Last time, we shared the articles you, our readers, loved the most this year. To close out 2024, we’re flipping the script and sharing our top picks.
So, how did we decide? Each of our editors made nominations. Turns out, we have very different preferences as a total of 13 different articles were nominated. To narrow it down, we voted to break the ties and rank our favourites.
Without further ado, here are this year’s Editors’ Picks.
How Capitalism Helped a Rat Escape Poverty: A Libertarian Perspective on the Movie Ratatouille by Bisher Alshehab
It’s no surprise that this article about Ratatouille topped our list again—it was a hit with both readers and editors alike! If you’re wondering what all the fuss is about, do it. Go read this fascinating piece on the relationship between capitalism and a cooking rat. Trust us, it’s worth the read.
Coming Out As Libertarian by Connor Sutton
Coming out can be a scary experience and in today’s divided world, openly sharing your political beliefs can feel just as risky. This moving piece, originally published in our Fearless for Freedom print issue, captures this experience with a deeply personal narrative that you can relate with. Check it out.
Through Emerald-Tinted Glasses: Authoritarianism in Wicked by José Alejandro Iturralde Camacho
Another movie commentary made it to our top 5 this year. Broadway fans, rejoice—this article on Wicked is for you! The movie adaptation stirred up so much discussion about its political meaning and I’m glad one of our correspondents could jump on it. Go read this piece to see what José has to say about the portrayal of authoritarianism in Wicked.
Liberty Amid Adversity: Empowerment and Resilience in Sudanese Displacement by Tesneem Hamed Osman
According to Hayek, “emergencies have always been the pretext on which the safeguards of individual liberty have been eroded.” However, internally displaced persons in Sudan are proving just the opposite: That emergencies are also an opportunity for liberty and individual initiative to thrive. Read this inspiring piece on how people are working towards a better life since the war in Sudan broke out.
The Paradox of Belonging: Embracing Community Without Losing Yourself by Anna Shnaidman
How do we balance the desire to belong with the need to maintain our individuality? In this thought-provoking piece, Anna explores the timeless tension between collectivism and individualism, and the challenges of finding harmony between the two. For anyone who has ever felt torn between individuality and community, this is an article you won’t want to miss.
We loved working on these articles and hope you enjoyed reading them just as much. Thank you for being part of another incredible year with us. Here’s to 2025 and even more thought-provoking pieces ahead! Wishing you a happy and inspiring New Year from all of us at SpeakFreely!
