North America Blog

October 15, 2015

Not Just a Gun: Classical Liberalism and the Right to Self Defense

Emotions run high around the issue of gun control, and with good reason. Gun violence is indeed tragic. Overshadowed by the grim context of mass shootings, or more personal tragedies like suicides […]
October 13, 2015

YAL Spring Internship: Apply by December 1st

What are you doing to advance liberty this spring? From volunteering for a political campaign to reading pro-liberty literature, there are tons of ways to advance freedom in your spare time next […]
October 9, 2015

How Did NY Inmates Best Harvard’s Debate Team?

With the right kind of practice and training, anyone can debate like a pro. Just ask the inmates who formed a debate club after taking classes through a Bard College program and […]
October 8, 2015

Due Process v. Emotion: Honorary Degrees Edition

My campus has largely stayed out of the firestorm of free speech zones and censorship, tending to afford students reasonable freedom and conveniently avoiding lawsuits from the Foundation for Individual Rights in […]
September 18, 2015

Share Your Constitution Day Activism to Win $1,000

Yesterday was Constitution Day, and dozens of student groups across the U.S. started conversations about the Constitution on their campus through activism and outreach events. Whether engaging with issues like free speech restrictions […]
September 17, 2015

Who Cares about the Constitution?

Today is Constitution Day, a Federal holiday to observe the adoption of the United States Constitution. Should people who value individual liberty celebrate today? No. If you support individual liberty, supporting the […]
September 17, 2015

A Post-Debate Pick-Me-Up

Are you depressed after watching the Republican debate last night? I mean, how many different ways are there to say “government is good and ought to be bigger”? From a disappointing range […]
September 17, 2015

Follow the Contest Live!

Click below to view social media posts containing the #ConstitutionOnCampus hashtag in real time! See how your event compares to campuses across the country:
September 16, 2015

New Communications Intern: Tim Murphy

How do you contribute to SFL in your new job role? I support the communications team by writing blogs and finding content for social media posts. How did you first get interested […]
September 15, 2015

Constitution Day Activism Contest

You’ve probably seen by now that Students For Liberty is offering $100 grants to help you with Constitution Day activism. We’re already pretty excited for Thursday – and hope that you are […]
September 15, 2015

Tonight’s All-SFL Webinar: When to Sue Your University

Constitution Day is getting close, and with it, a great time to take a stand for your rights on campus. One of the most fundamental rights – and most important to college […]
September 11, 2015

Timely Film Tackles War on Terror

On the 14-year anniversary of 9/11, many Americans will turn to memories of that terrifying day as a way to remember those lost and celebrate the bravery and service of first responders. […]
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