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3 Lies About the Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Recall

May 17

How Pat Buchanan Conquered America

Brian Doherty | June 2012

Reliving the 1990s in the 2012 GOP race

Making Life Fair

John Stossel | May 17

Wealth disparity is not unfair—if it results from free exchange.

The Implausibility of Nuclear Terrorism

Steve Chapman | May 17

The worst eventuality is one that will likely never happen.

‘The Financial Crisis Was the Result of Government Housing Policy’

Anthony Randazzo | June 2012

The American Enterprise Institute’s Peter Wallison on how government, not greed, was the essential ingredient in the 2008 meltdown.

Is There a Drone in Your Backyard?

Andrew Napolitano | May 17

Even when we don't have an expectation of privacy, we do have a right to be left alone.

Liberal Intolerance and the Firing of Naomi Schaefer Riley

Cathy Young | May 16

Left-wing academics silence a critic.

China Needs the Rule of Law

Ronald Bailey | May 16

What the fall of a Communist princeling and the jailbreak of a blind pauper tell us about China's prospects.

Reason TV: Outraged Fullerton citizens react to Kelly Thomas beating tape

Paul Detrick | May 16

When Will Obama Evolve on the Drug War?

Sheldon Richman | May 16

Much is made of how Obama’s position on same-sex marriage has “evolved." One hopes his position on the “war on drugs” is also evolving.

JPMorgan Proves We Don't Need More Regulation

David Harsanyi | May 16

Unlike our friends in Washington, JPMorgan Chase paid a price for its bad choices.

Gay Marriage, Like All Marriage, Not Worth Celebrating

Thaddeus Russell | May 16

Beware of governments granting the "right" to enter onerous lifelong contracts.

Romney's Gay Marriage Challenge

Jacob Sullum | May 16

What does he mean by "domestic partnership"?

5 TV Shows for Today's Great Recession

Ed Krayewski | May 15

From zombies attacks to scheming bar owners, these shows reflect today's climate of fear and loathing

The Dictator

Kurt Loder | May 15

The gags are more exhausted than Gaddafi's regime as Sacha Baron Cohen graduates from documentary punking to standard comedy.

From Watergate to Wedgiegate

Gene Healy | May 15

From now on the fully informed voter will have to pore over every nasty prank potential candidates committed as kids

Why We're Entering the Age of Ron Paul

Sharif Christopher Matar | May 15

Terror, Inc.: Shocking Exposé Reveals Dangerous World of Islamic Militants

A. Barton Hinkle | May 15

Few safety standards exist to protect jihadi recruits

Ron Paul Is Not Ending His Campaign for Liberty

Brian Doherty | May 15

The libertarian Texas congressman continues to shake up American politics

Jack Welch vs. Feminists: The Dumb Debate Over Female CEOs

Shikha Dalmia | May 15

Women have more flexibility than men to write their own destiny.

Romney Plans Wall Street Fundraiser From Non-Bankers

Ira Stoll | May 14

While Obama courts Jamie Dimon, Romney goes after more nimble, non-bank financial industry start-ups

Sex Politics and the GOP as We Know It: An Interview with Nancy Cohen

Tracy Oppenheimer | May 14

Taco USA

Gustavo Arellano | June 2012

How Mexican food became more American than apple pie

Obama's 'Cynicism' on Gay Marriage

Steve Chapman | May 14

There is something to be said for a president who takes even a mild stand and nudges the nation toward greater freedom and equality.

For Equality; Against Privilege

Sheldon Richman | May 13

Reclaiming a lost ideal

Moms Say, "No More Drug War!"

Zach Weissmueller | May 13

Tom Easton on Dodd-Frank: "A Terrible Law"

Anthony L. Fisher | May 12

The Case Against Taxpayer-Funded Crop Insurance

Baylen Linnekin | May 12

It's time to abolish this costly government boondoggle.

3 Reasons Obama Should End the Federal Crackdown on Medical Marijuana

Mike Riggs | May 11

It's time for the president to keep his word.