Are Calls for Due Process Just Rape Culture Propaganda?
An article in the Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities says "yes."
Criminal Justice
Shooting at Robert Lavoy Finicum and Lying About It is Business as Usual for the Feds
His colleagues having escaped consequences again and again, Special Agent W. Joseph Astarita might be asking why he's been singled out.
Getting to the Truth of the Link Between Porn and Rape
Studies showing an ostensible link between watching porn and committing rape are full of flaws.
What America Taught a Murderous Drug Warrior
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte follows prohibitionist logic to its lethal conclusion.
GOP Pushes Bad, Punitive Anti-Federalist Immigration Bills Through the House
Rep. Justin Amash breaks from party and rejects both bills, citing constitutional violations.
No Rise in Hate-Crime Rate Since 2004
"Hate crimes" suspected to be motivated by racial bias have dropped, but those perceived to be motivated by gender bias nearly doubled.
Detroit Police Sued Again For Shooting Dogs During a Marijuana Raid
"If you keep asking for a warrant, we are gonna kill those dogs and call child protective services to pick up your kid."
In Light of the Philando Castile Shooting, Should You Tell That Cop You Have a Gun?
Ten states and D.C. say you must.
Chicago Police Indictments Show Importance of Making Videos Public
Would anybody have been held accountable for Laquan McDonald's death if we hadn't seen the shooting?
The Coward's Veto: Dyke Marches, Trump, Muslims, and Cop Shootings
Feelings aren't facts, and shouldn't be treated a such.
Illinois Legislature Passes Asset Forfeiture Reform
State's Attorney urges governor to sign the bill after Reason story shows poor hit hardest by asset forfeiture in Chicago.
New York Lawmakers Back Unwarranted Phone Searches of Drivers
On the pretext of texting safety, they want to give cops free rein to suspend licenses and fine drivers without charges or conviction.
Philando Castile's Mother to Get $3 Million From City That Hired Cop Who Killed Him
Do settlement amounts reflect police culpability in deaths?
Reason Wins 5 Southern California Journalism Awards
Everything from best political/government reporting to best satire, plus 5 silver medals and 9 bronzes
