Liberty International

06/18/2026

What if your smartphone could tell you its own story? 📱

In 1958, Leonard Read wrote "I, Pencil" — a groundbreaking essay in which a simple pencil narrated its own creation, revealing the thousands of people across the globe whose voluntary cooperation made it possible. No central planner. No single mastermind. Just the invisible hand of free markets at work.

Now, Lawrence W. Reed (President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education and one of the most recognized voices in the global freedom movement) brings that same idea into the 21st century with "I, Smartphone."

🎬 The "I, Smartphone" animated video is NOW LIVE on YouTube! Link in bio.
📖 Read the full essay: https://liberty-intl.org/i-smartphone/

📚 Get the paperback or Kindle version on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP9MG18K
Produced by Liberty International, in partnership with:

🇳🇵 Bikalpa an Alternative (Nepal)

🇮🇳 Centre for Civil Society (India)

🇺🇸 Speak Freely (USA)

🌍 African Students For Liberty

🇨🇦 Montreal Economic Institute - Institut Economique de Montreal (Canada)

06/17/2026

🌍 Announcing the winners of our Digital Nomad Storytelling Contest: Stories Without Borders!

We asked digital nomads around the world to share how freedom of movement and remote work have shaped their lives. The response was incredible.

🏆 We're thrilled to congratulate our two winners:
• Tomás Palicio (Argentina) — Over 30 Category
• Anne Dias (Brazil) — Under 30 Category

From educators and doctors to entrepreneurs and content creators, contestants showed how technology is enabling people to build meaningful lives from virtually anywhere on the planet.

But the story doesn't end here! Tomás and Anne will be speaking at the Liberty International World Conference 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal, where they'll share their journeys in depth.

Learn more about our conference at liwc26.com

Read the full announcement and learn what makes their stories so inspiring 👇
https://liberty-intl.org/2026/06/16/stories-without-borders-the-digital-nomad-storytelling-contest/

Meet the winners of Liberty International's Digital Nomad Storytelling Contest, Tomás Palicio and Anne Dias — and the stories of freedom behind them.

06/11/2026

🎉 Meet Anne Dias 🇧🇷 — winner of the Under 30 Category in our Digital Nomad Storytelling Contest!

Lawyer, public speaker, and passionate advocate for freedom, Anne has worked with international organizations such as Ladies of Liberty Alliance and the Cato Institute in Washington, D.C.

Today, she continues her mission as a columnist and commentator for Gazeta do Povo and as the founder of Instituto Amplifica, connecting voices that defend freedom in Brazil with the press.

Through her passion for travel, freedom, and global dialogue, Anne shared a story that truly inspired us. 🌍✨

Congratulations, Anne, on your winning submission!

06/10/2026

Why should libertarians care about longevity?

Is extending human life merely a scientific challenge—or is it fundamentally a question of freedom, self-ownership, and personal choice?

Join an engaging conversation with leading thinkers from the liberty movement as they explore the ethical, philosophical, and practical implications of living longer.

🎙 Featuring:
• Daniel Fylstra
• Jeff Crawford
• Mary Ruwart

🎤 Moderated by Per Bylund

📅 June 13
⏰ 11:00 AM Central Time (USA)
💻 Free online event via Zoom

👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xo3WxqoDQXWtiik6zG78Vg

06/08/2026

🎉 Meet Tomás Palicio 🇦🇷 — winner of the Over 30 Category in our Digital Nomad Storytelling Contest!

Entrepreneur, community builder, and passionate advocate for liberty and global connection, Tomás embodies the spirit of the digital nomad lifestyle.

Through his experiences traveling, building international networks, and promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and freedom across Latin America and beyond, Tomás shared a story that truly inspired us. 🌍✨

Congratulations, Tomás, on your winning submission!

06/05/2026

Waiting for "mutual" free trade before opening your market?

That's like refusing to buy cheap groceries just because your neighbor doesn't get a discount. 🛒

Free trade benefits YOUR people — not the other country.

→ Cheaper goods
→ More choices
→ Lower costs for businesses

Hong Kong and New Zealand proved it. No special deals needed. Just open markets and real results. 📈

06/04/2026

🌍 The journey is complete.

All episodes of our Digital Nomads documentary are now live.
Stories, experiences, challenges, and perspectives from people building a life beyond borders.

Watch it now on YouTube! 🎬✨

06/03/2026

🏆 Meet the winners of the Digital Nomad Storytelling Contest!

We asked people living on their own terms to share their stories — and the response was incredible.

🥇 Over 30 Category: Tomás Palicio
An Argentine entrepreneur and community builder who has spent years connecting liberty-minded people across borders, organizing events and initiatives around free markets, innovation, and individual freedom.

🥇 Under 30 Category: Anne Dias
A Brazilian lawyer, public speaker, and freedom advocate who works to amplify pro-liberty voices in the press — from the Cato Institute in Washington D.C. to her own Instituto Amplifica in Brazil.

Congratulations to our winners! 🎉

06/02/2026

📢 Why should libertarians care about longevity?

What if extending healthy human life isn’t just a medical issue—but a question of freedom, self-ownership, and individual rights?

Join us for an engaging discussion featuring leading voices in liberty, entrepreneurship, psychology, and health as they explore the ethical, philosophical, and practical implications of living longer.

🎙️ Speakers:
• Daniel Fylstra
• Jeff Crawford
• Mary Ruwart

🎤 Moderator:
• Per Bylund

📅 June 13
⏰ 11:00 AM (Central Time, USA)
💻 Free online event via Zoom

🔗 Register through the link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Xo3WxqoDQXWtiik6zG78Vg

06/01/2026

Freedom as a Banner | What the Digital Nomad Movement Is Really About 🌍

It used to sound like a fantasy. Work from anywhere, travel the world, answer to no one.
Today, it's a growing global movement — and Tato Germen has been living it, building it, and helping others find their place in it.

In this conversation with Marco Palazzo, Tato breaks down what the digital nomad lifestyle actually looks like backstage: the mindset, the strategy, the community, and the hard decisions that come with choosing freedom as a way of life.

He also noticed something most people don't talk about — the loneliness that comes with constant movement. That's what drove him to start organizing events and bringing nomads together.

🎙️ Interviewed by Marco Palazzo
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tevazm9ctEQ