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This Year's Libertarian Gift Guide: 23 Ideas for 2023
In today's innovative economy, there's no excuse for sending a gift card. The staff at Reason is here with some inspiration.
What Elizabeth Warren's Fear of a 'Sandwich Shop Monopoly' Reveals About Democrats' Priorities
Should a federal government that is nearly $34 trillion in debt and can't manage basic operations be micromanaging fast-food business purchases?
Elizabeth Warren Wants the Government To Investigate America's 'Sandwich Shop Monopoly'
The owner of Jimmy John's and Arby's has bought Subway, and a Massachusetts senator has concerns.
Why Frozen Pizza Is the Best Pizza
The best pizza isn't made in New York, Chicago, or New Haven. It's made on assembly lines.
FTC Fights Grocery Store Merger That May Bring Down Prices
Who needs better prices, products, and customer service?
All Hail the Grocery Store
American grocery stores are an underrated symbol of free market abundance.
He Wants To Label Food 'Low FODMAP.' The Government Won't Let Him.
Lots of Americans have an intolerance to FODMAPs—the sugars prevalent in garlic, onion, and many other foods.
John Fetterman Thinks You're Too Dumb To Understand That Vegan 'Milk' Isn't Dairy
The DAIRY PRIDE Act says it wants to protect consumers. In reality, it's trying to protect dairy farmers from economic competition.
Americans Learned a Lesson About Interest Rates. Washington Has Not.
Higher rates lead to more debt, and more debt begets higher rates, and on and on. Get the picture?
The Best of Reason: Take Nutrition Studies With a Grain of Salt
The epidemiology of food and drink is a mess.
Take Nutrition Studies With a Grain of Salt
The epidemiology of food and drink is a mess.
Performing Charity Is a First Amendment Right
Houston officials say they'll keep fining activists for feeding homeless people, calling it "a health and safety issue."
The Real Scandal in Washington Is the Government's Reckless Spending
Those sounding the loudest alarms about possible shutdowns are largely silent when Congress ignores its own budgetary rules. All that seems to matter is that government is metaphorically funded.
D.C.'s Food Truck Underworld
Despite their popularity, food trucks at the National Mall are paying a hefty price to operate.
Could Another Baby Formula Shortage Be on the Horizon?
Removing high tariffs from foreign imports of baby formula would ease the supply shock of possible factory closures.
'Bidenomics' Is Failing Everyday Americans
The big spending has fueled higher inflation, resulted in larger-than-projected deficits, and contributed to a record level of debt.
Tamale Police Lose Their Excuse To Restrict Homemade Meals
States that allow home chefs to sell perishable foods report no confirmed cases of relevant foodborne illness.
The War on Fast-Food Joints
Cities around the country are contemplating bans on drive-thrus and other new regulations.
Environmentalists Are Destroying My Kitchen
Despite the New York Times’ gaslighting, bureaucrats and politicians are coming for your stoves.
Can New York City Ban the Sale of Foie Gras?
New York City and New York state are locked in a battle over sale of the fatty liver delicacy.
America's Alcohol Czar Wants Stricter Federal Guidelines for Drinking
George Koob says the U.S. could follow Canada's lead and recommend no more than two alcoholic drinks per week.
Janet Yellen Accidentally Ate Chinese Magic Mushrooms but Swears She Didn't Get High
"I can tell you none of us were affected by the mushrooms," Yellen insisted to CNN.
FDA Commissioner: No One 'Envisioned' the Consequences of New Sesame Seed Labeling Rule
No one could have considered this possibility, except perhaps the many food-processing facilities that immediately did exactly that.
Anarchy in Central Park
New York politicians got out of the way for once, and something beautiful happened.
Diet Coke Isn't Going To Give You Cancer
Despite a World Health Organization report that says artificial sweetener aspartame is maybe, possibly, carcinogenic.
CRISPR Tech Could Bring Cheaper Beef to Your July 4 Cookout
As beef prices increase, biotech could provide a cheaper and tasty alternative.
The Green Police Are Coming for New York Pizza
Environmental activists expect us to modify our lifestyles to meet their priorities.
Fearmongering Won't Solve Climate Change
Global warming is an issue. But there are other pressing problems that deserve the world's attention.
Why Does Alabama Only Let You Consume Peach-Flavored Edibles?
The state seems to think kids don't like the taste of peach.
No, Corporate Greed Didn't Cause the 2023 Egg Price Shock
A much more plausible explanation is the avian flu outbreak that devastated the poultry industry last year.
CBO: Debt Ceiling Deal Means 78,000 More Able-Bodied, Childless Adults Could Get Food Stamps
New work requirements will target those over age 50, but the debt ceiling deal also loosens existing work requirements for those under age 50.
CRISPR Mustard Greens Test America's Appetite for Designer Veggies
The North Carolina–based biotech startup Pairwise will begin selling genetically modified and better-tasting mustard greens.
The War on Tamales
Arizona was set to legalize the sale of "potentially hazardous" homemade foods—but then Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the bill.
School Mandates Milk Propaganda at Anti-Dairy Event
Uncowed, the protest organizer is suing.
A Home-Based Baker Shouldn't Have To Choose Between Her Dog and Her Business
Each state has different cottage food laws that don’t actually protect public health and safety.
Despite SCOTUS Ruling Limiting Its Authority, EPA Tries To Unilaterally Regulate Carbon Emissions Again
Plus: More details emerge on Fox News' firing of Tucker Carlson, Aubrey Plaza shills for Big Milk, Biden announces he's running for president, and more...
Belgium Destroys Thousands of Miller High Life Cans Over 'Champagne of Beers' Slogan
Plus: No one is excited about a 2024 rematch between Biden and Trump, it's showtime for House Republicans' debt ceiling bill, and more...
Happy Earth Day! Reason Recycles 5 Decades of Environmental Coverage
A selection of Reason's most incisive articles on population, pollution, resource depletion, biodiversity, energy, climate change, and the ideological environmentalists' penchant for peddling doom.
ChatGPT Planned My Dinner and I Have No Complaints
A.I. won’t kill cooking. Instead, it’ll help people become more creative and efficient in the kitchen.
Review: The Menu Is Another Movie Mocking Wealthy People
In this film, it's mean and funny enough to work.
Review: Egg Is a Theory of Everything
The book's 12 thematic chapters are dense and rich—like flan, but good.
Italy's Plan To Ban Lab-Grown Food Would Hurt Cuisine and Consumers
The move would close a promising culinary door and deny Italian consumers the opportunity to buy products that fit their preferences.
