

Famous singer Cher has made an entrance into political debate with the same tired third party blame game. In a tweet, she took a stand against Libertarian candidate Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein. The implication of the singer, who supports Associated Press-nominated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, is that supporting any candidate other than those

The political response to the tragic Pulse shooting in Orlando, Florida has been like 9/11 all over again. Like after 9/11, the limiting of constitutional rights is presented as the only solution to keeping America safe. At the time, legislation like the USA PATRIOT Act was presented and pushed aggressively on Congress using fear tactics.

The gun control debate continues in the political mainstream, now with many Americans and politicians calling for an end to due process. The idea is that someone who appears on a government watchlist, such as the “no fly” list, should not be able to purchase a firearm. The flaw in this argument is that American

Senator Marco Rubio is an interesting character in the United States Senate. While he’s not known for his word, he’s known for how he uses his word. Despite having an abysmal attendance record and poor stances on liberty, Republicans love the fact that he can make a whole lot of nothing sound like something. His

Congressman John Lewis is leading a defiant movement on the House floor to push new legislation against the Second Amendment and due process of law. The movement, which involves a bunch of grown men and women sitting on the floor in the middle of the House of Representatives, is pushing for legislation that would make

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting in Orlando, Florida, the gun control lobby has stepped up it’s action. It’s no big secret that Democrats have often felt threatened by the Bill of Rights, but now we’re experiencing new extremes. Advocates for gun control are now pushing to not just take down the Second Amendment,

When Senator Marco Rubio stated he would not seek re-election in the United States Senate, he was going all-in with the presidential election. In theory, it wasn’t a bad idea. Traditionally, Republicans nominate moderate candidates who learn slightly to the right while bending left whenever the wind blows. What makes Senator Rubio special is his

The tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida has opened up a wide open debate on a number of topics. Should weapons like the AR-15 be readily available legally and easily in the United States of America? Should those suspected of ties to terrorism be allowed to even purchase a gun? It’s a

The Republican Party has become gripped with chaos and fear over the probable nomination of controversial businessman Donald Trump. Trump has developed into a character of strong and unapologetic statements, with some positions concerning for Republican leaders. Everything from assassinating the families of suspected terorrists and defending the application of “no fly” lists to building

It’s been over two centuries since this country was founded. Even in an era of printing presses, muskets, and the absence of electronic technology, safe guards were required to protect citizens from a tyrannical government. Muskets could still injure or kill people, whether they’re used by authoritarians such as the British occupiers or private criminals.

It’s not necessarily a new idea for gun control advocates. The idea of blaming gun manufacturers for gun violence has already surfaced this cycle, as Hillary Clinton has previously criticized Senator Bernie Sanders for not embracing the liberal bandwagon. For all his questionable progressive ideas, at least the Vermont Senator was indeed Independent minded enough

For a few years now, there has been an ongoing debate in the political mainstream about the personal property rights of businesses and whether they can restrict their customer base by banning those they disagree with. Those opposed to restricting business note examples like bakers refusing to do business with homosexual couples, calling them homophobic and wrong. Historical examples

The ongoing saga of Hillary Clinton versus the world continues. The career politician had a spring coronation disrupted by a persistent battle with Vermont United States Senator Bernie Sanders, and all along has faced an ongoing battle with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Republicans continue to point to the source of the FBI investigation, an

The Libertarian Party is in a unique position in history right now. Their ticket has two former Governors, one a left-leaning libertarian with appeal to multiple spots on the spectrum. His running mate is a career neoconservative who found his libertarian streak just in time to get nominated and according to former New Mexico Gary

The Bernie Sanders movement has been an interesting story to this point. The Vermont Senator sparked an incredible movement of young activists inspired by a message. The message was from a man who had been in Washington D.C. for quite some time and with little results. But he remained persistent in his principles and attempts

This entire election cycle has been a bizarre time for politics. In a conventional year, a battle involving an involving an eloquent party golden boy from Florida or the heir to the Bush dynasty throne would theoretically have either come out on top. Instead, a bombastic businessman with no background in elected office is the

Third parties have long been scapegoated for losses in American politics. Ross Perot and Ralph Nader are two prominent examples of major third party candidates being blamed for a race going in a certain direction. In Maine, liberal Independent Eliot Cutler was blamed for the election of Republican Governor Paul LePage. Beyond this, the examples

President Barack Obama has a special thing going for him: he’s mastered the art of rhetoric. Nobody else can make empty air on the breeze sound like a choir when aided by a teleprompter manned by a talented writer. His rehersal abilities are only rivaled by maybe United States Senator Marco Rubio. But let’s dispel

Donald Trump has become quite the polarizing figure in American politics. Over the course of the last year, he’s gone from being the candidate nobody thought could win to the candidate who won with the most votes in party history. The picture between the starting point and the present is also a collage of bad

It’s no secret that Ronald Reagan was a beloved member of the conservative movement. Most Republicans will tell you he is a hero and talk about the things he did to benefit America. Republican politicians and conservative activists have long spoken highly of his legacy. He was a quotable President, providing some well-distributed one liners that are

As the primary wraps up, political candidates are setting their sights on the general election. We now know that Hillary Clinton will likely be the Democratic nominee, because the Associated Press called it after a survey of people who haven’t voted yet was taken. The attempt to unify the party will begin, as Democrats are

Last night, the news broke that Hillary Clinton apparently clinched the Democratic nomination. While this is an outcome that probably didn’t surprise many people outside of Senator Bernie Sanders’ devoted following, it’s something that certainly did cause shockwaves. The Associated Press called it on a day there were no primaries. Who voted to change the

It’s fairly clear at this point that Donald Trump will be the Republican presidential nominee, barring a significant breakthrough at the Republican National Convention. As that time draws closer, Republicans hoping that Trump would soften the rhetoric and prepare for the general election campaign have been let down. With racial attacks on judges and slamming

For quite some time, many observers have said the Democratic nomination is already Hillary Clinton’s and that it was only a matter of time before that couldn’t be denied. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and his movement of energetic supporters have long disputed this, blaming superdelegates for rigging the race and accusing Democratic National Committeewoman Debbie Wasserman

Edward Snowden has been a complicated figure in American politics. After fleeing the United States in 2013 to leak thousands of classified government files, America has been faced with an ongoing debate about the line between security and freedom. Do the things Snowden revealed violate the laws under the Constitution? When drafting the Constitution, our

When former Texas Congressman Ron Paul ran for the Republican presidential nomination the first time, he emphasized that it was essentially an education trip and a way to give the libertarian ideology a national platform. From there, the Campaign of Liberty formed and libertarianism started to show signs of a viable run. Unfortunately that year, Senator

The Never Trump crowd became an actual force too late in the presidential primary and now everyone is scrambling to find some sort of alternative. The mistake everyone made was refusing to accept the notion that Donald Trump could be a serious candidate for the Republican nomination and thus underestimated him. It became clear after

The country has continued to mourn the loss of a legend. For so many people, Muhammad Ali was an inspiration because of not only his sports accomplishments, but personal ones as well. He was a defiant figure who held firm to his convictions even when things got tense. But this was also apart of the appeal

Exiled whistleblower Edward Snowden continues to be a strong topic of debate. His leaks exposed a number of surveillance programs that reveal a massively Orwellian operation that has long been operating in the dark. Unseen and unbeknownst to most Americans, these revelations showed that even our worst nightmares could not imagine just how thorough and widespread

Muhammad Ali was admired by many. The boxing legend passed away late Friday evening and the world is mourning. His contribution to sports and American culture is well-known, but of the perhaps lesser known facts is his refusal to enlist in the United States Army when drafted during the Vietnam War. This, like all things

Social media has a lot of benefits. On the plus side, it’s made society more interconnected and independent. Musicians, writers, and other types of professionals can thrive without big companies because they can advertise their own products and still make a living. On personal levels, it helps families remain connected across the country and even

For everyone who was involved at the time, 2012 seemed like total war that wasn’t going to end peacefully for any party involved. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney had carried the frontrunner status that was bestowed upon him by the mainstream media and the political elite. All along the way, Republicans reminded unruly activists that

Someone recently described the Libertarian Party as an “elephant graveyard.” It’s an interesting description, but a factual one as well. The Libertarian Party has had a recent trend as being new life for opportunistic Republicans, many of which are hardly libertarian at heart. The Libertarian Party has essentially become an aspiring clone of the Republican Party.