Civil Liberties
Bangladeshi Workers Need Free Markets
The corporatist status quo and Western condescension are toxic.
The Hidden History of the Pot Lobby
An early activist for marijuana legalization writes a compelling memoir.
California's Unconstitutional Foie Gras Crackdown
In addition to its constitutional flaws, California's foie gras ban is unenforceable. A flurry of lawsuits by animal rights groups is making this fact more and more clear.
Brandon Raub Sues Over Illegal Detention
He was nabbed for criticizing the government
Japan to Implement National ID Numbers For All Residents
Previously implemented a different system a decade ago
Obama's Actions Contradict Claim of Interest in Capturing Terrorism Suspects
His record is heavy on death from the sky
Police Commander Used Official Database To Cyberstalk Women
And if you think he was the only one ...
Mandated Use of Electronic Records Erodes Medical Privacy
Federal requirements create a data-mining opportunity
IRS Safeguards Failed To Prevent Politically Targeted Scrutiny
So, the next batch of safeguards will work?
Fusion Centers Questioned Over Effectiveness, Threat to Freedom
Spying and "crap intelligence"
First Amendment Freedoms at Core of Recent White House Scandals
Not so free speech-friendly
Gunmakers Prepare To Exit Increasingly Unfriendly Connecticut
There's plenty of room out west
Obama Called Out for Drone Due Process Promises Without Substance
A little less conversation, a little more action
Lois Lerner Personally Sent IRS Demand Letters to Conservative Groups
Fifth Amendment, indeed
All the President's Leaks Prosecutions
Six of nine prosecutions of leakers under the Espionage Act happened under Obama's term in office
3D Guns 'Impossible' for Government To Control, DHS Tells Law Enforcement
That's the whole idea
Under Fire, Obama Orders Review of DOJ Press Scrutiny
Trying to win back some friends?
Riots in Stockholm Continue For Fifth Day in a Row
Sparked by police shooting of 69-year-old-man
Syrian Electronic Army Hacks British TV Station Twitter Feed
Financial Times and the Associated Press have also previously been targeted
Roger Ailes Responds to Obama Administration's 'Attempt To Intimidate Fox News'
Sent memo to Fox employees
Off-Duty Cop in Texas Allegedly Shoots Neighbor's Cat With Arrow
Has been charged with animal cruelty, placed on administrative leaved
Amanda Bynes Arrested for Marijuana Use in New York City
Allegedly exhaled a bong rip out an apartment window
Maine Senate Passes Bill Requiring Warrant for Cellphone Tracking
Following Texas legislature's lead
Reason-Rupe Poll: Congress Should Cut Spending, Forget Gun Control
Plus: 20 percent qualify as libertarian, Social Security is as popular as it is misunderstood.
After Taking the Fifth, Lois Lerner Is Placed on Administrative Leave
Heads ... rolling ... at a low level, anyway
Sen. Paul Accuses President of Due Process by PowerPoint Presentation
Says he'd prefer something in a court of law
Feds Continue Push for Easier Interception of Communications
Because they're not snoopy enough now
