Our fight for freedom, sound policy, and LOLA voices in global discourse continues. In May, LOLA leaders appeared in 18 major media outlets and podcasts, challenging authoritarian narratives, exposing state overreach, and elevating overlooked voices in libertarian thought.

From dissecting trade myths in the U.S. and highlighting women’s empowerment through voluntary community, to analyzing the EU’s green agenda and digital regulations, examining political marketing in Brazil, and reclaiming the legacy of women in the libertarian tradition, LOLA leaders brought keypoints in the liberty movement.

At LOLA, we shape the conversation for a freer future.

Featured Appearances 

The U.S. is in a trade deficit, but that’s not a bad thing
Holly Jean Soto, LOLA Director of Operations

In a clear and compelling op-ed for the Orlando Sentinel, Holly Jean Soto challenges the alarmism surrounding the U.S. trade deficit. Rather than viewing it as a sign of economic weakness, she explains why trade imbalances are a natural outcome of global commerce, and often a sign of a thriving, investment-attracting economy.

Approaching the issue through a libertarian economic lens, Holly debunks common myths and shows how trade deficits reflect voluntary exchange, capital flow, and consumer choice, not failure.

Key points include:
🔍 Why trade deficits don’t mean a country is “losing”
🔍 How imports can boost living standards and economic efficiency
🔍 The danger of protectionist narratives that fuel bad policy

The message is clear: economic freedom works best when we trust people to decide how and with whom they trade.

Reclaiming free market feminist
Izabela Patriota, LOLA Director of Development

In a thoughtful interview on the Free Cities Podcast, Izabela Patriota explores what it means to empower women through liberty, not government mandates. Drawing from her personal and professional journey as a Brazilian libertarian, she discusses the political landscape in Latin America, the impact of U.S. politics abroad, and the urgent need to champion economic freedom.

Through a libertarian lens, Izabela challenges state-centered approaches to gender issues and highlights how real empowerment comes from community, choice, and individual responsibility.

Key points include:
🔍 Why strong communities and not the state, are key to women’s empowerment
🔍 How U.S. politics influence Latin America’s liberty movement
🔍 The evolving role of gender and the importance of voluntary solutions

Women don’t need politicians to tell them how to live, hey need freedom to choose their own path.

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The forgotten feminist battle: defending motherhood and market solutions
Patricia Erives, chapter leader, LOLA Chihuahua, México

In a powerful op-ed for México Libertario, Patricia Erives calls attention to one of the most overlooked topics in modern feminist discourse: motherhood. Far from being a burden or barrier to professional growth, she argues that motherhood is a vital and empowering choice that deserves respect and market-based solutions.

Patricia outlines how the private sector and voluntary agreements can better support working mothers than state-imposed mandates. She argues that women shouldn’t have to choose between freedom and family.

Key points include:
🔍 Why modern feminism must make space for motherhood
🔍 How market solutions from remote work to parental savings funds, empower working mothers
🔍 The need for voluntary, flexible, and family-friendly policies over government intervention

Motherhood isn’t a flaw in the feminist narrative, it’s a vital part of it. And women deserve the freedom to define success on their own terms.

Full List Of Global Media Mentions

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