Trump's Chicago Crime Slams: Political Posturing, Federal Overreach, or Legit Assistance?
Mayor and president use their bully pulpits to kvetch at each other. Does it even mean anything?
Civil Liberties
Trump Makes Government Leaks Great Again!
Orders media blackout at the Environmental Protection Agency
Lavabit, Snowden's Favorite Encrypted Email Service, Returns from the Dead
Working on even stronger tech to protect from snooping.
What David Brooks Doesn't Know About Social Movements
Brooks thinks "most of the time change happens through political parties." He's wrong.
Two Journalists Charged With Felony Rioting During Trump Inauguration Protests
Meanwhile, another journalist writes in The Nation about actively participating in rioting.
How the IRS Could Cripple Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency startup Coinbase has been scrupulously compliant with government demands, until the IRS asked for millions of innocent customers' records.
Domestic Surveillance Fan Pompeo Confirmed as CIA Head
Sen. Rand Paul the sole GOP opposition.
Let's Avoid Fake Outrage over Madonna's Violent White House Fantasy
Safe spaces for me, but not for thee.
Trump Brings Back Ban on Funds for Groups That Promote Abortion, While Congress Reconsiders Global Anti-Prostitution Pledge
Here we go again, and again, and again...
What We Saw at Women's March on Washington
500,000 people turned out because they see Donald Trump as a threat to social progress.
Listen to CIA Spooks Applaud Trump for Baselessly Accusing 'The Media' of Lying About Inauguration Crowds
We shouldn't be surprised that Trump the president is no different from Trump the candidate, but come on.
Students Arrested for Passing Out Pocket Constitutions on Michigan Community College Campus Sue School
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) members are fighting back after being charged with trespassing for handing out constitutions without permission.
Don't Like Militarized Police and Mass Incarceration? Blame Progressivism.
Talking about racism won't end these problems
9 Reasons Why Libertarians Should Be Worried By Donald Trump
The new president has repeatedly vowed to make America less open, less free, and more burdened by an expansive federal government.
LGBT Activists Hold Dance Party Protest Outside Mike Pence's Home
Revelers object to the vice president-elect's position on gay and trans issues.
Federal Judge on Trump's SCOTUS Short-List Issues Major 2nd Amendment Decision
Judge Diane Sykes strikes down Chicago gun range restrictions.
SCOTUS Seems Inclined to Nix the Ban on 'Disparaging' Trademarks
The government struggles to justify the rule that stopped The Slants from registering the name of their band.
'The Slants': The Asian-American Band Name the Government Says Is Too Racist to Trademark!
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in a case about "offensive" speech & the First Amendment.
Fordham U. Bans Pro-Palestinian Student Group Because of Its 'Political Goals'
Provocative political activism of the left-wing variety faces a free speech challenge.
FBI Insists That When They Steal People's Stuff, They're Doing It for You
They take $5 billion and give back $100 million to crime victims. These numbers don't add up.
'The Most Transparent Administration in History'
A campaign promise becomes a punchline.
Offensive Trademarks Are Free Speech
The Supreme Court should overturn the federal ban on registration of "disparaging" trademarks.
Women's March Waffles on Sex-Worker Rights, Disinvites Women Who Oppose Abortion
The Women's March claims to be for anyone "who believes women's rights are human rights." And yet...
Giuliani as a Cybersecurity Advisor for Donald Trump Does Not Bode Well
He talks about data protection, but does he understand it at all?
Arizona Republicans Demand a Safe Space from 'Social Justice' Classes at Public Colleges
Conservatives want to legislate free speech in higher education, too.
Illinois Man Sues Cops Who Arrested Him for Burning a Flag
Dozens of states still have unconstitutional laws that make flag desecration a crime.
One Final Expansion of the Surveillance State as Obama Heads for the Door
More federal employees will have access to raw intel data gathered without warrants.
Backpage Backed Into Corner Over Adult Ads. Is Government's Goal a Goodbye to Sex Trafficking, or Free Speech?
As Congress puts Backpage on trial, Section 230 is the big fish in this barrel of red herrings.
The Justice Dept.'s Costly Reform Agreement with Baltimore Police Explains Basic Appropriate Behavior
Are they 'fixing' the department or just rebuilding it from scratch?
No, Donald Trump Freezing Out a Reporter is Not the Biggest Threat to Freedom of the Press
The president-elect's hostility to critical media is dangerous, not least of which is due to the precedent set by the Obama administration.
Jeff Sessions Provides Slippery Answers at Confirmation Hearings, Thanks to Senatorial Decorum
Attorney general confirmation hearings continue today; Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to testify against Sessions.
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe Does Gun Rights a Favor
Some of his measures have had the unintended consequence of strengthening gun rights
Judge Dismisses Libel Lawsuit against Donald Trump
The beauty of the First Amendment is that it even protects people who wouldn't protect it.
Backpage Shutters 'Adult' Ads Section Following Years of Government Bullying
"It's a sad day for America's children victimized by prostitution," said victims services advocate Lois Lee.
Worst Bathroom Bill Ever: Alabama Law Would Mandate Attendants in Public Restrooms
Because limited government means having someone around when you're using the toilet.
The Russkies Are Coming…to The Fifth Column
What happens when you add free whiskey to a discussion about the intel community's weak Russia-hacking report?
Charlie Hebdo Journalist Quits On Two-Year Anniversary of Massacre, Says Magazine Went 'Soft' on Extremism
Zineb El Rhazoui doubts Charlie Hebdo still has the "capacity to carry the torch of irreverence and absolute liberty."
Federal Government Files for Certiorari to Supreme Court Over Its Loss in Second Amendment Case Binderup
The consolidated case overturned the application of U.S. Code 922(g)(1) in two cases where the convicted criminals' crimes were not serious enough to deny them Second Amendment rights, according to the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.
Nat Hentoff, 1925–2017
One of the most vocal civil libertarians of the past century has died.
Lionel Shriver Doesn't Care If You Hate Her Sombrero
The author of We Need to Talk About Kevin and The Mandibles pulls no punches when it comes to race, sex, or economics.
Apple Blocking New York Times App in China—Haters Rejoice
Still available on Android, which unlike Apple does not appear to be enjoying Chinese subsidies.
