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The Libertarian Dilemma on Abortion

The case of the total ban on abortion in Poland and the mass protest of women around the world #BlackMonday has reawakened the debate about women's rights over the fetus they carry. The article aims to show the libertarian view on this very sensitive topic. There are disputes in society that at first glance seem eternal ...

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Independence…my ass

Yes. This is one of those articles that says again that ours is not independence at all. And… that today we are celebrating a hollow holiday. So if today you are in the mood to wave tricolor flags, drink brandy and get pumped up, cursing Syrians, Russians, gayrope, the international situation, the Great Powers, Ottoman enslavers, etc., …

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Legalization of cannabis around the world and in our country – in 2016

The year is not over yet, but in politics almost nothing happens overnight, especially when it comes to serious and large-scale reforms, such as the legalization of cannabis. Let's take a look at what is happening around the globe with the prohibition of this much-discussed plant. …

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The genocide in the Philippines – another lesson in democracy

We all know from history how easily, gradually and imperceptibly modern societies can fall into the grip of dictatorial and oppressive regimes. Everyone is familiar with the stories of Adolf Hitler, Robert Mugabe and a number of other democratically ascended to power tyrants. In the last month, one piece of news has been almost absent from the Bulgarian media. …

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It's not business, but politicians' hate speech that's poisoning our society

For half a year I have been reading about the violated right to free speech of Borislav Sandov and the injustice of the Bulgarian judicial system… At the same time, I observe his activities and try to determine their value. Apart from anti-everything activities, I don’t see anything else. To have the attitude that you can comment without being able to do – …

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Shared travel – a lesson in capitalism and snobbery

It never even crossed my mind that I would have to speak out publicly on this topic, or even parade on television, defending the obvious. But alas, I now know that nothing, absolutely nothing, can surprise me in Bulgarian managerial thought. The chronology of events Once upon a time...

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Gay self-defense activist: Arm yourself

Tom Palmer* We see a kind of celebration on the Internet over the slaughter of peaceful people simply because they are gay and American. This makes them a "double win" for the so-called Islamic State (ISIS). It is high time we fought back. We must stand up to the "gun-free" slaughterhouses. If there were a legal …

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