Alissa Butcher is an undergraduate honors student at Northwood University, double majoring in Cybersecurity and Management Information Systems. Alissa’s passion for freedom and capitalism is evident in her successful leadership with Turning Point USA as Northwood’s chapter president.
Alissa and her family live in Troy, Michigan, and enjoy traveling, especially to Disney parks. In her free time, she enjoys reading and following the news to stay informed on important current issues.
Editor’s note: This is a feature from the September edition of When Free to Choose, a signature publication by Northwood University. Since first being published in November 2020, When Free to Choose has become a monthly habit for people who seek a substantive, thoughtful examination of the principles of liberty. Northwood is proud to provide...
The following is part of the In Defense of Freedom essay series by Northwood University students. Socialism fails. Every. Single. Time. There is not one example of true socialism that has been enacted successfully, instead, it is the opposite. Capitalism is proven to be the most successful form of government and when you take that...