Libertarianism
Despite being primarily conservative, the Western Standard also has some libertarian influence. Ontario lawyer and columnist Karen Selick argued with social conservative television host Michael Coren in a debate column on current public policy issues called Face-off; Edmonton-based National Post columnist Colby Cosh authored the sports column; and Matthew Johnston was the magazine's senior vice-president.
All four – Selick, Williams, Cosh, and Johnston – are known for their libertarian political views.
The Western Standard was purchased by Matthew Johnston in 2008. Since then, the e-magazine has been more openly libertarian, with Johnston stating that in December 2008 that "t the Western Standard, we aim to be fiercely and openly loyal to libertarian ideas without being partisan."
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