The Stateless Man

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No Transparency in Canada | Avoid Confining Advice | Education as a Way of Life | The US as Rome Jun 17, 2013

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Corey Schruder of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation explains the lack of transparency in government compensation in Canada, and how the latest attempt to change that on the margin went off the rails. Heather Thorkelson has written about how not following advice led to so many adventures for her, including getting to base camp at Mount Everest and visiting Antarctica. She lives in Lima, Peru, and is a life coach. Erica Goldson is famous for her valedictorian speech against schooling and advocates for alternative and life-long education and getting off the conveyer-belt. Mark Skousen, is the founder of FreedomFest, perhaps the world’s largest liberty conference.

College by 12 | Exiled from Russia | Greece’s Not-So-Golden Dawn | New Zealand’s Housing Crisis Jun 07, 2013

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Socratic Embarrassment | Identity Post-Yugoslavia | Facebook "Terrorist Threat" | Rich States, Poor States May 29, 2013

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Jan Helfeld is a renegade interviewer whose “Socratic interview technique” exposes contradictory premises in the assertions of political leaders and commentators. Jadranko Brkic is managing director of Sloboda i Prosperitet TV (Freedom and Prosperity TV), a libertarian media network in the Western Balkans. He shares his story, from living throughout the globe to how he fought in the civil war of the former Yugoslavia. Evan Greer of the Center for Rights and Fight For The Future is advocating for the release of an 18-year-old facing 20 years in prison for a Facebook post! Jonathan Williams of the American Legislative Exchange Council coauthored the Rich States, Poor States booklet, and he discusses his ranking of economic competitiveness.

The Upside of Austerity in the U.S.; TEFL Certification Update; Why Generation-Y Isn’t All That Bad; The Truth About Dubai May 23, 2013

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While many of us speak of rapid austerity policy in negative terms, Kevin Williamson says “bring it on.” A National Review columnist, he believes financial difficulties will inevitably lead towards self-sufficiency, innovative solutions, and a freer economy. Bruce Jones, of the International TEFL Academy, returns to share why you want to consider certification before heading abroad to teach English, along with the latest developments in terms of demand. Us Generation-Y members have earned a low reputation, although I consider the allegations from Time Magazine laughable. Brad Hines, a writer and social media strategist, doesn’t think that is the entire story either.

The Solitary Lady Wanderer; Secession around the World; The Open Borders Solution May 08, 2013

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Travel presents heightened concerns for women, particularly in the case of safety. One who has not let that stop her is the Solitary Wanderer. Aleah Taboclaon shares her tips and why she wrote the popular article, “Date a Girl Who Travels.” Nations come and go, even if many of us do not follow history or current events enough to realize. Today, there are many individuals pushing for secession as a route to local governance and sovereignty. Yaël Ossowski and Dennis Bumpy Kanahele, of Québec and Hawaii, explain the basis for those efforts. Finally, we examine something we celebrate through The Stateless Man — freedom of movement and open borders.

The Freedom Friend on Singapore Outcompeting the United States May 01, 2013

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Singapore is one of the world's leaders for economic freedom, as ranked by the Fraser Institute and the Heritage Foundation — and stories of wealthy individuals, such as Facebook founder Eduardo Saverin, expatriating there abound. The Freedom Friend, Michelle Liberman, is living down there and writing a book about life as a female from the United States. You don't want to miss this sharp lady's insights!

Property Rights Rankings in Canada; Police State U.S.A.; Table Tennis Champion Visits North Korea Apr 23, 2013

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My favorite think tank in Canada is the Frontier Centre, and their latest notable research is a new ranking of property rights across the provinces. The author, Joseph Quesnel, explains the various measures of property and how the provinces and territories of Canada compare. Recent events in Boston have revealed an ugly side of United States’ law enforcement, and, given my four years in Boston, it is getting close to home. Brad Jordan of Food Riot Radio chats with us about the surreal situation right now. Sarah Her-Lee is an inspirational athlete from Taiwan, now representing New Zealand in table tennis. She shares how she has turned her passion into her vocation, along with observations from her recent visit to North Korea.

Big Brother China; Lifelong Learning; Withhold Support for the Cuban Regime? Apr 17, 2013

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Rather than undermine communist rule in China, the internet has suffered from sophisticated censorship there. Milton Mai of North Carolina State University—a native of Guangzhou—expands on what this means. Jeff Johnston is a Canadian who now bases himself in Cuenca, Ecuador. A recent article from him was on being a “lifelong learner” and "generalist," and we also get his thoughts on how to make a living as a writer on the road. Many falsely believe that most or all U.S. citizens cannot travel to Cuba. In fact, U.S. citizens can receive a permit to travel there and get around the restriction by traveling through another country first. Marianela Toledo of Florida Watchdog also explains the arguments for and against travel there, legal or not.

Stranded in American Samoa; the Valley of Longevity, Ecuador; Why Millennials Are so Ironic; Radical Unschooling Apr 10, 2013

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Mikhail Sebastian is on after confusion over time zones last week. He is the man with no nationality who was stuck down in American Samoa for more than a year. A friend of mine from North Carolina has begun a new life alongside his wife in Vilcabamba, Ecuador—the Valley of Longevity. For a host of reasons, Ecuador is a leading expat destination, and Jim Braman gives you a straight up appraisal. Zachary Caceres has caught my attention as editor of Radical Social Entrepreneurs, and he’s written on why millennials are “so ironic… because we’re getting screwed.” “Unschooling.” is an alternative approach to education that is gaining popularity, and Dayna Martin has written Radical Unschooling: A Revolution Has Begun.

Freedom in the 50 States Ranking Out! Seasteading as the New Frontier for Expatriation Apr 03, 2013

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The latest Freedom in the 50 States ranking is out from the Mercatus Center. One of the authors, Jason Sorens, joins me to discuss his findings. Sorens also founded the Free State Project of New Hampshire, and we reflect on its success after ten years. The number one state, according the ranking, is North Dakota. So I’ve invited my good friend and go-to-man on the state, former state senator Curtis Olafson, to examine how it climbed from 16th just ten years ago. Some people are trying to flee or get around nationalities. How? By living on the sea, of course. That’s right, seasteading is becoming reality, and Blueseed is leading the charge.

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