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Javier Milei, the Free Speech Champion Who Takes His Critics to Court
The Argentine president's commitment to limited government has faltered when it comes to free speech.
Democrats' Investigations Could Constitute 'Blatant Criminality,' Says White House Counsel
Democrats have warned the administration to "lawyer up" and prepare for "subpoenas." The White House countered that this could be illegal.
Let Optometrists Wield Lasers
Alberta joins 17 U.S. states that have given trained optometrists the green light to perform certain advanced procedures, giving patients more eye care options.
Ted Cruz Insists That James Comey's '86' Meant 'Kill,' Citing Nonexistent Mob Movies
Despite his avowed commitment to the First Amendment, the senator seems unfazed by the attempt to imprison the former FBI director for constitutionally protected speech.
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Why This Famous Tightrope Walker Is More Afraid of Government Rules Than Walking Across the Grand Canyon
Government-mandated risk aversion may protect people in some ways. But at what cost?
Democrats Miss Hegseth Impeachment Vote for 'Elect Democratic Women' Event
A group meant to send Democrats to Congress instead kept them out of the building during a close, high-stakes vote. But perhaps party leadership preferred it that way.
Democrats Have Big Plans for Artificial Intelligence
Yes, that's as ominous as it sounds.
The Next Congress Will Have the Largest Progressive Caucus in History. What Will It Be Able to Accomplish?
Progressive members of Congress have higher numbers than ever. But so do establishment Democrats.
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Plus: Hegseth impeachment fails, gaming out what happens if Anthropic's IPO goes poorly, and more...
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Matt Taibbi: The Media Care More About Narratives Than Facts
Matt Taibbi discusses how political bias has undermined journalism, Trump's failure to defend free speech, and the dangers of government-backed censorship.
Documents Reveal the Postal Service's Broad Surveillance of Political Activists
Postal investigators monitored social media for protest plans and used facial recognition software.
Trump Debates Mass Deportation With Himself
Even while elevating the main architect of that policy, the president worries that "it might be too tough."
Thomas Massie's Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth Is Derailed
The House voted 211-204, largely along party lines, to refer the impeachment effort to a committee, effectively killing the proposal.
Bloomington, Indiana, Bans Superintelligent AI, Hoping 350 Other Cities Will Follow
Sponsors intend to create “a massive regulatory burden” for AI companies through city-level policies.
Miami Sheriff Hired a Private Law Firm To Pursue—and Profit From—Asset Forfeiture Cases
A court challenge to an unusual agreement between the Miami-Dade sheriff and a law firm will set Florida law on whether police can pay private lawyers on contingency to litigate civil asset forfeiture cases.
Senate Advances Bipartisan Permitting Bill That Could Unleash Energy Development With Major Caveats
The bill would limit environmental reviews and shield projects from political meddling, but it would also expand federal control over the grid.
Impeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free Speech
The two charges are both connected to the Pentagon's summary executions of suspected cocaine smugglers.
Massie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's Impeachment
The charges against the secretary of defense include his negligent attack on an Iranian school and his deliberate attacks on drowning Caribbean sailors. That’s important.
Death of the Abundance Agenda?
Tuesday's election dealt a fatal blow to the notion that Democrats need to embrace growth to win elections.
If Democrats Win Big Again in 2028, Here's What It Might Mean for Sports
Regulating college sports might be dead in the water for now, but it could get a whole lot worse.
Firing Hegseth
Plus: Martha Stewart's poor person costume, Nvidia shares slide, and more...
A Bad Day at SCOTUS for Government Accountability
The Supreme Court looks ready to further insulate rights-violating federal officers from facing civil liability.
An Absurdist's Exile in Buenos Aires: Witold Gombrowicz's Argentine Years
Outsider Everywhere follows the Polish author's 24 years in Argentina.
California Voters Reject 5% Billionaire Wealth Tax
Despite promises of billions in healthcare funding, voters rejected a tax that critics warned would drive wealthy residents and investment out of California.
Thomas Massie Is Right To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Plus: Stephen Miller's promotion to White House chief of staff, Democrats' push for progressive policies, and the emerging 2028 presidential field.
December 2026
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Javier Milei: 'You Don't Beat Populism by Practicing Populism'
At a conference co-sponsored by the Reason Foundation, the Argentine president made the case for principled governance.
