Trump’s Tariffs Injure Another American Business

Tariffs always divert resources toward government-favored firms and away from everyone else.

Veronique de Rugy | 7.19.2018

E.U. Hits Google With $5 Billion Ginned-Up Protectionist Fines

5 of the 6 largest European antitrust decisions have been slapped on U.S. tech companies

Declan McCullagh | 7.18.2018

The Latest Target of the Trump Administration's Anti-Immigration Jihad: Naturalized Americans

It has revived a dead program and created a task force to review citizenship applications

Shikha Dalmia | 7.18.2018

The Framers Did Not Know From 3D-Printed Guns. So How Can They Be Covered by the Second Amendment?

A former congressman suggests that homemade plastic guns can be banned because they did not exist in 1791.

Jacob Sullum | 7.18.2018

San Francisco Ballot Initiative Would Tax Ridesharing Companies, Internet Sales, and Robot Cars

City Supervisor Aaron Peskin is on a quest to tax everything good about the 21st century.

Christian Britschgi | 7.18.2018

In Defense of Mark Zuckerberg Letting Holocaust Deniers Use Facebook

Silencing hate isn't the same thing as squelching it.

Robby Soave | 7.18.2018

'Good Guy With a Gun,' or Too Good to Be True?

This Arizona state Senate candidate says he killed his mother in self-defense more than 50 years ago. But does his story really add up?

Joe Setyon | 7.18.2018

A Strategy for Jury Nullification Victories in Georgia

Catherine Bernard doesn’t ask jurors to “nullify” the laws. She just urges them to perform the full range of their powerful jobs.

J.D. Tuccille | 7.18.2018

Trump Contradicts His Intelligence Director, Says Russia Is Not Currently Targeting U.S.

Trump also said he doesn't think any of his predecessors have been as tough on Russia as him.

Joe Setyon | 7.18.2018

Four Blue States Scream ‘Federalism’ and Sue to Stop Changes in Federal Tax Deductions

New York gets salty over new limits because now the rich will know they’re being soaked.

Scott Shackford | 7.18.2018

A Texas Man Is Executed Even After His Victim's Family Pleads for His Life

"His execution doesn't change what he did 14 years ago. It doesn't bring my dad back."

Zuri Davis | 7.18.2018

After Slapping Allies With Tariffs, U.S. Drags Allies to WTO to Complain About Tariffs

The United States has accused the victims of its tariffs of engaging in unfair and punitive measures with their retaliatory tariffs.

Nikhil Sridhar | 7.18.2018

Marriott Ditching Plastic Straws, Still Not Sure What It Will Use Instead

The hotel chain says it will eliminate roughly 1 billion plastic straws by July 2019.

Joe Setyon | 7.18.2018

Florida Couple Gets to Keep Home's 'Starry' Paint Job; Mayor Must Publicly Apologize for $10,000 Fine

In a settlement reached Tuesday night, two residents of Mount Dora, Florida, will receive $15,000 and permission to keep their Van Gogh-inspired paint job.

Eric Boehm | 7.18.2018

Fighting Back Against FOSTA: Reason Roundup

Plus: the FDA takes on nut milk and the IRS eases up on nonprofit donor rules.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 7.18.2018

There Is No Such Thing as a Free Pharma Lunch (Anymore)

Initiatives to curb drug-maker influence have endangered medical workers, patients, and the healthcare system.

Adam Barsouk | 7.18.2018

When Code Is Speech, Tech Like 3D-Printed Guns Sees Greater Protection from Censorship

Gun owners can now enjoy First and Second Amendment safeguards.

Andrea O'Sullivan | 7.18.2018

Brett Kavanaugh’s Fourth Amendment Blind Spot: New at Reason

The Supreme Court nominee’s skepticism fades when cops and spies look for evidence without a warrant.

Reason Staff | 7.18.2018

Brickbat: Hugs and Kisses

Charles Oliver | 7.18.2018