Freedom
Nova Scotia Bans Everyone From Hiking in the Woods Until October
The province says this will prevent forest fires. Those who violate the ban will face a $25,000 fine.
Making the World Freer with Homemade Guns
DIY firearms aren’t just an end-run around the law; they represent a libertarian political movement.
The Libertarian Case for Postmodernism
Political economist Mark Pennington draws on the ideas of Hayek and Foucault to show how expert rule and government surveillance are making it harder for people to think freely and live on their own terms.
The New Right's War on Capitalism
A growing number of conservatives agree with the left that free markets are to blame for society's ills.
The Surprising Origins of Modern Freedom
Sophia Rosenfeld joins Nick Gillespie to discuss how personal choice became central to modern ideas of freedom and why that shift carries political, cultural, and psychological consequences.
Celebrate Independence Day by Insulting a Politician
Perhaps the one thing Americans still have in common is our eagerness to criticize government.
The Fourth of July Is a Celebration of Freedom—From Government
The belief that limited government best protects individual rights turned out to be America’s secret sauce.
Americans Celebrate Independence Day Less Proud of Their Country Than Ever
Too many people elevate their political tribe and its power over all other concerns.
Why Free Movement Is Essential to a Free Society
Reason's 2025 travel issue takes seriously the idea that the right to roam is inseparable from the right to speak, to work, to love, and to associate freely.
Juneteenth Is the Most Libertarian Holiday
It is hard to think of something more pro-freedom than the abolition of slavery.
Why Donald Trump and Josh Hawley Are Wrong To Call for Jailing People Who Burn the American Flag
The Supreme Court ruled decades ago that burning the flag is protected by the First Amendment, no matter how offensive that act may be.
Texas Legislature Bans LGBT Student Clubs in K-12 Schools, Violating the Constitution and Federal Law
Signaling legislative contempt, one sponsor called the student groups "sex clubs." But in targeting the content of student speech the bill probably infringes First Amendment free speech rights and tramples the Equal Access Act of 1984
The Taliban Banned Chess
Since retaking power, the Taliban has banned certain music, barred women from parks, and now outlawed chess. Authoritarians don’t just crush dissent—they criminalize joy.
He Escaped North Korea—Twice. Now He Warns People About Socialism.
"Just go to North Korea for 10 days and you'll know how bad it is," says Charles Ryu.
Americans, Especially Women, Feel Less Free. They're Not Wrong.
Unfortunately, the data supports Americans’ take on the state of freedom in the world.
The Liberal Legacy of Mario Vargas Llosa
The Peruvian novelist, who passed away this Sunday, was a lifelong defender of freedom in all its forms.
Promising Federal School Choice Bill Faces Uncertain Prospects
National education freedom may depend on the budget reconciliation process.
Survey: Free Speech Support Is Eroding in America
A new global survey reveals a stark decline in Americans' support for free speech as the Trump administration tightens its grip on expression.
Sleepwalking Into a Cashless Society
Central bank digital currencies would destroy any chance for financial privacy, but society is willingly moving in that direction.
Syria's Revolution Has Betrayed Its Promise
After Assad’s fall, Syria was poised for liberation. Instead, ethnic violence, sectarian dogma, and unchecked power are threatening to turn victory into yet another nightmare.
Remembering Manny Klausner
Bob Poole recalls his Reason Foundation co-founder, a brilliant bon vivant.
Manuel Klausner, RIP
The co-founder of Reason Foundation and former editor of Reason fought for liberty in his legal practice and policy advocacy.
Why Do I Keep Finding Padlocked Playgrounds in New York City?
We're hemorrhaging our child population for a reason.
The Progressive Betrayal of Trans Americans
How well-intentioned laws created new cultural conflicts—and eroded personal liberty
Donald Trump Goes to War Against Universally Hated Paper Straws
The White House's new executive order halts federal purchases of paper straws and calls for the creation of a national anti–paper straw strategy.
Javier Milei Promised To Take a 'Chainsaw' to Argentina's Government. It's Working.
Inflation and rent prices are down, and the country has a budget surplus.
Covering for Their Own Failures, U.K. Officials Blame Violent Crime on Access to Knives
Politicians who’ve dropped the ball inevitably see the solution as reducing people's freedom.
Looting Is Bad. So Are Curfews.
The California National Guard should be helping to put out fires, not helping to restrict people's freedom of movement.
Nicaragua's Regime Wages War on Religious Freedom
President Daniel Ortega's crackdown on religion is part of a broader attack on civil liberties.
Top-Down Political Cowardice Helped Make Charlie Hebdo a Lonely Target
From Jimmy Carter to Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama to John Kerry, politicians have led the abandonment of free speech.
Mass Deportations Are Bad for Everyone's Liberty
Unleashing such force on a broad scale will not result in precise, humane, and just results.
Control Freaks Use Brian Thompson Murder To Peddle 'Ghost Gun' Bans
More laws couldn’t have stopped the crime and won’t stop people from making their own weapons.
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Donate to Reason To Keep the New Prohibitionists at Bay
Give us your money to keep the government out of your cocktails, your cherries, your raw milk, your psychedelics, and other forms of fun.
College Student Slapped With $84,000 Bill for FOIA Records
"It's been very stressful for him," says the student's mother. "He just wants to go to school. He wants to do well. He wants to get an education."
Oklahoma Opens Office of Religious Liberty and Patriotism
The taxpayer-funded office will investigate cases where religious freedom is trampled on while the state implements biblical study into the curriculum.
Abolish Borders
If government-drawn lines within your country don't possess some sort of moral magic that voids your rights, why would government-drawn lines between countries?
Kids Are More Anxious. What If We Gave Them Independence?
Giving kids freedom doesn't just help children, says Lenore Skenazy, founder of the nonprofit Let Grow. It helps parents, too.
Jane Coaston on Democrats, Republicans, and Freedom
"It is very smart to be the people who are like, 'We are normal moms and dads who love football, freedom, and faith, and we want to keep your freedoms intact,' " the New York Times contributor tells Reason.
Countries With Economic Freedom Are Far Better Off
Even the poorest citizens of free countries fare better than the middle classes in economically repressive nations.
Halloween Is a Middle Finger to Communists
China's crackdown on costumes is a reminder that the holiday is about freedom.
