Timothy Troutner

Libertarian writer and student focused on economics and politics. Contributes to IVN analyzing the connection between ideas and current events, with emphasis on civil liberties, foreign policy, and economic liberty.

Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls

As the election nears, a disturbing phenomenon is spreading across American politics. State leaders are initiating last minute purges of voter rolls. To the unquestioning observer, it appears that these

By Timothy Troutner

/ June 14, 2012

Texas Conducts Massive Purge of Voter Rolls

US Federal Justice Department Steps in to Stop Florida Voter Purge

In Florida, election year stakes are high, and both parties are struggling for any advantage. Unfortunately, in the last month, the battle has spilled over into a dispute over who

By Timothy Troutner

/ June 7, 2012

US Federal Justice Department Steps in to Stop Florida Voter Purge

Florida Governor Rick Scott's Purge of Voter Rolls Sparks Controversy

It's election time in America, and all aspects of the unfolding political battle have become top news. Researchers try to dig up dirt on candidates and analysts sift

By Timothy Troutner

/ May 31, 2012

Florida Governor Rick Scott's Purge of Voter Rolls Sparks Controversy

In Congress Adam Smith and Justin Amash Wage a Bipartisan Battle for Civil Liberties

In Washington, the battle over civil liberties is raging unnoticed. While the mass media covers the contentious but more ancillary issues of President Obama's support for gay marriage

By Timothy Troutner

/ May 24, 2012

In Congress Adam Smith and Justin Amash Wage a Bipartisan Battle for Civil Liberties

Ron Paul and Political Mavericks: Why Party Establishments Oppose Them

This entire election cycle, the Ron Paul campaign has been fighting an empirically proven and documented media black out. Ron Paul supporters understandably complain about how the mainstream media has

By Timothy Troutner

/ May 17, 2012

Ron Paul and Political Mavericks: Why Party Establishments Oppose Them

Gary Johnson and Third Parties: Why The Two-Party System Fears Them

Ever since Ralph Nader's infamous impact on the 2000 presidential election, both the Democratic and Republican parties have feared an influential third party candidate. While third parties provide

By Timothy Troutner

/ May 10, 2012

Gary Johnson and Third Parties: Why The Two-Party System Fears Them

Paul Ryan's Budget: Partisanship, Not Solutions

Representative Paul Ryan is known as a solutions man. He has gained a reputation for making difficult decisions, taking bold steps to balance the budget. Some have gone as far

By Timothy Troutner

/ May 3, 2012

Paul Ryan's Budget: Partisanship, Not Solutions

Trayvon Martin: Never Let a Tragedy Go to Waste

Rahm Emanuel expressed the prevailing wisdom in American politics when he said, "Never let a serious crisis go to waste. What I mean by that is it's

By Timothy Troutner

/ April 20, 2012

Trayvon Martin: Never Let a Tragedy Go to Waste