Articles By: Christopher Oppermann
Christopher Oppermann is a contributing writer to the Harvard Political Review. A concentrator in Social Studies in the class of 2013 at Harvard College, Christopher has particular interest in the thought of the Austrian school of economics, as well as classical liberal and libertarian social theory. He draws influence and inspiration from thinkers such as Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich Hayek, H.L. Mencken, Albert J. Nock, Thomas Woods, and Ron Paul (also known as "The Man"). When not reading, thinking, writing, speaking, eating, or sleeping about liberty and libertarian thought, Christopher enjoys seeing the sights of Boston, as well as passing time in the company of his wonderful friends.

Christopher Oppermann / March 13, 2012 11:51 pm

Another Needless Drug War Tragedy

The death of a Georgia teen underscores the need for drug policy reform.

Christopher Oppermann / October 17, 2011 1:50 pm

Weighing In On the Odd Couple: The Liberty and Occupy Movements

Ron Paul supporters may pepper #Occupy protests, but the two movements are fundamentally opposed.

Christopher Oppermann / August 9, 2011 11:00 pm

Nationalize the Riots, Save the Economy

A modest proposal for the Brits: destroy things for the public good.

Christopher Oppermann / August 7, 2011 12:09 am

Why I Still Don’t Vote

Chris Oppermann has better things to do than buy into the two party system.

Christopher Oppermann / July 25, 2011 9:04 pm

Why I Don’t Vote

Christopher Oppermann outlines why he's more inclined to mock the vote than rock the vote.

Christopher Oppermann / June 30, 2011 6:27 pm

The Humbling Power of the Way of Grace

"But this presumption hints at a type of arrogance, an unwarranted confidence in the ability of such finite and insignificant beings to comprehend the most complex and baffling of mysteries."

Christopher Oppermann / May 23, 2011 4:49 pm

Libertarianism, Part 2: Consequentialism

Consequentionalist libertarians are amoral in a goods way.

Christopher Oppermann / April 16, 2011 10:03 pm

Libertarianism, Part 1: Introduction – Reasons and Radicality

Libertarian extraordinaire Chris Oppermann leads a road trip. Destination: understanding libertarianism.

Christopher Oppermann / April 14, 2011 1:54 pm

Weighing in: Rep. Peter King is a Threat to National Security

Radicalization may be a danger, but Peter King is making it worse.

Christopher Oppermann / March 15, 2011 10:38 pm

Japan and Broken Windows

The myth of "productive destruction" in the wake of the disaster in Japan

Christopher Oppermann / March 14, 2011 11:31 pm

Guns on Campus?

Who should decide whether or not to allow guns on campuses?

Christopher Oppermann / February 14, 2011 12:12 am

Funding for Abortion; Libertarian Nuances

The Planned Parenthood controversy and how libertarians really see abortion

Christopher Oppermann / February 1, 2011 7:45 pm

Weighing In: Giffords And Guns

Update concerning the Congresswoman: Fortunately, Rep. Giffords has continued her miraculously speedy recovery, and is starting rehab. We can only continue to hope and pray that all continues to go well, if not better. In the wake of the assassination attempt on Rep. Gabrielle Giffords by a mentally deranged man – an attack which took the lives of six and ... Read More

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