Tyler Harris
@tylerharris.bsky.social
Husband, father, entrepreneur, and free marketeer. Former National Exec Director, Libertarian Party. Proprietor, Open Flank Strategies. Chair, Project Liberal Action.
RE: a certain article making the rounds today.
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
RE: a certain article making the rounds today.
Reposted by Tyler Harris
Alabama’s past is America’s future. Ever met anyone who brags they voted for George Wallace?
February 7, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Alabama’s past is America’s future. Ever met anyone who brags they voted for George Wallace?
Why is the DOJ protecting the names of adult criminals as though they’re underage victims?
February 6, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Why is the DOJ protecting the names of adult criminals as though they’re underage victims?
Sic transit gloria mundi.
Trump’s shuttering of the Kennedy Center for effectively the remainder of his term is an admission of defeat. Both performers and audiences had fled the venue in droves after the addition of his cursed name to the fascade by his sycophantic, self-chosen board.
Trump’s shuttering of the Kennedy Center for effectively the remainder of his term is an admission of defeat. Both performers and audiences had fled the venue in droves after the addition of his cursed name to the fascade by his sycophantic, self-chosen board.
February 2, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Sic transit gloria mundi.
Trump’s shuttering of the Kennedy Center for effectively the remainder of his term is an admission of defeat. Both performers and audiences had fled the venue in droves after the addition of his cursed name to the fascade by his sycophantic, self-chosen board.
Trump’s shuttering of the Kennedy Center for effectively the remainder of his term is an admission of defeat. Both performers and audiences had fled the venue in droves after the addition of his cursed name to the fascade by his sycophantic, self-chosen board.
“To acknowledge a real dichotomy, even where one exists, presents too great a risk for most libertarians, tactically (strategic voting is a great bugbear of third parties), philosophically, and psychologically.”
My latest on substack: open.substack.com/pub/tylerjoh...
My latest on substack: open.substack.com/pub/tylerjoh...
The Moral Cowardice at the Heart of Libertarianism
A part of my continuing series deconstructing libertarianism
open.substack.com
February 1, 2026 at 9:02 PM
“To acknowledge a real dichotomy, even where one exists, presents too great a risk for most libertarians, tactically (strategic voting is a great bugbear of third parties), philosophically, and psychologically.”
My latest on substack: open.substack.com/pub/tylerjoh...
My latest on substack: open.substack.com/pub/tylerjoh...
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
When I was a young conservative, there was a very slippery pipeline for young people to fall down to be activated into the conservative movement. It was mostly harmless — a fast track to a BBQ with your congressman, shaking hands with Steve Forbes, or five minutes with Ben Stein. 1/🧵
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
When I was a young conservative, there was a very slippery pipeline for young people to fall down to be activated into the conservative movement. It was mostly harmless — a fast track to a BBQ with your congressman, shaking hands with Steve Forbes, or five minutes with Ben Stein. 1/🧵
I’ve been thinking a lot about the intersection of culture and politics, and the ways in which our culture acts on us. I start here by exploring one particular way our culture acts on us that has been, to paraphrase Hirohito, not necessarily to our advantage.
Evil Stupidity
How our cultural affinity for evil genius leaves us more vulnerable to the evil of today
open.substack.com
January 26, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I’ve been thinking a lot about the intersection of culture and politics, and the ways in which our culture acts on us. I start here by exploring one particular way our culture acts on us that has been, to paraphrase Hirohito, not necessarily to our advantage.
We need a revolution in this country, not of class, or race, or national identity, but of decency.
January 22, 2026 at 2:24 PM
We need a revolution in this country, not of class, or race, or national identity, but of decency.
“Anyone with an audience… is in constant dialogue with that audience, obviously in the sense that they are communicating to the people who choose to listen to them, but also in the sense that the choice to listen in itself communicates something back in return.”
On Language, Capture, and the Creative Muscle
In Which I Reflect on, Justify, Excuse, and Likely Validate the Most Common Critique of My Writing
open.substack.com
January 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
“Anyone with an audience… is in constant dialogue with that audience, obviously in the sense that they are communicating to the people who choose to listen to them, but also in the sense that the choice to listen in itself communicates something back in return.”
Like many, I’ve had a hard time the past few days, not the least of which because of the grotesque reactions of so many to this horror. I try to unpack some of that below.
The Murder of Good
The murder of Renee Good was witnessed by a nation.
open.substack.com
January 10, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Like many, I’ve had a hard time the past few days, not the least of which because of the grotesque reactions of so many to this horror. I try to unpack some of that below.
There are now 20,000 ICE agents in the US. That is 20,000 too many, but not nearly enough to oppress, harass, kidnap, and kill 300 million of us without our assistance, aid, comfort, and compliance. Do not offer it. Stand together as a community, united for peace and safety. This must end.
January 8, 2026 at 1:55 PM
There are now 20,000 ICE agents in the US. That is 20,000 too many, but not nearly enough to oppress, harass, kidnap, and kill 300 million of us without our assistance, aid, comfort, and compliance. Do not offer it. Stand together as a community, united for peace and safety. This must end.
Treating birthrate as a matter of national public policy is, among many other far worse things, very creepy.
December 29, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Treating birthrate as a matter of national public policy is, among many other far worse things, very creepy.
Somehow, appreciation for the endearingly scrappy aspect of the American character has been twisted into a crass celebration of provincialism and yoked to a ruinous and corrupt political movement. I do sincerely hope that the former survives the collapse of the latter two.
December 28, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Somehow, appreciation for the endearingly scrappy aspect of the American character has been twisted into a crass celebration of provincialism and yoked to a ruinous and corrupt political movement. I do sincerely hope that the former survives the collapse of the latter two.
The ongoing desecration of the White House is a potent symbol of our national shame.
December 18, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The ongoing desecration of the White House is a potent symbol of our national shame.
Remember when “character matters” was a rallying cry for the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition?
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Remember when “character matters” was a rallying cry for the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition?
Someone has to have already pointed to the old phrase, “all hat, no cattle.”
December 13, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Someone has to have already pointed to the old phrase, “all hat, no cattle.”
America prospers from engagement with the world. We do best when we approach global partners with a spirit of openness and a recognition of common dignity and human experience. We suffer when we either retract meekly upon ourselves or stride forth alone with domineering arrogance.
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 PM
America prospers from engagement with the world. We do best when we approach global partners with a spirit of openness and a recognition of common dignity and human experience. We suffer when we either retract meekly upon ourselves or stride forth alone with domineering arrogance.
Is bluesky an echo chamber? I think it is for some, which is telling given that we all have the tools to shape and contour our individual experiences here.
My experience is not of an echo chamber, but it is that it’s a little quiet here. That’s also likely driven a lot by my choices, no doubt.
My experience is not of an echo chamber, but it is that it’s a little quiet here. That’s also likely driven a lot by my choices, no doubt.
December 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Is bluesky an echo chamber? I think it is for some, which is telling given that we all have the tools to shape and contour our individual experiences here.
My experience is not of an echo chamber, but it is that it’s a little quiet here. That’s also likely driven a lot by my choices, no doubt.
My experience is not of an echo chamber, but it is that it’s a little quiet here. That’s also likely driven a lot by my choices, no doubt.
War has agreed upon rules, as preposterous as that sounds, not because abiding by them allows one to kill and remain on the side of the angels, but because violating them places one amongst the worst devils of history.
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
War has agreed upon rules, as preposterous as that sounds, not because abiding by them allows one to kill and remain on the side of the angels, but because violating them places one amongst the worst devils of history.
You can secure a border against smuggling by engaging in free trade, secure it against drugs with decrim and rehab-focused infrastructure to erode demand, and secure it from illegal crossings by embracing freer movement with expansive visa programs and Schengen-like agreements with trusted nations.
October 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
You can secure a border against smuggling by engaging in free trade, secure it against drugs with decrim and rehab-focused infrastructure to erode demand, and secure it from illegal crossings by embracing freer movement with expansive visa programs and Schengen-like agreements with trusted nations.
The Trump ballroom is planned to dwarf the iconic residence itself.
October 24, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The Trump ballroom is planned to dwarf the iconic residence itself.
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At @theunpopulist.net, I'm launching a new project about how our institutions failed so completely and what a constitutional reconstruction should look like. Because the aftermath of this catastrophe will be here sooner rather than later. 1/
This No Kings Day, The UnPopulist Launches ‘The Reconstruction Agenda’
Liberals need to start planning for a post-authoritarian future and rebuilding stronger institutions that a rogue president can’t so easily take over and weaponize again
www.theunpopulist.net
October 19, 2025 at 10:06 PM
At @theunpopulist.net, I'm launching a new project about how our institutions failed so completely and what a constitutional reconstruction should look like. Because the aftermath of this catastrophe will be here sooner rather than later. 1/
“No Kings” is the core message of the American founding. Be safe today, but be bold and be proud.
October 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
“No Kings” is the core message of the American founding. Be safe today, but be bold and be proud.