The Second Indictment of Dylann Roof Is Worse Than Redundant
New charges against the Charleston shooter highlight the unconstitutional absurdity of the federal hate crime statute.
Civil Liberties
White House Unsurprisingly Will Not Pardon Edward Snowden
Response to 'We the people' petition calls for him to 'accept the consequences.'
San Francisco Sued Over Unconstitutional Soda Speech Restrictions
Three groups sued San Francisco to overturn a new city law that restricts the free-speech rights of those who make and market sweetened drinks like soda.
How an Influential Campus Rape Study Skewed the Debate
Widely cited study relies on surveys that don't actually have anything to do with on-campus sexual assaults.
Campus Rape Expert Can't Answer Basic Questions About His Sources
The problem with David Lisak's serial predator theory of campus sexual assault.
Celebs Protest Amnesty International Call to Decriminalize Prostitution
Decriminalizing sex work supports "gender apartheid" say the likes of Lena Dunham, Anne Hathaway, and Meryl Streep.
Why John Houser's Psychiatric Record Did Not Block His Gun Purchase
Under current law, the Louisiana theater shooter was properly cleared.
The Government's Latest Attempt to Stop Hackers Will Only Make Cybersecurity Worse
"Cyberweapons" crackdown could be used to criminalize basic software-bug testing.
Two Burritos for Breakfast
I don't need mandatory food labels to tell me McDonald's isn't health food. And neither do you.
Lawyers: Students Accused of Rape Deserve Fair Hearings, Not Scarlet Letters
Campus rape trials are unjust.
Kelo Decision Coming to Big Screen in Little Pink House
Producer Courtney Balaker talks about new movie that will tell story of eminent domain abuse.
Self-Funding Cops and Prosecutors, a.k.a. Armed Robbers
An ACLU lawsuit highlights the corrupting effect of civil forfeiture.
A Bogus Warrant, a Burned Baby, and an Immoral War
A cop's indictment casts light on a drug raid that nearly killed a toddler.
Cops Kill Concert Because Rapper Chief Keef's Hologram Somehow Threatens Public Safety
Stunning contempt for the First Amendment
Juggalos Unite! Why Insane Clown Posse Fans Were Never a Gang
The government's stupid attack on the fans of a horrorcore rap group.
Judge Grants Backpage.com Temporary Restraining Order Against Illinois Sheriff Tom Dart
"It appears that an oft-used tool for identifying lawbreakers will be lost if Backpage were to fold," writes federal judge.
Waco Biker Slaughter: $1 Million Dollar Bond Judge Who Wanted to "Send a Message" Removed from One Biker's Trial
Also: Why the police might be suppressing evidence, and speculation on the role of undercovers or informants on the scene
The Cruel, Petty Sentencing Practices of Judge Dennis Wiley
The guidelines were always too lenient.
Hulk Hogan, WWE Sever Ties After Revelation Hogan Used Racial Slur on Sex Tape
Hogan apologized for the comments, didn't claim their publication invaded his privacy.
The LGBT Equality Bill Won't Pass, but It Shows What's After the Marriage Fight
Calls for a drastic increase in what counts as a public accommodation under federal law.
This Student Was Expelled for Speech. He Just Won a $900,000 Settlement—A Mere 8 Years Later.
Free speech wins. Eventually.
D.C. Police Prioritize Stopping Theoretical Sex Over Solving Actual Crimes
Police brag that solicitation stings will have devastating consequences for men arrested.
House Passes Bill to Deny/Revoke Passports for Americans Deemed to Have 'Helped' Terrorist Organizations [UPDATED w/ even more outrage!]
No appeals, no definition of 'helped,' no due process
Universities Think Title IX Also Requires Them to Impose Gag Orders on Rape Victims
Not fair for accusers or the accused.
Widow of Slain Police Officer Thinks Sending Fewer People to Jail Could Have Saved Her Husband's Life
Dionne Wilson joined Sen. Rand Paul and a bipartisan roster of lawmakers and advocates at yesterday's "Fair Justice" summit in D.C.
Rand Paul's Anti-Sanctuary City Bill Values Arbitrary Government Rules Over Liberty
Wanting tougher immigration law to prevent possible crimes is like wanting tougher gun laws to prevent possible crimes.
Sandra Bland's Arrest and the Expectation of Meek Subservience
Trooper Brian Encinia's actions may have been legal, but that does not make them right.
Enter the Reason Media Awards and Win $10,000!
Annual competition rewards writers and filmmakers for libertarian-themed work.
Oklahoma Official Used Asset Forfeiture to Pay Back His Student Loans
Another lived rent-free in a confiscated house.
David Cameron Declares War on 'Extremist' Speech
Britain's prime minister warns against "wild conspiracy theories," wants a law to stop "cult leaders" from "peddling their hatred."
ACLU Challenges Arizona's Forfeiture Laws: 'This Racket Has to Stop'
Innocent owners often find that fighting a seizure costs more than their property is worth.
Manslaughter Trial Begins for North Carolina Cop in 2013 Shooting of Unarmed Black Man
Randall Kerrick shot Jonathan Ferrell 10 times. Even Kerrick's former chief called it "excessive." Now he stands trial.
Encryption Protects Free Speech: Lavabit's Ladar Levison on Online Freedom, Net Neutrality, and Cryptography
"If we are going to continue to preserve our right to free speech in the electronic age, then we need to use tools like encryption."
Backpage.com Sues Over Illinois Sheriff's Unconstitutional Bullying
With no legal authority to do so, Sheriff Tom Dart threatened to go after Visa and MasterCard if they did not cease doing business with Backpage.com.
Why Was Sandra Bland Arrested?
According to the Supreme Court, cops can order legally stopped motorists out of their cars at will.
Speech Crimes in Wisconsin
How a campaign finance investigation became a war on conservative activists
Sandra Bland's Death in Jail: All For Not Putting out a Cigarette When Illegitimately Ordered to by Cop
Cop's chilling declaration: "You should have thought of that before you start resisting."
Coastal Carolina University Thinks All Drunk Sex Is Rape: Requires Sobriety, Enthusiasm
Colleges don't understand consent.
Asthmatic Father Dies After Police Hogtie Him Face Down on Disorderly Conduct Charge
Even the pettiest encounters with police can and often do end in pointless death.
I'm Betting Most Regular Reason Readers Will Go With "Woodchipper"
New Rand Paul video gives viewers three choices of how "to kill the tax code": burn it, chainsaw it, or feed to a woodchipper.
Second Planned Parenthood Exec Talks Fetal Tissue Donation in New Undercover Video
Activists pretended to be with a medical research firm called Biomax.
LA Public Schools Still Searching for a Reason to Fire Their Most Effective Teacher
Soul-crushing bureaucracy.
