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Surprise: Virtually All Presidential Candidates (Including Trump) Are Good on Pot Legalization
What a difference a few decades make when it comes to letting the states decide marijuana's status.
Trump May Not Have Obstructed the Mueller Investigation, but It Sure Looks Like He Tried
Was the president saved by the swamp he campaigned against?
Could This California Environmental Law Be the Cannabis Industry’s ‘Silent Killer’?
The California Environmental Quality Act is empowering anti-cannabis NIMBYs and causing regulatory chaos
If Either Party Cared About Limiting Executive Power, Trump’s Presidency Would Be Toast
Extreme partisanship and the desire for power will play as big a role in saving Trump's presidency as his aides did by ignoring his orders.
Donald Trump, Scaredy-Cat
Why is the president rigging a primary fight he's leading by 70 percentage points?
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Trump May Not Be Guilty of Obstruction, but He Is Guilty of Arrogant Stupidity
The president heedlessly created the appearance that he was trying hard, though ineptly, to hide something.
Here’s a Searchable Version of the Mueller Report
Because unsearchable PDFs are for assholes.
The Mueller Report Just Dropped. Cue the Hot Takes!
More thorough coverage to come later.
Bill Barr ‘Disagreed’ with Some of Robert Mueller’s ‘Legal Theories’ on Obstruction
In a press conference shortly before Mueller's report was released to the public
The Mueller Report Isn’t Out Yet, but the Spin War Has Already Begun: Reason Roundup
Plus: E.U. authorities terrorize the internet (again) and "memers of the world unite."
Bipartisan Support for Electric Vehicle Handouts Betrays Taxpayers
Corporate welfare raises its ugly head again.
Would You Eat a CBD Burger? Carl’s Jr. Wants to Find Out.
The burger chain plans to flout FDA regulations with special 4/20 offering
America Gets Ready for Mueller
The special counsel's report on two years of investigating Trump and Russian ties drops Thursday.
D.C. Water Spent Nearly $4,000 On Its Wendy the Water Drop Mascot
The feds aren't the only ones capable of designing cringe-worthy mascots.
Ben Shapiro Wrongly Accused of Feeding Far-Right Narrative That Muslims Burned Down Notre Dame
More sloppy mischaracterizations from Talia Lavin, who is indeed "too online."
The PTO’s Prissy, Puzzling Rules for Registering Trademarks Are Fuct Up
The owner of a clothing line asks the Supreme Court to overturn the ban on "scandalous" trademarks because it violates the First Amendment.
Surprise: Virtually All Presidential Candidates (Including Trump) Are Good on Pot Legalization
What a difference a few decades make when it comes to letting the states decide marijuana's status.
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The Supreme Court Declines to Hear the Case of a Rapper Convicted for His Anti-Cop Lyrics
The case drew support from rappers like Killer Mike, Chance the Rapper, and Meek Mill.
Hula Hoops and Chinese Food at Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings
Are we squandering a rare opportunity to learn more about the justices?
Prison Guards Are ‘#FeelingCute’ About Threatening To Assault Inmates for No Reason
"Feeling cute, might just gas some inmates today, IDK."
Will This Violent, Mediocre Video Game Help Rebuild Notre Dame?
Assassin's Creed Unity included a surprisingly accurate digital replica of the famous cathedral.
‘NSFW Advertising’ Banned From Reddit
Subreddits on sexual themes will also be banned from running ads.
Barr Kicks Off the Next Big Fight Over Immigration: Reason Roundup
Plus: Trump shows true colors on Yemen, U.K. sets a date for new porn rules, and scientists say we may be in a new geological epoch.
Zuckerberg’s Plea: Regulate Me Before I Violate People’s Privacy Again!
Facebook would prosper in a less robust market.
The Assange Exception to the First Amendment
Freedom of the press is not limited to "legitimate journalists."
May 2019
Magazine
Will Today's Global Trade Wars Lead to World War III?
The splintering of international economic interdependence is a worrying sign for peace through trade.