Name: The Forbidden Idea: Voluntary Cooperation or Violence—There Exists No Middle Way (Refreshments provided)
Start: 2026-07-10T08:30:00-0700
End: 2026-07-10T09:15:00-0700

The Forbidden Idea: Voluntary Cooperation or Violence—There Exists No Middle Way (Refreshments provided)

Friday July 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT

Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

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Discover the “Forbidden Idea” that has powered human flourishing for millennia: individual liberty grounded in natural law, self-ownership, and the non-aggression principle.

In this fast-paced session, you’ll trace how these ideas emerged, why they matter, and how they are being challenged today by collectivist ideologies—and what must be done to advance liberty in our lifetime.

Come ready to “Think Independent,” and leave with the tools to act boldly.

Speakers

Mark Monoscalco

Advocate for Individual Liberty and Author of The Forbidden Idea

Mark A. Monoscalco currently serves on the board of directors of the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii, a state policy think tank dedicated to advancing individual liberty and economic freedom. He has studied the moral and philosophical foundations of individual liberty for more than... Read More →

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The Forbidden Idea

This book was written to share the fundamental principles and history of individual liberty in a clear, concise manner. Hopefully it will help you better understand these ideas and inspire you to advocate for them.As government spending and regulation continue to grow, we are accelerating... Read More →

Friday July 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
Jefferson Salon Room 124-125

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FreedomFest 2026

Mark Monoscalco

The Forbidden Idea

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FreedomFest 2026

Mark Monoscalco

The Forbidden Idea

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