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Civil Liberties
Driver Arrested for Profanely Protesting Speeding Ticket Can Sue Prosecutor
A federal judge says ADA Robert Zangala should have known "fuck your shitty town bitches" was protected speech.
Drug Dogs Sniffing the U.S. Mail at Burning Man, and Armed BLM Agents Becoming Impromptu Mailmen
Disturbing privacy-violating practice at Burning Man finds drug dogs once again striking out.
Trump as Political Pick-Up Artist: The Donald is "Negging" His Rivals Brilliantly
The billionaire's insult-laced patter is straight outta a scurrilous dating scene.
Prosecutor, Legislator Blame Each Other for Derailing Teen's Future Over Sexting Charge
Teen loses cell phone privileges, constitutional rights.
We May Soon Get to Know the Contents of an Actual National Security Letter
Federal court invalidates gag order extending more than a decade.
How A Legal Squabble Could Change the Way the Government Collects Personal Data
The U.S. "would go crazy if China did this to us," says Microsoft about DOJ attempt to compel email data stored overseas.
President Obama Just Said He Opposes Campus Censorship. Here's How He Can Prove It.
The president is the only foe of political correctness who can rein in the federal government.
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Republicans for Hillary, Americans against monarchy, and the lack of a Democratic Plan B are among the topics
Miss South Carolina, Daja Dial, Digs Second Amendment
During the Miss America contest, the contestant said no to banning "military-style assault weapons."
This Entitled Cop Didn't Deserve Special Treatment at Starbucks
Living in Baltimore is more dangerous than being a cop.
Corporate Political Spending Is Helping Bernie Sanders Succeed. Why Does He Want To Ban It?
To progressive campaign finance reformers, freedom of speech depends on who you are or what you say.
Instapundit: There's a War on College Men
Colorado Rep. Jared Polis believes it's better for eight innocent men to be condemned than for two guilty ones to go unpunished.
The 5 Craziest Things GOP Candidates Have Said About Immigration
Trump, Carson, Walker, et al turn their backs on Ronald Reagan in favor of nonsense, xenophobia, and outright cruelty.
Feminist Porn Producer and Free-Speech Advocate Candida Royalle Dies
Royalle believed "freedom of expression is especially important for women's rights."
Forfeiture Reformers in California Lick Wounds, Plan Next Steps
Bill fails, but the battle's not over.
Teen Boy Kissed Girl on a Dare. Now He Faces Assault Charges.
Pikesville Middle School 13-year-old charge with second-degree assault.
University of California May Codify Right to Not Be Offended
Intolerant of intolerance
Does Office Depot Have the Right to Refuse to Print Anti-Abortion Fliers?
Chicago-area customer accuses them of religious discrimination.
My 9/11 Anniversary Slogan: 'We Don't Know'
Our policy responses in the aftermath of that vile day should teach us all to be more humble
Michigan Cops Plan to Pull Teenagers Over for Obeying the Law
A Macomb County program aimed at "rewarding" good drivers casually violates their constitutional rights.
California Forfeiture Reform Bill Stalls in Assembly
Law and order lobbyists defeat due process.
Rep. Jared Polis Thinks Colleges Should Be Able to Expel Students When They're Only 20% Sure a Rape Happened
In a follow-up interview with Reason, Polis explains why he wants to let colleges expel innocent men.
Radley Balko, Veronique de Rugy Named to 'The Politico 50' List of Visionaries 'transforming American politics'
Magazine cites their roles in freeing a death row inmate and shuttering the Ex-Im Bank
Kim Davis Should Not Have Been Jailed
The Kentucky county clerk can't use the force of law to further her religious beliefs, but incarceration should be a last resort.
Donald Trump on Libertarianism: 'I like it. A lot of good things.'
Trump says there are "a lot of good things, a lot of good points" in libertarianism but doesn't want to talk specifics
Broken Windshield Malice, See?
Cop punishes citizen who suffered a crime and was moments away from repairing his broken windshield.
New App for Politically Correcting Your Language
Never again be heteronormative, cissexist, racist, sexist, etc.
Go Bar Hopping…for the Sake of California's Disabled
Golden State lawmaker proposes nickel tax on mixed drinks to fund disability programs.
The Conservative Anti-Trump Club
George Will, Glenn Beck, Karl Rove, John Podhoretz and many others aim their poison pens at the GOP frontrunner
Jeb Bush: Brother George Blew It on "Fiscal Restraint"
Former Florida governor criticizes his older brother's presidency on first Colbert show. But is GOP really party of "limited govt"?
Kim Davis Has No Right to Impose Her View of Marriage on Others
The defiant clerk's defenders dangerously blur the distinction between private action and state action.
Cops Need Your Help to Find This Public Menace: A Man Who Asked a Young Girl for Directions
Parents, keep your children close.
Restrictionist Trump Fans Revolt Against Pro-Restrictionism National Review
Populist conservatism continues to eat itself in Campaign 2016
Jeff Mizanskey Served 21 Years for Non-Violent Drug Crimes. Watch Him Walk Free.
Missouri man finally gets a second chance after "watching child molesters come and go and come again."
Peoria Mayor's Unconstitutional Vendetta Costs Taxpayers $200,000
Jim Ardis was determined to shut down a Twitter parody and punish the man behind it.
A Survey Not Designed to Measure Defensive Gun Use Finds Little of It
Do less than 1 percent of crime victims defend themselves with firearms?
Straight Outta Compton Reminds Us Even Scary Speech Is Protected
California prosecutors use rap lyrics during criminal proceedings against aspiring rappers (and not much else).
Is It Finally Time to Get Government Out of the Marriage Business?
Elected officials cannot be fired, which makes it that much harder to hold them accountable.
'National Johns Suppression Initiative' Nets Nearly 1,000 Arrests for Attempted Sex
Only a few million arrests to go and surely we'll stamp out this prostitution fad, by golly...
DOJ Announces 'New Policy' of Acknowledging Fourth Amendment
Will require agents get warrants for devices that track mobile phone locations.
Rand Paul Is Wrong About Kim Davis
By refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, the Kentucky county clerk is not "exercising [her] religious liberty."
Remember the Law Is Only Sacred When It Furthers a Liberal Value
Liberals seem to have no regard for fundamental civil rights, just ones that help their agenda.
