| Liberty is having a bad moment. According to Freedom House, global freedom declined for the 19th consecutive year in 2024. Sixty countries saw their political rights and civil liberties decline. (Only 34 secured improvements.) In over 40% of the countries and territories that held elections, candidates were targeted with assassination attempts, polling places were attacked, or post-election protests were suppressed with force. Last week, political activist, speaker, and organizer Charlie Kirk was assassinated as he addressed students at Utah Valley University. He was killed while doing what he believed in - speaking publicly about ideas, engaging with students, defending free speech. He was 31. Whether you agreed with Kirk or not is beside the point. In a free society, ideas are met with arguments - not bullets. It was a warning shot across the bow for those who believe in free expression, civil dialogue, and the open exchange of ideas. Much of the problem originates within our educational system. On many of today's campuses, facts have been replaced with feelings. Diversity of thought has been replaced by homogeneity of thought. Persuasion has been replaced by public shaming. And education has been replaced by indoctrination. Many of our schools of higher learning actively undermine the foundational principles that create peace, harmony, and prosperity. Recent polls show that 59% of students are afraid to share perspectives that differ from their classmates, 61% are too intimidated to share beliefs that differ from their professors in class, and 64% believe the political and social climate on their campus prevents them from expressing themselves freely. The Foundation For Individual Rights and Expression recently found that more than one-third of students say "using violence to stop a campus speech" can be acceptable. Most Americans are profoundly disturbed about this. Yet many shrug their shoulders and say, "What can I do about it?" The answer? A lot. Students For Liberty is a non-profit that helps build college students into young leaders by equipping them to defend personal, economic, and political freedoms. It provides them with thorough training that allows them to write, speak, organize, and lead others to do the same. If you donate to Students For Liberty - as I do - you support a vital non-profit that excels in promoting liberty, open inquiry, and free markets. And if you act now, you can save many thousands of dollars in taxes - twice - on your 2025 taxes. Here's how… Students For Liberty is a global movement of young individuals committed to promoting the ideas of liberty, free markets, and limited government. It firmly believes that a society that respects individual rights and fosters economic and personal freedom leads to prosperity, innovation, and the wellbeing of its citizens. Its chapters are aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of these principles among students on campus and within the broader community. Through seminars, workshops, guest lectures, and community outreach programs, the folks at Students For Liberty empower young minds to think critically, engage in constructive discussions, and develop a strong foundation of knowledge about the principles that shape our world for the better. To continue its impactful work, the organization relies on the support of generous individuals who share its vision for a freer and more prosperous future. Your contribution can make a significant difference in amplifying its efforts and reaching a broader audience. Here are just a few ways your support will have a lasting impact: - Educational initiatives: Your donation will help Students For Liberty organize informative seminars and workshops that equip students with the tools to articulate and defend the principles of liberty in their academic and personal lives.
- Online courses: Teach students practical ways to push back against woke administrators and students.
- Campus speaker series: With your support, it can invite renowned speakers and experts to campus, providing students with unique perspectives and insights on topics related to economics, individual rights, and freedom. Each year, Students For Liberty organizes over 3,700 events with more than 225,000 attendees.
- Community outreach: The organization aims to extend its influence beyond the campus through community events and partnerships. Your contribution enables it to engage with a wider audience and promote the values of liberty.
- Thoughtful engagement: Students For Liberty funds a YouTube channel -The Invisible Lens - that explores the political ideas expressed in movies, sports, and music. It has already generated more than 4 million views.
- Alumni network: Students For Liberty supports an alumni network of more than 12,000 free market advocates who now work in business, government, journalism, academia, and think tanks.
A donation to Students For Liberty reflects your dedication to empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers, the people who will shape the future. You become an integral part of a movement that is creating lasting change and fostering a society rooted in liberty and individual rights. I'm proud to donate my time and money to Students For Liberty. | 
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