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Consider the natural libertarians

From Australia's Policy, open the borders: Chris Berg on how classical liberals should support the free movement of people; we’re all cultural libertarians: Kerry Howley on why freedom is about more than just the absence of government; between classical liberalism and social liberalism: Fred Argy on how social liberals support markets, but also government action to promote a firm safety net and equal opportunity. From Great Britain's Renewal, Roger Backhouse on economists and the rise of neo-liberalism; and a review of books on the making of neo-liberalism. From The American, the social psychology of freedom: Intellectuals routinely give undue weight to people’s ideas, and they tend to believe that ideas cause attitudes, though it is far more often the other way around — consider the natural libertarians. Where do libertarians belong politically? From Cato Unbound, Larry Arnhart on why libertarians need Charles Darwin — they need him because a Darwinian science of human evolution supports classical liberalism (and responses by PZ Myers, Lionel Tiger, and Herbert Gintis and a reply). Rev. Robert Sirico on the moral basis for economic liberty. From Alternative Right, Richard Hoste on Ayn Rand's curious bloodlust; or, all non-Objectivists must be crushed! Ayn Rand's laissez-faire tracts have enjoyed a revival in recent years and continues to influence US finance and politics. From Wonkette, a series on Ayn Rand's Adventures in Wonderland.