# AlexMercedLibertarian.com > Alex Merced's home for libertarian thought, political philosophy, and advocacy. ## About Alex Merced is the former Libertarian National Committee Vice Chair (2018–2020) and a three-time Libertarian Party candidate for public office. This site presents his libertarian perspective focused on pluralism, kindness, empathy, and building community as the foundation for a freer society. ## Sections - Hero: Introduction and background - Philosophy: Alex Merced's approach to libertarianism - The Loveatarian: Blog posts from loveatarian.substack.com - Reading: Political books authored by Alex Merced - Podcast: "Thoughts and Opinions of Alex Merced" on Spotify - Social: Links to Twitter, Substack, Instagram, Facebook, and Threads ## Social - Twitter: https://twitter.com/loveatarian - Substack: https://loveatarian.substack.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexmercedlibertarian - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexmercedforlnc - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@alexmercedlibertarian - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5cYbdb4q40zo0u4iHjZd9x ## Site - URL: https://alexmercedlibertarian.com - Type: Static site (Astro) - Language: English - Topics: Libertarianism, political philosophy, community, pluralism, freedom ## Sitemap - https://alexmercedlibertarian.com/sitemap-index.xml ## Key Knowledge Base Articles - /knowledge/history-of-libertarian-thought/ - /knowledge/history-of-libertarian-party/ - /knowledge/austrian-school-of-economics/ - /knowledge/keynesian-school-of-economics/ - /knowledge/monetarist-school-of-economics/ - /knowledge/modern-monetary-theory/ - /knowledge/taxation-effects-on-prices-and-mobility/ - /knowledge/inflation-effects-on-prices-and-mobility/ - /knowledge/inequality-government-causes/ - /knowledge/protectionism-why-its-bad/ - /knowledge/money-and-politics/ - /knowledge/foreign-policy-peace-and-trade/ - /knowledge/foreign-policy-war-and-tariffs/ - /knowledge/healthcare-markets-vs-mandates/ - /knowledge/the-case-against-prohibition/ - /knowledge/rules-complexity-and-the-limits-of-law/ - /knowledge/libertarian-case-for-pluralism/ - /knowledge/libertarian-case-for-empathy/ - /knowledge/libertarian-case-for-forgiveness/ - /knowledge/immigration-vectors-and-free-movement/ - /knowledge/corporations-and-the-state/ - /knowledge/democracy-and-majoritarian-incentives/ - /knowledge/third-party-strategy-and-activism/ - /knowledge/government-and-capital-markets/ - /knowledge/cost-of-living-and-welfare-compromises/