Congress Declines Again To Rein in Trump's Iran War
Republicans can’t decide whether the war is too early to stop, too late to stop, or nonexistent in the first place.
'The Rich Don't Pay Their Fair Share' and 4 Other Tax Myths That Won't Die
The United States has the most progressive income-tax system in the developed world.
62-Year-Old Protester Acquitted on All Charges for Wearing Penis Costume
The judge felt there was probable cause for an arrest but he declined to go so far as to convict.
Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan' To Replace Obamacare Isn't Much of a Plan
The administration's goal to lower prices is a good one, but officials don't actually have a plan to make it happen.
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Sen. Mike Lee Says Federal Prison Hung Up on Him When He Tried To Check on Inmate
Families have complained for years that the Bureau of Prisons fails to notify them when their incarcerated loved ones are seriously ill or even dying.
ICE Is Determined To Unmask a Reddit User Whose Only Crime Seems To Be Criticizing ICE
After withdrawing a summons in the face of a legal challenge, the government is seeking a grand jury subpoena.
Hungary Breaks Free: How Voters Ended 16 Years of Orbán's Iron Rule
Everyone could see who, and what, was responsible for Hungary’s economic malaise.
Mamdani's Fix for Food Deserts: Opening a $30 Million City-Owned Grocery Store Near Other Grocery Stores
New York City plans to open five city-owned grocery stores by 2029.
Child Care Costs Over $13,000 a Year. Regulation Is a Big Reason Why.
Government rules have made it far more expensive for families.
Podcast
How the Iran War Could Backfire
Emma Ashford discusses Trump’s incoherent Iran strategy, the failures of post–Cold War foreign policy, and why a multipolar world limits American power.
Anti-Hate Poster Has No Home in Ohio Classroom, Says School District
The poster, which included a rainbow flag, counts as "instruction that includes sexuality content" and triggers an Ohio parents' rights law, the board said.
On the Duty To Disobey Unjust Commands
Philosopher Omri Boehm argues persuasively that universal human dignity is anathema to identitarian politics.
Trump's Illegal War in Iran Is Financed by Your Taxes. That's a Good Reason To Stop Paying Them.
If Congress will not deploy the power of the purse to restrain a lawless administration and an illegal war, then it falls to the public to do so.
How the Iran War Could Backfire
Emma Ashford discusses Trump’s incoherent Iran strategy, the failures of post–Cold War foreign policy, and why a multipolar world limits American power.
House Readies Spy Powers Vote
Plus: New York wants to tax second homes, water in the Dupont Circle fountain, Polish robots chase wild boars, and more...
Sky-High European Cigarette Taxes Drive Thriving Black Market
Smuggled smokes account for more than a third of consumption in France and Ireland.
60% of Americans Agree Taxes Are Too High. Here Are 4 Other Reasons To Hate the Tax System.
A noncomprehensive list
The FTC's Probe of Media Matters for America Is a Blatant Assault on Freedom of Speech
In the guise of investigating "potentially unlawful advertiser boycotts," the commission is punishing the organization for its views.
Trump's Reaction to the Jesus Flap Compounds Concerns About His Mental Acuity
The president claims he was oblivious to the picture's blasphemous implications, which is troubling if true.
With Viktor Orbán Gone, Will Hungary Embrace Free Markets Under Péter Magyar?
Hungary’s voters turned against the poster boy of the national conservative movement.
Paramount's Acquisition of Warner Bros. Wouldn't Be the End of Hollywood or Press Freedom
While there are legitimate antitrust concerns regarding the merger, doomsday predictions are unwarranted.
State vs. Local, State vs. State
A popular revolt against state-led zoning reform in Colorado, Massachusetts' contradictory approach to housing supply, and how municipalities lobby to kill housing.
Do You Have a Right To Wear a Penis Costume in Public? A 62-Year-Old Alabama Woman Is About To Find Out.
A police officer threw Renea Gamble to the ground and handcuffed her because her costume might have offended his kids.
Is Trump Investigating the NFL Because He Failed To Buy a Team So Many Times?
Plus: the insanity of investigating the NFL on antitrust grounds, and should golf be harder?
Loose Lips, Slipped Ships
Plus: The U.S. blockade of Iran begins, oil prices dip, D.C. fights its war against curbside "streateries," and more...
When SCOTUS Did Lasting Damage to the Bill of Rights
Plus: The Alito retirement rumors keep swirling.
Will Migration From Blue States to Red States Give the GOP a Boost in the Electoral College? Not Necessarily.
While many of the states that are growing are currently seen as safe red territory, today's Republican-voting states could be tomorrow's swing states.
May 2026
Magazine
Who Can Stop the President?
There are far too few checks left on executive power.
