When: Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 5 PM CT / 3 PM PT
Where: Dapper's East (2901 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618) / Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81216467150)
Meeting # 3,867 - Starchild, Chair of the Libertarian Party of San Francisco; Justin Tucker, College regular and Chicago First Ward Libertarian Committeeperson
Debate: Anarchism vs. Libertarian Statism - What is the best political arrangement for preserving liberty?
2026 marks 250 years of the Declaration of Independence. This document was a milestone in the history of the liberation of mankind. It was a major instance of Enlightenment political theory becoming praxis.
2026 also marks 52 years since the 1974 Libertarian National Convention in Dallas, Texas, when the pragmatic and radical factions within the LP agreed to take a neutral stance on the existence of the state. This was reflected in the passing of the LP's Statement of Principles. This became known as the Dallas Accord.
Libertarian activists Starchild of San Francisco and Justin Tucker of Chicago will offer provocative arguments on the best political arrangement for preserving liberty. Starchild will argue in favor of anarchism, while Tucker will argue in favor of libertarian statism.
After the College of Complexes is over, we will meet at Portillo's (3343 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60618) for dessert, drinks, and to continue the conversation.
